Contest Date and Site Information
DATE: TBA, 2010
Location: Poultry Research Center at Penn State University
Awards:
1. Team ribbons will be awarded to a maximum of ten (10) teams.
2. Plaques will be awarded to members of the first place team.
3. The top team will be announced at the Recognition Assembly during the Penn State 4-H Achievement Days.
4. Special opportunity: The top scoring team at the State Contest will represent Pennsylvania at the National Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, KY, in November. However, all contestants must be 14 years of age or older as of January 1 of the current year to be eligible to move on to the National level competition. Once a member has competed in the National Avian Bowl they are no longer eligible to compete in Avian Bowl.
Contact: Phillip J. Clauer for more information.
2010 NATIONAL STUDY SECTIONS for the 4-H Avian Bowl
The following sections and pages have been selected as study materials for the
2010 National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference.
Understanding Food Poisoners (Entire section) Avian Systems (Entire section) pp. 37-44 Growing Blue Ribbon Pullets (Entire section) pp. 55-66 Eggcyclopedia: (Coddled Egg through Membranes) pp. 110-130 General Care of a Pet Bird (Entire section) Fact Sheet: Commercial Poultry Industry (entire section) pp. 175-176
1. To encourage youth to expand their knowledge of avian facts, and become proficient in poultry management, and related subjects.
2. To serve as an award activity and trip for youth who have achieved superior levels of performance in state competition and thus stimulate their learning processes, interest, and enthusiasm.
3. To help youth with career guidance, and to promote the poultry industry, by stimulating their interest in poultry and other avian species.
4. To make learning fun.
The primary objectives of the Avian Bowl Contest are to:
1. Provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H poultry projects to demonstrate their knowledge of avian-related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail.
2. Provide an educational experience for participants, volunteers, and agents.
3. Select a team to represent Pennsylvania in the National Avian Bowl contest at the National Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, KY each November.
Eligibility:
1.
A team consists of three (3) members. Counties can enter more than one team.
2. All team members must be enrolled in a 4-H poultry project to participate.
3. The top scoring team at the State Contest will represent Pennsylvania at the National Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, KY, in November. However, all contestants must be 14 years of age or older as of January 1 of the current year to be eligible to move on to the National level competition.
4. Once a member has competed in the National Avian Bowl they are no longer eligible to compete in Avian Bowl.
5. Contestants must meet state 4-H Achievement Days age requirements to compete.
General:
1. There will be a 25 question written quiz given preceding the Avian Bowl Contest. The scores for the team will be added and averaged to give a team score.
2. Questions will be prepared from the National Avian Bowl Study Packet. Sale price and ordering information is available from Clemson University Bulletin Room -- Room 82, Poole Agricultural Bldg., Clemson, SC 29634. $12.00 per copy. One (1) manual can be obtained from Phillip J. Clauer for the coach of each team.
3. Questions will be: fill-in-the-blank (short answer), multiple choice, and spelling.
4. In the event an odd number of teams register, a "bye" will be awarded, as necessary, in order to allow all teams to participate.
5. The audience is required, at all times, to refrain from providing answers to any team member. Disciplinary action for violations will be at the discretion of the Avian Bowl Contest judges.
Moderator - Assumes complete direction of the contest, asks all questions, designates contestants to answer questions, acts as the referee judge. The moderator is IN CHARGE at all times. Also rules on the acceptability of any answer. This can be done by a separate referee judge if desired.
Time Keeper - Records total elapsed time for each contest and indicates to the moderator the expiration of total time or the expiration of the time allowed in which to answer questions.
Score Keepers - Two individuals shall keep scores on each contest. One score should be kept so that all points awarded or taken away in penalties may be checked. The second score is kept to maintain scores visible to the moderator, the contestants, and, in so far as possible, the viewing audience.
1. The degree of difficulty and choice of questions will depend upon the contestants' level of knowledge.
2. Questions may be in the form of written words.
3. Each set of teams within a round will have the same number of questions. Bonus questions will have the same point value in each game within a round.
4. There are three types of questions:
a. Regular Questions.
b. Bonus Questions. A bonus question is usually a question requiring a several-part answer or a difficult answer. Bonus questions WILL NOT be passed on to the other team in the event of an incorrect answer. When a team member answers a regular question correctly, a colored card in front of that team member will be turned over by the moderator. Once all members on a team have their cards turned over, that team is entitled to a bonus question. There will only be one bonus question per team per game.
c. Tiebreaker Questions. A tiebreaker question is used to replace a question thrown out by the judges. It is also used for the extra questions needed to break a tie between teams.
5. In the event that two teams have a tied score in games involving placing, the tie will be broken by asking an additional five (5) questions.
Correct Answer Incorrect Answer Acknowledgment Penalty Bonus Question
Questions will be taken from:
1. One (1) manual can be obtained from Phillip J. Clauer or the coach of each team.
2. Additional Avian Bowl Manuals can be ordered for $12.00 from the:
Avian Bowl Manual (4-H Man 161), Clemson University Bulletin Room, Rm 82 Poole Agricultural Center, Clemson, SC 29634 (1-864-656-3261)
They accept VISA & Master Card
1. Format
a. A double elimination tournament style format will be followed. Any team which loses two games will be eliminated from the contest. The contest will continue until only one team remains with less than two losses.
2. Pairings, Byes, Order of Play and Placing
a. The average team score for the written test (lowest score will still be dropped) will be used to determine the seedings for the contest.
b. In the case of two average team written test scores being identical, the seeding will be determined by a coin toss.
c. The contest will be a class double elimination contest and will run as such by an individual versed in contest organization.
3. The written scores will not be added in again at the end of the oral competition.
4. The moderator will ask a question. The first person whose light flashes must start to answer the question within five (5) seconds after being acknowledged, or LOSE five (5) points.
a. Any member answering a question without being acknowledged will LOSE five (5) points.
b. It will be the responsibility of the judges to determine that an answer was started within the five (5) seconds allowed. It should be noted that repeating the question does not constitute the initiation of an answer.
c. If the question has been completely read, the moderator will not repeat the question and the other team will have the opportunity to ring in within five (5) seconds.
d. Timing will begin when the question is complete and when a signal is activated.
5. When a signal is activated before the question is completely read, the moderator shall stop reading the question, then the contestant has five (5) seconds to start the answer based on that portion of the question.
a. If the answer is correct, the team will receive five (5) points. Incorrect answer, the team loses five (-5) points.
b. If the question was interrupted, the judge may NOT ask the contestant to be more specific, expand, or explain in any way their answer.
c. If an interrupted question is answered incorrectly, the question shall then be completely reread and the other team will have the opportunity to answer it.
6. If neither team can offer an answer to the question within ten (10) seconds, the moderator will give the answer and the question will be dropped.
7. The ONLY discussion allowed between team members will be on BONUS questions. The answers MUST come from the team captain.
a. Only the number of answers required by the bonus question will be accepted. Example: If the bonus has a four part answer, the first four answers given by the team captain will be accepted.
b. On a bonus question the team may have ten (10) seconds to consult. Time will be called at the end of ten (10) seconds, the captain must start the answer within five (5) seconds.
c. Once the captain starts the answers, he/she will have thirty (30) seconds to complete the answers required.
Answers and interpretations of questions will be the sole responsibility and final recall of the moderator or judge (if used). All decisions of the moderator and/or judge, scorekeepers, and referee-timers are FINAL.
1. A team member will have the privilege to ask the judge to verify an answer that he/she feels is correct.
2. If a coach challenges the judge's decision, the coach must call "time-out" immediately (before the next question is read). A decision made by the judge after the answer is verified, will be FINAL.
3. Only answers contained in the Avian Bowl Manual will be acceptable to the Judge.
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