To create interest and give an idea of what to expect, here is a list of the major changes for the 2008 Competition Guidelines. (The changes will not take effect until after the 2007 conference in Little Rock.)

Over 20 New or Extensively Changed Events

Bible Millionaire – Grades 4 – 6 [new]

Category 3 – Instrumental Music
3.50 – Pitched Percussion [reduced types of instruments]

Category 6 – Communication Arts
6.20 – Christian Literature Recitation [new]
6.42 – Drama Duo [a new division]
6.60 – Sign Language (6.71; 6.72) [moved from exhibition category]

Category 7 – Creative Arts [changed extensively]
7.30 – Mixed Media [new]
7.40 – Computer Generated Art (9.41; 9.42) [changed]
7.50 – Photography (9.51; 9.52) [changed extensively]
7.60 – Textiles (9.61; 9.62; 9.63; 9.64) [new]
7.70 – Ceramics (9.71; 9.72) [new]
7.80 – Conceptual Art [new]

Category 8 – Creative Writing [changed extensively]
8.40 – Comic Book [new]
8.50 – Play [new]
8.60 – Bible Study Lesson [new]

Category 9 –Instructional/Promotional Media [changed extensively]
9.10 – Commercial [new]
9.20 – Infomercial [new]
9.30 – Evangelistic Tract Design [new]

Category X – Exhibition Events [changed extensively]
X.10 – Preaching [moved from competition]
X.20 – Extemporaneous Translation [new]
X.30 – Creative Missions Fundraiser [new]
X.40 – Creative Sunday School Campaign [new]
X.50 – New Ministry Idea [new]

Revised Entry Requirements
Missionary Kids; Homeschoolers
Substitutions; New members
Competition Event Entry Fee; Conference Fee (terminology)

New Rules, Clarifications & Explanations
1st & 2nd in Bible Sword Drill, Bible Millionaire, Tic Tac Toe, & Bible Bowl
Smaller point spread in Sword Drill scoring (was: 10-5-1 will be: 5-3-1)
Judges deduct points for Dress Code infractions
Revised Judging forms and criteria
Bible games written rules clarified and consistent with practice
Electronic instruments & recorded accompaniment permitted
Drama script, speech & sermon notes provided with Event Entry Form
Registration deadline June 15 for all events (Creative Writing & Electronic)

The 2008 Revised Competition Guidelines will be available for purchase at the Randall House booth during the convention. There will be a meeting on Wednesday afternoon during the conference to introduce the revised Guidelines and to answer questions about the new Guidelines.

See you in Little Rock

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