Cubs & Bulbuls – Standard Judging Competition 2026

Don Bosco District Association
28 February 2025

πŸ”” Important Notice – Cubs & Bulbuls

Greetings from DB District!

This is to inform that the Cubs and Bulbuls Standard Judging Competition will be held on 28.02.2026 at Don Bosco, Ennore.

Revised competition details will be updated shortly. Do visit our district website for more updates.


Registration Fee: β‚Ή250


πŸ“Ž Note:
Food and transportation are not included.


The following schools are requested to participate:

  • DBM Egmore
  • DBX Egmore
  • Our Lady's Excellence, TVT
  • Our Lady's N&P School, TVT
  • DB N&P School, Perumbur
  • Our Lady's Chetpet
  • Fatima, Kodambakkam
  • Arch Bishop, TVT
  • Dominic Savio, Santhome
  • St Bede's CBSE, Santhome
  • St Bede's AI, Santhome
  • Our Lady's, Broadway
  • FX, Broadway
  • DBYAC, Ennore
  • St Mary's, Broadway
  • DB HCLF, Chennai

We invite all the schools to register and take part without fail.

Happy Scouting!

Anthony Gunaraj,
District Organizing Commissioner (Scouts)

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Competition Overview

  • Participants: Only 6 Cubs & Bulbuls per school
  • Venue: Fatima Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Kodambakkam
  • Registration Fee: β‚Ή250 (Including Masters)
  • Judging: External judges from other districts
  • Scoring: 40 points per event (4 criteria Γ— 10 points)

General Instructions

  • All participants must wear proper Cubs/Bulbuls uniform during registration
  • Reporting Time: 9:00 AM on 28 February 2026
  • Accommodation, food, and snacks will be provided
  • No breakfast on Day 1; snacks start from 11:00 AM
  • Lunch will be served till Day 2; event concludes after lunch
  • Judges’ decision will be final for all events
  • Competition ends at 2:00 PM on 28 February 2026

Programme Schedule

Day 1 – Friday (28.02.2026)

  • Registration – 9:00 AM
  • Inauguration – 9:30 AM
  • Competitions Begin – 10:00 AM

Day 2 – Saturday (29.02.2026)

  • BP’s Exercise – 6:00 AM
  • Flag Procedure – 8:00 AM
  • Valedictory Function – 11:00 AM

Competition Events & Details

Greetings

Type: Group Event

  • All 6 participants must perform together
  • Proper Cub/Bulbul greeting as per APRO
  • Posture, clarity, uniform & attitude will be judged
  • Proper Scout uniform is mandatory

Action Song

Theme: Heal The World

  • Group event involving all 6 participants
  • Duration: 3 minutes
  • Coordinated actions and movements required
  • Lyrics must focus on healing and helping the world
  • Background music allowed

Speech

Theme: About Great Leaders

  • Individual competition (2 participants per pack)
  • Duration: 2 minutes
  • Speech must be original
  • No written notes or visual aids allowed
  • Participant must introduce themselves

Skit

Theme: Scouting is Fun

  • Group event involving all 6 participants
  • Duration: 3 minutes
  • Must highlight Scout values in a fun way
  • Simple props and costumes allowed
  • No offensive or controversial content

Wealth Out of Waste

Type: Pair Competition

  • 2 participants per pack
  • On-the-spot creation (60 minutes)
  • Only venue-provided waste materials allowed
  • No pre-made components permitted
  • Final product must be original & functional

Face Painting

Theme: Green Pledge

  • Pair competition (one painter, one model)
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Theme must represent environmental protection
  • Only skin-friendly paints allowed
  • No templates or reference images permitted

Collage

Theme: Earth Hug

  • Pair competition (2 participants per pack)
  • Create collage on A2 size chart paper
  • Participants must bring their own materials
  • No pre-cut images from home

Jungle Dance / Tara Story

Type: Group Performance

  • All 6 Cubs/Bulbuls must participate
  • Duration: 3 minutes
  • Dance or narration from Jungle or Tara story
  • Simple costumes and props allowed

Group Games

Focus: Teamwork & Sportsmanship

  • Group event involving all 6 participants
  • Duration: 20–30 minutes
  • Games will be announced on the spot
  • Physical fitness & cooperation evaluated

Campfire Dance

Theme: Rhythm of Heritage

  • Group cultural dance performance
  • Duration: 3 minutes
  • Traditional or folk dance encouraged
  • Music to be submitted 1 hour before event

Awareness Parade

Theme: Save Water – Drop by Drop

  • Group marching competition
  • Placards and slogans mandatory
  • No pre-recorded music allowed
  • Eco-friendly and reusable props only

Judging System

  • Each event carries 40 points
  • 4 criteria Γ— 10 points each
  • Judges’ decision is final
  • Uniform & discipline are mandatory

Awards & Recognition

  • πŸ₯‡ First Place – Gold Medal + Certificate
  • πŸ₯ˆ Second Place – Silver Medal + Certificate
  • πŸ₯‰ Third Place – Bronze Medal + Certificate
  • πŸ† Overall Winners – Cubs & Bulbuls (Separate)

Scoring & Awards

  • Each competition is judged out of 40 points
  • Judges’ collective decision is final in case of tie
  • πŸ₯‡ Gold | πŸ₯ˆ Silver | πŸ₯‰ Bronze Medals with Certificates
  • Separate overall trophies for Cubs & Bulbuls
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