Rules and Regulations
比賽規則及章程

• 入場限制： 由於場地限制，每位參賽者只可由 最多一位成人陪同 （家長或監護人）進入比賽場地。參賽者及其家長只能於所屬時段進場，並須於該時段完結時離場。
• 比賽日期： 2026年5月23日至25日 。時間和日期將於 2026年5月15日 通過電郵或 WhatsApp 通知。
• 報到： 請提早 15分鐘 到比賽場地報到。

評審與評分標準

• 獨立評審： 樂器會個別進行比賽及評分。
• 評分準則： 技巧 (完整性/音色/節奏)、音樂演繹 (情感表達)、台風及儀表。
• 評審評語： 除分數及證書外，所有參賽者均會獲發 評審評語，由專業評審提供針對性的演奏建議。
• 分數級別： 冠軍 (96-100)、亞軍 (91-95)、季軍 (86-90)、金獎 (81-85)、銀獎 (76-80)、銅獎 (71-75)、優異獎 (40-70)。

• Admission: Due to venue limitations, each participant can only be accompanied by one adult (parent or guardian). Participants and accompanying adults may only enter during their designated time slot.
• Competition Dates: 23–25 May 2026. Date and time will be notified via Email or WhatsApp on 15 May 2026.
• Check-in: Please arrive 15 minutes early to the competition venue.

Bad Weather Arrangements

• If Typhoon Signal No. 8 (or above) or the Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted or in force 2 hours before the scheduled competition time, the live competition for that session will be cancelled.
• The organizer will announce rescheduling arrangements or transfer the affected contestants to the "Online Competition" category.

Sickness & Absence Policy

• Medical Exemption: Contestants who are unable to attend the Live Competition due to sickness must present a valid medical certificate on the day of the competition (via WhatsApp/Email).
• Arrangement: Verified medical cases will be allowed to transfer to the "Online Competition" category. No refund will be provided.
• General Absence: Absentees without a valid medical certificate will be disqualified. No make-up quota or refund.

Accompaniment Arrangements

• With the exception of Piano classes, accompaniment is allowed in the Live Competition (either a pianist or MP3 backing track).
• If you plan to arrange accompaniment, you must notify the organizer via WhatsApp before the registration deadline (5 May).
• If using an MP3 backing track, please send the audio file via Email or WhatsApp on or before 10 May 2026.

Equipment & Venue Rules

• The organizer provides a piano only. Participants must bring all other instruments (e.g., violin, flute, music stand) and tools.
• Instrument Rental: Drum Kits and Harps are available for rent. Please contact us via WhatsApp on or before the registration deadline to reserve.

• Video Requirements: Participants must shoot a video in accordance with the repertoire requirements and time limit of their competition class. The video must clearly show the participant's face and instrument.
• Equipment: There is no limitation on the tools used for shooting (mobile phones or cameras are acceptable).
• Performance: Memorization is not mandatory. There are no restrictions on accompaniment.
• Venue & Quality: The shooting location is not limited, but participants should ensure good video and audio quality.
• No Editing: The organizer will not accept edited or spliced videos. The performance must be recorded in one take.
• Registration Deadline: The application deadline is 5 May 2026.
• Submission Deadline: Participants must submit their competition video by 11:59 p.m. on 18 May 2026.
• Results: Results will be announced on or before 5 June 2026 by email.

Methods for Submitting Competition Videos
The organizer accepts direct video file transfers via WhatsApp. You may also submit via YouTube or Google Drive links.

1. Method 1 (WhatsApp File): Send the video file directly to WhatsApp (9261 9309).
2. Method 2 (Link): Upload video to YouTube/Google Drive and send the link via WhatsApp or Email (music@iyacc.org).
3. Note: You must indicate the Participant’s English Full Name, Competition Class, and Reference Number when submitting.

Adjudication and Scoring Criteria

• Adjudication: Each instrument and class will be judged separately.
• Judging Criteria: Technical Proficiency, Musical Interpretation, Stage Presentation.
• Feedback: In addition to marks, all participants will receive a Comment Sheet (Physical or Digital format).
• Marks: Champion (96-100), 1st Runner-up (91-95), 2nd Runner-up (86-90), Gold (81-85), Silver (76-80), Bronze (71-75), Merit (40-70).

1. Individual Awards

• Ranks: Each group will have Champion, 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Merit, and Participation Certificates.
• Trophies: Winners of Champion, 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up, Gold, Silver, Bronze, AND Merit awards will each receive a fine trophy.
• Certificates: All contestants will receive a participation certificate.

2. Teacher & Group Awards

• Best Instructor Award: The teacher of the Champion in each group will be awarded an "Outstanding Instructor" commemorative certificate.
• Education Promotion Awards (Group/Teacher):
  • Recommend 10 or more students: Awarded the "Education Promotion Trophy".
  • Recommend 15 or more students: Awarded the "Education Promotion Crystal Award".
• Certificate Delivery: Instructor certificates will be mailed via Hong Kong Post, with postage paid by the organizer.
• Registration Requirement: To be eligible, contestants must provide the name of their school/organization or instructor and a contact phone number during registration. If this information is left blank, the certificate cannot be issued.

• Digital Submission: For adjudication purposes, contestants must submit a copy of their music score. Do NOT mail physical scores.
• Upload Requirement: Please scan your sheet music into a PDF file and email it to music@iyacc.org on or before 5 May 2026.
• File Naming: Please name the file: Contestant Name_Instrument_Grade.pdf (e.g., ChanTaiMan_Piano_Grade1.pdf).

General Terms: The organizer reserves the right to change rules, regulations, and arrangements (including date/venue) without prior notice. Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. All personal information collected will be kept confidential.