Committee
Competition
Competition — 16 members. Chair: Arunagiri Subramanian; Co-Chair: Karthik Kaveriselvan.
Committee
Competition
Members
16
Total team
Chair
Arunagiri Subramanian
Co-Chair
Karthik Kaveriselvan
Priority
High
Key Dependencies
RegistrationFoodProgramRecognitionEvent Day Management
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Committee Overview
The Competition Committee manages contestant registrations, schedules, rooms, judges, scoring, parent communication, finalist coordination, awards, and coordination with Registration, Food, Program, Recognition, and Event Day Management.
Official Responsibility
Coordinate all competitions such as Kural Theni, Tamil Theni, and related contests, and ensure all arrangements are in place for smooth execution.
Scope of Work
- Contest registration tracking
- Contest schedules and room allocation
- Judges and room monitors
- Scoring and result validation
- Parent/student communication
- Awards and recognition coordination
Key Workstreams
- Contest registration tracking
- Contest schedule
- Room allocation
- Judges coordination
- Volunteer room monitors
- Scoring and result validation
- Parent/student communication
- Awards and recognition
- Food count coordination
- Stage coordination for finals/awards
Focus Areas
Contest scheduleJudgesScoringAwardsParent communication
Key Responsibilities
- Run Kural Theni, Tamil Theni and other contests
- Recruit and brief judges
- Ensure scoring integrity and dispute resolution
- Coordinate awards on stage
Onsite Execution Plan
- Contestant check-in desk near contest rooms
- Room captain per contest room with printed schedule
- Parent waiting/holding area outside contest rooms
- Scoring sheets collected hourly and reconciled by verification committee
- Award handoff to Program team 2 hours before ceremony
Risks / Mitigation
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Schedule delays | Buffer slots + room captains track timing |
| Room confusion | Clear signage + printed schedules |
| Judge no-show | Backup judge bench |
| Parent crowding | Designated waiting area + crowd-flow plan with Event Day |
| Scoring disputes | Independent verification committee |
| Award list mismatch | Final spelling confirmation with Recognition |
Coordination Needed From Other Teams
- RegistrationContestant check-in and badges
- FoodContestant/parent counts
- ProgramStage timing for finals/awards
- RecognitionMedals/certificates/trophies
- TechnicalScoring system / data exports
- Event Day ManagementCrowd and room control
- Tamil SchoolsStudent outreach
- YouthRoom monitor volunteers
Documents / Links
- Contest List & CategoriesPlan
- Room SchedulePlan
- Judge RosterRoster
- Scoring Sheet TemplateForm
- Parent Communication TemplateForm
Committee Contacts
- Arunagiri SubramanianChair+1 555-0170 arunagiri.subramanian@fetna2026.org
- Karthik KaveriselvanCo-Chair+1 555-0171 karthik.kaveriselvan@fetna2026.org
Open Questions
- Digital scoring app vs. paper sheets?
- Tie-break protocol?
- Walk-in contestants allowed?
Notes / Updates
- Mar 18 — Kural Theni and Tamil Theni confirmed as flagship contests.