Sentinel Literary Quarterly Short Story Competition (April 2012) Nigerian Entrants

Entry Guidelines for writers in Nigeria
About the competition: The Sentinel Literary Quarterly Short Story Competition has been held every 3 months since January 2010 for previously unpublished stories in English Language on any subject in any style up to 1,500 words long (Excluding title). Stories entered must not have been accepted or be under consideration for publication elsewhere, and must not be simultaneously entered into another short story competition. The stories must also not have been posted to any publicly accessible website or blog. Entries from Nigeria will go into the general pool with entries from every other part of the world.
Prizes: N39,750.00 (£150.00) First Prize, N19,875.00 (£75.00) Second Prize, N13,250.00 (£50.00) Third Prize, N2,650.00 (£10.00) x 3 High Commendation. All winning and commended stories also receive publication in Sentinel Champions magazine in print and eBook formats.
Entry Fees: 1 story N1060.00 (£4.00), 2 stories N2,120.00 (£8.00), 3 stories N2,650.00 (£10.00), 4 stories N3,180.00 (£12.00).  You may enter as many stories as you wish.
Closing Date: 5-April-2012
Results due: 30-April-2012 announced in Sentinel Literary Quarterly www.sentinelquarterly.com/competitions
Judge: Kate Horsley
How to Enter
1. Go to any Mainstreet Bank, formerly Afribank and pay the applicable entry fee as stated above. Enter as many stories as you wish. Payment in favour of SKOONEF BUSINESS LTD. A/C Number 0032868337628. In the Depositor’s Name field, write your name followed in brackets by SLQSS0412. e.g. Depositor’s Name: Naija Writer (SLQSS0412).
2. Send your story or stories, together with your Cover Note stating your name, postal address, email address, telephone number and title(s) of your story(ies) as Word or rtf attachments to competitions@sentinelpoetry.org.uk Please note: Your name or any other identifying mark must not appear on the story. If you are unable to attach your work, please type them in the body of the e-mail. In the subject line of your e-mail please type: SLQ STORY APRIL 2012 (SKF)
3. Entries must reach us before midnight 5th April, 2012
PLEASE NOTE: The entry fees and prizes are based on a fixed exchange rate of N265 to £1.00 and will be maintained whether rates rise or fall. This makes it easy for entrants and Sentinel.

Source : http://sentinelnigeria.org/online/sentinel-literary-quarterly-short-story-competition-april-2012-nigerian-entrants/

Ottawa Dance Competition - April 20 - 22, 2012

Thank you for a great event last year. We had a great time and looking to an even better event this year. You can login to our online reservation our online registration system soon to register for the 2012 event, as well as check your scores from last year. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and check out the Ottawa Dance Competition page on Facebook.
The results from last year have been moved. Check out the Ottawa Dance Competition 2011 Results and video of the top overalls. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by email, or call 888.688.5442 ext. 201 for more information.

Off The Charts Dance Workshops

OTC Dance Workshops will be running during the competition. They are organized so they do not conflict with performance times of the Age Divisions.

Source : http://thunderstruckcanada.com/dance-competition/ottawa-ontario

Reelshow Student Film Competition April 201

Reelshow Online Student Film Competition April 2012

Reelshow Bimonthly Online Student Film Competitions 2012

are Sponsored by

www.videocashonly.com

Our second Reelshow bimonthly Student Film Competition in 2012 has an entry deadline date of 30th April 2012. We will be holding 6 such competitions in total down the year. You can check out the dates for entry on our Reelshow Online Film Competition Calendar 2012.
Competition entry details and prize:
6 films* will be chosen by the Reelshow team and our sponsor www.videocashonly.com to go through to the final. These will be selected from films uploaded to the site after January 1st 2011.
If you want to take part then upload your film on to the site as soon as possible and you will have automatic entry to the competition. Please remember, when you upload your film/s on to the site, you will always be given the option to have your work entered or not into any ReelshowInt competition.
Judging is by our sponsor and popular vote.The poll will be open as soon as possible after 30th April for one week for you to vote for your favourite film.
The prize is a US$75.00 Amazon voucher donated by www.videocashonly.com and entry to the Reelshow All Winners Festival in December 2012 plus our bumper publicity package which includes an interview with the winner posted in our magazine.The winning film will also be posted on our Winners You Tube channel.
Please Note, you must be a registered Reelshow Member to upload your film/s on to www.reelshowint.com and to take part in our competitions and festivals. Log in or Register
*Films that have won a ReelshowInt competition or festival will not be considered. Finalists of previous competitions will be considered.
Please contact us if you have a query.

Source : http://filmcontests.reelshowint.com/reelshow-student-film-competition-april-2012/

Cosplay Competition – Bandung, 13 April 2012

Cosplay Competition (Solo/Team)
Waktu:
13 April 2012
Jam 10:00 – 21:00 WIB
Tempat:
Kampus UNPAR Jl. Ciumbuleuit 94, Bandung
Biaya Pendaftaran:
Solo, Rp 20.000
Team, Rp 50.000
Daftar dengan mengirim data diri/tim ke:
shiroyukiagara@gmail.com
Contact Person:
Ray 0878 2235 7775
Andro 085262238493
More info
Facebook: IXPO Unpar 2012
Twitter: @IXPOunpar

Source : http://www.infobdg.com/v2/cosplay-competition-bandung-13-april-2012/

International Marimba Competition Salzburg.

Regulations 2012

1.) ELIGIBILITY:
This competition has no age limit.

2.) APPLICATION:
The office should receive your application no later than May 30th 2012
NB: The number of participants is limited, and priority will be given to those who register first. Your registration is only valid when the office receives your application fee and all required documents.
For any questions please contact Mr. Michael Preibisch at marimbacompetition@me.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3.) DOCUMENTS:Please send the following documents to the office as soon as possible. Please do not send originals as NO DOCUMENTS WILL BE RETURNED to applicants.

1   Entry Fee of
260 Euros payable by credit card or bank transfer to Classic Concert.
Please see the application form for details.
The entry fee is not refundable. 2   One passport-sized photograph (via EMAIL)
3   A photocopy of your passport or other legal document
stating applicant's age and nationality
(ie Birth Certificate). (via EMAIL)
4   A typewritten copy of the applicant's biography
of no more than 100 words.  (via EMAIL)

4.) COMPETITION STAGES AND RULES:

The Competition will have 3 stages:
Stages 1 and 2 will include solo pieces, and the Grand Final includes a concerto. Each marimbist will perform for 15 minutes in the first stage, and 30 minutes in the second stage. The candidates are able to choose in which order they play the pieces within rounds. In the second stage a maximum of 30 candidates will be selected. In the Grand Final a maximum of 6 candidates will be selected. Changes to the submitted repertoire will require the permission of the Competition Administration.
NO CHANGES WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER May 30th 2012.

Works performed in one stage are not to be repeated in any other stage. The Jury reserves the right to stop competitors who exceed the time limit allocated for each stage. Candidates are expected to play all repeats.

Competitors unable to perform when required will be disqualified. In the case of illness or accident, a doctor’s certificate must be provided and the Jury may, at its discretion, change the order of the competitor's appearance. All stages of the Competition will be open to the general public and may be broadcast live or recorded on radio, television or film for future transmission, and all candidates agree to the use of their performance, without payment, by applying for the competition. Any applicant giving inaccurate or misleading information will be disqualified.
If the Competition can not provide one of the suggested instrument brands, the candidates will have the chance to play on an instrument who fits the wish instrument next.

5.) PRACTICE AND REHEARSALS:Daily practice facilities will be provided for candidates. In the interest of fairness, practice times are strict and the same for all candidates. Those who do not abide by the given times will unfortunately have to be disqualified.

6.) PERFORMANCE RIGHTS:
Whilst participating in the Competition, candidates will be contracted exclusively to the Competition which will have the right, without payment of fees, to:
Televise, film, video, tape-record, broadcast or photograph all stages of the Competition for media or any other purpose. Produce documentary or feature films. Produce and distribute recordings of all stages of the Competition, either in whole or in part, including any Prize-winners' concerts immediately following the Competition. Competitors are expected to make themselves available for media interviews and performances during the Competition. Prize-winners are obliged to acknowledge all awards in all future publicity materials.

7.) REGISTRATION DAY:
All candidates should sign in at the latest on the 29th of July before 5pm at the competition office.

8.) INTERPRETATION:Should any dispute arise regarding the interpretation of any part of the rules and regulations of the International Marimba Competition Salzburg 2012 the decision of the Competition Administrator will be final and not subject to any appeal.
No correspondence will be entered into.


Source : http://www.marimbafestival.at/

ThinkQuest Competition 2012

he ThinkQuest Competition engages students to solve a problem using their technology, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Test your skills against those of your peers globally! Compete in one of the following events as an individual or a member of a team:

Event	Age Divisions	Required Steps
ThinkQuest Projects Develop a website in ThinkQuest Projects. This event is open only to schools that are members of ThinkQuest Projects.	19 & under 16 & under 12 & under	Read Instructions. Register. Create a Team. Submit an Entry.
Digital Media Produce an online journal/blog, a stand-alone website, photo essay, animation, public service announcement, video or some combination of these items.	19 & under 16 & under 12 & under	Read Instructions. Register. Create a Team. Submit an Entry.
Application Development Develop an interactive application or game.	18-22 17 & under	Read Instructions. Register. Create a Team. Submit an Entry.

Prizes

• 1^st and 2^nd place team members receive a laptop computer and a trip to ThinkQuest Live, a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
• 3^rd place team members receive a laptop computer.
• The ten schools or organizations that register the most Competition participants will receive $5,000 USD for educational purposes.
• All teams that submit entries will be eligible to receive certificates of participation.
• Teams that finish in the top 10% will be eligible to receive certificates of distinction.
• Students who are 18 and over and whose teams finish in the top 10% are eligible to apply for an internship.

Schedule

• Competition Opens: September 14, 2011
• Entry Deadline: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
• Winners Announcement: Scheduled for June 20, 2012

Source : http://www.thinkquest.org/competition/

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