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9th Thirsty Football Cup
USC-TC Football Grounds, Feb 11-12 18-19, 2012
Photo Contest Mechanics and Contest Guidelines

Mechanics:
1. The photography contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers who have registered during the prescribed registration period. There must be at least ten (10) duly registered participants for the photo contest to be valid, otherwise it shall be declared as a no contest.

2. Official Entry forms are available beginning January 22, 2012 at Mooon (Ayala and IT Park Branches) and the PhotoShop at the Baseline Complex, or onsite at the USC-TC Football Grounds on February 11-12 & 18-19, 2012.

3. The registration fee is ONE HUNDRED (P100.00) per registrant.

4. A maximum of Ten (10) photos may be submitted by each registrant. Excess photos submitted shall be charged P10.00 each. All photos should be taken during the 9th Thirsty Football Festival on February 11-12 & 18-19, 2012 at the USC-TC Football Grounds.

Contest Guidelines:
a. The general theme for the photo contest is “Capturing Moments during the 9th Thirsty Football Cup.”
b. All entries must be candid and un-posed. Photographers are reminded to refrain from calling the attention of and from interrupting the players while the games are ongoing. Photographers are likewise not allowed to enter the pitch when the games are ongoing.
c. The issued Official Photographer’s ID must be worn while inside the USC-TC Football Grounds;
d. Images submitted may be in full color or black and white, or a combination of both;
e. Final entries shall be submitted in a un-mounted 5”x7” Photo Print with or without borders, with the photographer’s ID number indicated at the back of the photo. The JPEG file (edited file) of the image/s in CD format with the name of the photographer on the CD is to be submitted together with the entries in a sealed envelope bearing the name of the photographer on the upper left corner.
f. Composite images and digital alteration like adding/removing of any part of the image is disallowed.
Criteria for Judging:
30% - Relevance to the Theme
30% - Composition
20% - Quality of Image (sharpness/exposure/lighting)
20% - Creativity/Originality
5. Deadline for submission of entries will be on March 5, 2012 at 5:00 pm at Mooon IT Park or at PhotoShop at the Baseline Complex.

6. Judging will be on March 9, 2012.

7. Awarding will be on March 14, 2012 at Thristy Office, Banilad

8. Identifying marks, signs and address to insinuate information of ownership is strictly prohibited on the photo entry.

9. By joining this contest, all entries and finalists agree that the royalty of the photographer shall not apply every time Thirsty/Thirsty Football Festival organizers will use the photos and grants the same royalty-free, world-wide, exclusive license to display and reproduce the photo/s for promotional purposes. Rights to all the entries shall belong exclusively to Thirsty/Thirsty Football Festival organizers. The photographer may not use the photographs or variation of that same composition for any other purpose except for his personal portfolio. Photographers will be given photo credits every time applicable.