East Spring NPCC Triple R Competition

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND WANT TO TAKE PART, SEE ME WITH THE NAMES OF YOUR TEAMMATES BY 18 FEB.

East Spring Secondary School NPCC Unit of Area 9 is glad to announce you that we will be organising a national event called “Triple ‘R’ Competition 2008” for the seventh time this year. This event will be held on 8th March 2008 (Saturday).

Briefing for Competition

Date: 20th February 2008 (Wednesday)
Venue: East Spring Secondary School (Canteen)
Reporting Time: 1630 hrsReport
To: Cadet Inspector Arif

Kindly send the captain and vice-captain of the team or at least 1 representative preferably the leader or an NCO for this briefing. This briefing is significant, as it will prepare the participants for the competition itself.

Actual Competition

Date: 8th March 2008 (Saturday)
Venue: East Spring Secondary School (Foyer)
Reporting Time: 0830 hrs

Commence of Competition: 0900 – 1300 hrsIntroductionTriple “R” Competition was initiated in the Year 2002 with an aim of encouraging cadets to reduce, reuse and recycle items to help save the environment.ObjectivesIts main objectives are to encourage cadets to find innovative and creative ideas to recycle items they use in their daily life.ThemeThis year’s theme is “Jurassic Park”. Cadets are required to build a structure using any recycling materials used in their daily life.eg Dinosaur etc.

Requirements
§ Each unit is to send 4 cadets to form a team.(inclusive of 1 reserve)
§ Only a maximum of 2 teams are allowed to represent each unit.
§ The allocated time given to build the structure is 1 hour.
§ The structure to be built will represent this year’s theme, which is “Jurassic Park”.
§ All materials are to be brought by the participating team.
§ Each group must prepare a sketch or picture of the structure in A4 size paper (can be from internet or books)
§ The structure must be a replica of the sketch or picture, which the team has brought.
§ The height or length of the structure must be at least 1 meter tall or wide.Rules and Regulations
§ None of the materials will be provided by us. Participants are to bring their own recycling materials, cutting and pasting items.
§ None of the recycling materials brought in for the competition could be prepared in advance. Items done in advance will be confiscated.
§ Only recyclable materials can be used for decorations. Spray cans are not allowed. Non-recyclable materials will be confiscated.
§ The decisions made by the judges are final.Procedures· All members of the team should form one line outside the slot boundary facing the flagpole.· A signal will be given for the team captain to do a 1 min equipment check.· After 1 minute, another whistle blow will be given.· At the next signal, teams are given 1 hour to set up their structure.· At the end of 1 hour, all team members are to be outside the slot boundary facing the structure. They are to give a short presentation upon the arrivals of the judges.· After which, contestants are to line their structure at a designated area and proceed to the holding area for refreshments.· The same procedures are to be applied to the 2nd shift.· There will be a short interval for the collating of points.· Ushers will bring all teams to the foyer for the prize presentation.

For further enquiries regarding the above competition feel free to e-mail Cadet Inspector Arif (silvermaniac@hotmail.com). We look forward to your support.