*Each category rated between 1 and 10
10 - excellent and 1 - not good
Scores in all four categories will be summed
Highest score wins
(Trophies will be awarded for first through fourth for showmanship)

Chili Cook Off Judging Criteria

Games & Propaganda:RULES AND SCHEDULE (Printable Word version)

Storefronts
Should be ready for the judges by 11:00 a.m.
Scored on originality, ability to capture team theme, and artistic merit.

Team Events (skits, songs, poems, raps, etc.):
Start at 11:30 on day of cookoff. Scored on originality, ability to capture team theme, ability to hold judges' attention, execution, etc. Five minutes allowed for each team. This includes set-up time. Must inform games committee of participation and event location on or before pre-cookoff clinic. Team order will be determined by random selection after the team participation list is completed. It is the team's responsibility to be ready to perform without delay or risk disqualification.

Games
Games include pyramid build, grapefruit pass, spoon drop and space trivia. Will be scored for participation and winning. Must inform games committee of participation on or before pre-cookoff clinic. It is the team's responsibility to be ready to perform without delay or risk disqualification.

Propaganda and pre-cookoff activities
See propaganda dissemination rules. Will be scored on team spirit, effort, and innovation. Some things observed over the years:

-Unique flyers
-Wearing team shirts
-Skits within office areas (schedule with a judge for credit)

*(All Catagories are weighed equally)