BREAKAWAY When: October 26-28, 2012

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1 BREAKAWAY 2012 When: October 26-28, 2012 What: Basketball, volleyball, ping pong, speech, instrumental, singing, drama, free throws and 3 point contests, backgammon, chess & more! Who: High school students (9 th -12 th ) grade and adult youth leaders Where: Des Moines North High School and Embassy Suites on the River Speaker: Paul Sabino Worship Leader: Thaddeus Seydel Cost: Food: Registration $55 (2 sponsors attend free) Rooms at Embassy Per Night - $97 for King (sleeps 4) or $138 for Double (sleeps 6) plus 12% sales tax Cooked to order breakfast Saturday and Sunday Saturday lunch at North Award banquet Saturday evening Breakaway Store pop, candy, popcorn, pizza Reservation Deadlines: Friday, October 12 th : Total number of hotel rooms need to be reserved. Fax hotel room reservation form to Embassy Suites at ; Attn: Reservations Monday, October 22 nd : All forms (pages 1-5) - Individual registrations, rooming lists, registration/health forms, conduct contracts and check due. Rooming list due to Embassy. Mail all above forms to: Breakaway * th St. * Des Moines, IA Tuesday, October 23 rd : Last day for changes without prior approval of Ted or Jan Houser, Breakaway event coordinators. Wednesday, October 24 th 10:00 PM: Event Registration Fax Sheet to be faxed to Union Park Baptist Church at Questions: Contact Ted & Jan Houser at (Ted) or (Jan) or at t.houser@mchsi.com Important: Any event promoted at Breakaway must be pre-approved by the coordinators. Thank you! We re looking forward to a great weekend!

2 HOW TO SURVIVE BREAKAWAY WHERE IT ALL BEGINS Suggestions to help your Breakaway experience be the BEST: Use the 2012 Breakaway promo video ( and begin promoting NOW! Breakaway can be a great growing experience for your youth group as well as an outreach to your fringe kids. Sleep??? Might not happen (get plenty before you come). The $55 is just for the Breakaway registration fee. You will need to charge your students for their lodging (see more about lodging under hotel below), transportation, meals en route, and also let them know they can bring extra money for the Breakaway store and to order pizza. Meals included for the weekend: 3 meals Saturday and breakfast Sunday. There is opportunity to order pizzas to be delivered to your hotel room but you need to pre-order them through the Breakaway Store Friday night at North and then Saturday night, find Cheri and helpers during the banquet. Girls One piece swimsuits at the hotel remind them to bring a towel. Many of the churches make t-shirts (hand-made w/ fabric markers or have them printed). One site to utilize is Standard turn time is 14 days but you can do a rush order (10 days) but that adds 25% to your order. On Friday night have your students submit their fine arts exhibit, video (for video competition) and sign up for a time slot to perform their music/drama selection. Be sure this does not interfere with sports (basketball is Saturday morning, volleyball is Saturday afternoon). Upon arrival at Des Moines Christian Saturday a.m., check out 1 pager per church from the control table as soon as you arrive so you and your students can be located throughout the day. Wear comfortable shoes since you will be doing a lot of running around. The music rooms are located in a different area of the school quite a distance from the gymnasium allow plenty of time to arrive at your scheduled performance time. Hotel Room reservations need to be with a credit card made with the hotel by the stated deadline and you may be held responsible for any room cancellations. This has to be a very firm number based on your breakout of girls and guys, including sponsors. Room assignments (names per room) can come later but need to be faxed to the hotel and to Ted and Jan at least a week prior. The hotel rates quoted are per night you are staying 2 nights. King suites are $97/night; double/double suites are $138/night (plus 12% hotel tax) Putting 5 people (on the average) in a double/double or 3.5 people (on the average) in a king works out to be approximately $30/person/night - this is possible because each room also has a foldout couch in a separate room. There are limited number of doubles on each floor so if you want to stay together as a group, reserve a mix of rooms (kings & doubles) Banquet Traditionally, the banquet is a dressy occasion and most of the students and sponsors do dress up, however this is optional jeans are perfectly acceptable. There are assigned tables (by church) at the banquet. Directions to North High School: Take the 2 nd Avenue exit off I35/80 and go south to Holcomb. Take a right on Holcomb and school will be on your right. On Friday night, registration begins at 6:30. The three-point shooting contest will be at 7:00. Hope to see you there! Breakaway contact: Ted & Jan Houser - t.houser@mchsi.com; (Ted); (Jan)

3 Page 1 Page 2 & 3 Page 4 & 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 BREAKAWAY PACKET Individual Registration Form Hotel Room Registration & Rooming List (Forms to be handled directly with Embassy Suites) Registration and Health Form & Conduct Contract 1. All participants must complete both of these forms. 2. The health form is important in the event that an emergency might arise. 3. It takes time for everyone to fill this out, but should we ever need the information it is worth the time. 4. This form will be used to develop a base of youth names for future youth activities. Event Registration Fax Sheet Competition Events Sports Competition Rules Monologue/Drama Competition Rules Interpretive Reading Competition Rules Music Competition Rules Fine Arts Competition Rules Video Competition Rules Pastor Approval Form Battle of the Bands - Competition Guidelines Counselor Job Description - Please review with your counselors - the success of any youth conference begins with the counseling staff Evaluation Form to be completed by each counselor Monologue and drama examples are available upon request. Please contact Julie Elsberry at or at juliann123abc@aol.com if interested.

4 Individual Registrations Church: Sponsor: Total Number Students/Sponsors Attending -2= X $55 = $ Make check (preferably one) payable to Breakaway. 1. Include all sponsors in total number and then subtract 2 sponsors who attend free! 2. Include one completed registration/health form and conduct contract for each student. 3. Include your housing list of room assignments. Send to: Breakaway th St. Des Moines, IA Please send all of the above information no later than Monday, October 22 nd. Page 1

5 Hotel Registration Form Minnesota - Iowa Baptist Conference October 26-28, 2012 Please fill out below and fax to no later than: October 12, Attention: Hailey Zimney (Reservations) Church Information: Name: Address: Telephone (and cell): Fax/ Contact Name: Signature: Suite Reservations: Single King Suite: $97.00 Double Beds Suite: $ Rates do not include 12% tax. *All suites are 2 room accommodations including a sofa sleeper for extra lodging. **Complimentary manager s reception and hot breakfast buffet are also included. Total number of rooms requested: Kings to be reserved sleeps up to 4 Queens to be reserved sleeps up to 6 Special Requests: (Please note that any request cannot be guaranteed.) Credit Card/Guarantee Method: Exp. Date: Confirmation #: (hotel use only) No changes can be made after Tuesday, October 23, 2012 without prior approval from Ted or Jan Houser event coordinators. Please contact the hotel directly for additional information. Page 2

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7 Breakaway Registration and Health Form Registration and Health Form (to be filled out by parent) Name Address City State Zip Phone Age Sex: M F Birthdate Grade Address (if available) Parent s Name Phone In Case of Emergency Notify Phone Family Doctor City Doctor s Phone Home Church Physical Condition Circle any of the following that apply and give details if needed. Allergies, stomach upsets, skin problems, heart conditions, frequent colds, epilepsy/other nervous system disorder, rheumatic fever, asthma, appendicitis, diabetes, eye/ear/nose/throat problems, medicine allergy (if so what kind) Details: Date of last tetanus shot Swimming restrictions Y N Activity restrictions Y N Details: To my knowledge he/she has hasn t been exposed to contagious disease in the past three weeks. In Case of Emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician elected by the medical personnel to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and to order injection, anesthesia or surgery for my child as named above, if an authorized parent or guardian cannot be reached. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Any other information regarding the welfare of your child, such as physical handicaps, restrictions, diets, medicines, sleep walking, fainting, etc. should be underlined and explained under details section above. Family Hospitalization Plan and Plan Number Insurance Address Insurance Phone Page 4

8 Breakaway Conduct Contract Basic conduct requirements for all student participants at Breakaway include: Display good sportsmanship, both on and off the court, the entire weekend. The use of any controlled substance (drugs (other than those issued under a doctor s prescription), alcoholic beverages and tobacco) is strictly forbidden. Girls are not allowed in boys rooms and boys are not allowed in girls rooms without an adult sponsor present. Keep noise in rooms, halls, and lobbies at a minimum. Remember, there are guests in the hotel other than Breakaway participants. No one is to leave his or her room after curfew. Make your last pop/food run early, or call the Breakaway Control Room for delivery. Do not add outside phone calls or other expenses to your room. Make all phone calls on the pay phones in the lobby. Any damage to your room or theft of hotel items will be automatically charged to all members of that specific room. No visitors or guests from outside of Breakaway allowed in the rooms. Please understand that the violation of any of these regulations may result in discipline, up to and including, being sent home at your own expense. I have read and agree to comply with the above requirements! Student s Signature Parent s Signature Date This form must be completed to attend Breakaway. Page 5

9 EVENT REGISTRATION Each year some aspects of sports scheduling (volume, changes, combined teams, etc.) makes scheduling more difficult and time consuming. We need to know, prior to your actual arrival, the exact number of events and entries that your church will be competing in. We also know that often you will probably not know who is going to compete until everyone shows up to leave for Breakaway. In order to solve both problems we have developed this Event Registration Fax Sheet. Fill out the appropriate entries and fax this sheet to: UNION PARK BAPTIST CHURCH AT EVENT REGISTATION FAX SHEET Please fill in information below: CHURCH: CITY: ADULT SPONSOR: SPONSOR CELL # Deadline for faxing your event entries is 10:00 P.M. Wednesday Oct. 24 th just 2 days before everything begins. Basketball Girl s 3-on3 Number of Entries: Feel free to fax your registrations anytime earlier than the deadline but we must have your entries no later than the above deadline. Please note the number of entries in each event (we do not need to know the names of the individual(s) at this time). Please keep in mind the maximum entries allowed in each event as described on the Breakaway Competition Events form attached. If an event is not listed on this form then you will simply register for that event when you arrive at Breakaway and we do not need the information for that event faxed. If your church needs to combine with another church for any team sports because you do not have enough to field a team write combine under entries for that event. We ll try to help you connect with another church. Boy s 3-on-3 Girl s 3-point contest Boy s 3-point contest Volleyball COED Ping Pong Girls Singles Boys Singles Double s Team Backgammon Chess Fax This Sheet To: ! Page 6

10 BREAKAWAY COMPETITION EVENTS To the left of each event below, the number of entries allowed for that event is shown. U Unlimited Entries 1 One Entry 2 Two Entries 3 Three Entries 4 Four Entries Basketball Drama 3 - Girl s 3-on-3 U - Monologue 3 - Boy s 3-on-3 U - Drama 4 - Girl s 3-point contest U Interpretive Reading 4 - Boy s 3-point contest U - Girl s free throw Video U - Boy s free throw U Video Project Volleyball-COED Individual Games 2 - Up to 20 students 2 - Backgammon 3 - Up to 30 students 2 - Chess 4 - Up to 40 students Fine Arts Ping Pong Two Works Per Artist Five Categories: 2 Girl s Singles A. Photography 2 Boy s Singles B. Drawing and Mixed Media 2 Double s Teams C. Painting D. Sculpture Running E. Textile and Jewelry U Boy s Cross Country U Girl s Cross Country Band 1 Breakaway Band Competition Music U Male Vocal Solo U Female Vocal Solo U Small Group Vocal (5 or less) U Large Group Vocal (6 or more) U Brass Instrument Solo U Woodwind Instrument Solo U String Instrument Solo U Piano Solo U Percussion Solo U Instrumental Group Note: Additional entries in any of the categories may be requested of the Breakaway Directors. Page 7

11 Breakaway Sports Competition Rules The sports events will be governed by Iowa High School Athletic rules where applicable, and/or standard rules generally accepted for the contest. Additional regulations are listed below as an introductory guide to each event. 3-on-3 Basketball 1. All boys games will be played to 21 points or 15 minutes, whichever comes first. All girls games will be played to 15 points or 15 minutes. The clock will run continuously. Two or three free throws will be shot on shooting fouls and two free throws will be shot on or after the 7 th team foul. 2. Games will be played on half court and after each change of possession, the ball must be returned to the 3- point line. One 30-second time out will be allowed for each team. 3. Two count games guaranteed through pool play. Pool winners will be entered in single elimination brackets to determine the champion. 4. Individuals can only play on one team. Volleyball 1. Scoring will be by the Rally method - two of three games to 15 points. Ceiling and baskets are out of bounds. 2. Substitutions will be allowed only at the point of serve and any player who enters or re-enters the game must serve first. Guys enter for guys, girls enter for girls. 3. Individuals can only play on one team. 4. Teams will be made up of 3 girls and 3 guys. 5. Players are to be positioned boy, girl, boy, girl, boy, girl. Free Throws 1. Each contestant will be allowed five (5) warm-up shots and then the contestant will shoot twenty (20) free throws beginning with the first made free throw after the 5 warm-ups. 2. If all 20 free throws are made, the contestant will continue to shoot free throws until the contestant misses. In the event of a tie in award standings, a play-off will be held using the above shooting rules until all places are resolved. Cross Country 1. Approximately a 1-mile course will be run. 2. Because the competition may involve more than one heat, best time will determine winners. Chess 1. Standard chess rules, one game played. If game ends in draw, play tie breaker. Ping Pong 1. Standard ping pong rules. First two rounds, one game to twenty-one (21) points. All other rounds, 2 out of 3 to fifteen (15) points. Backgammon 1. Standard backgammon rules, one game played. 3-Point Contest 1. You will shoot 12 times; 3 different stations-4 shots per station with a 30-sec. time limit. Page 8

12 BREAKAWAY MONOLOGUE/DRAMA COMPETITION RULES GENERAL RULES: 1. Entrants may participate in one or both categories 2. One of the following selections may be used in competition, or a selection approved by your Pastor. Please have a copy for the judges to review! A. Monologues: Never Too Early To Serve Him The Hat Your Number, Please Oral Reportits B. Dramas: Best Friends This Race is Your Life Claim It! Judgement The Perfect Church 3. All parts must be memorized. 4. Entrants are encouraged to be creative in their presentations. AREAS TO BE JUDGED: A. Monologue 1. Memorization 2. Believability of character 3. Projection (volume, pitch, pronunciation) 4. Creativity 5. Overall Presentation (facial expressions, body language, gestures) B. Drama 1. Memorization 2. Believability of situation 3. Interaction of characters 4. Creativity 5. Overall presentation (projection, costume, use of props) There are more available upon request or if you need a drama for more people, you can reach me at (515) , (515) or me at juliann123abc@aol.com. Address your breakaway question. I would be more than happy to help out where I can. Julie Elsberry Page 9

13 Breakaway Interpretive Reading Competition Rules Topic: There is no set topic. Any material from a Christian publication that shows a biblical concept or a scriptural point is acceptable. Explanation: For choosing a selection you may think about: Campus Life or Moody Monthly articles, books from your church library, fiction novels based on biblical characters such as Two From Galilee by Marjorie Holm, or a narrative portion of scripture. 1. Each contestant will present one or more poetry/prose selections or combination of both at a single performance read from his/her own copy. 2. Selections are not to be memorized. However, familiarity with the script is encouraged allowing eye contact with the audience, to allow development of characters and to allow vocal, facial and bodily tensions. (The basic concept in interpretive reading is similar to reading to a child you read so well, with such expression that the child can picture the story and think it is fun!) Emphasis is placed on vocal and facial involvement pausing, rate, varying loudness, facial expressions of doubt, fear, etc., whatever is called for by the script. 3. The contestant should use an original introduction with remarks that are designed to let the audience know what is the point or issue of the reading. If you use more than one selection, other original transition comments may need to be made. 4. Judging will be categorically similar to Iowa High School Speech Association. The following are sample judging criteria to help each contestant be aware of areas being evaluated. This information should be helpful in preparation. Friday night, each contestant should pick up copies of the judging sheets they will need for their competition. These should be handed to the judges along with 2 copies (three copies in all one for contestant, two for judges) of the reading prior to the performance. Introductory Statement: (And transitional material if used) 1 to 6 points 1. Natural/comfortable delivery 2. Provides adequate background information 3. State of point of issue of the reading is clear Interpretation: 1 to 6 points 1. Projection theme 2. Projection of emotion 3. Establishes mood 4. Demonstrates analysis of material 5. Develops material to climax 6. Balanced impact of prose/poetry if applicable Vocal Delivery: 1 to 6 points 1. Volume 2. Pitch 3. Pronunciation 4. Articulation 5. Timing and pauses 6. Vocal variety 7. Characterization/distinction 8. Energy Physical Delivery: 1 to 6 points 1. Facial expression 2. Character distinction/placement 3. Eye contact with audience 4. Effective body tension, controlled movements 5. If gestures are used, they are natural Page 10

14 BREAKAWAY MUSIC COMPETITION RULES GENERAL RULES: 1. Entrants may participate in as many music categories as they wish including vocal solo, small group, large group, solo or group instrumental, drum solo or keyboard solo. 2. Two numbers shall be used for each competition. A. Vocal Division: Either one classical and one contemporary Christian or two contemporary Christian numbers. B. Instrumental Division: One of the numbers MUST be a classical selection and the other a contemporary or hymn arrangement. There is an exception in the woodwinds woodwinds are allowed two classical numbers. Piano selections should be one secular or sacred classic and one hymn tune arrangement or contemporary religious sound. NOTE: Classical is used to mean music of the masters such as Handel or Bach. It also includes the idea of sacred classics such as The Holy City and other old standards of Christian/Religious music. In the last two years, we have seen an increase in the use of secular songs in place of contemporary Christian in the vocal music competition. With the support of the IBC Youth Pastors LEAD Team, we are attempting to develop a standard for determining what is secular and what is contemporary Christian. To do this, we have found two web sites that should be of help in determining the acceptability of songs you want to sing. The sites are and 3. All vocal music must be memorized. Instrumental need not be memorized. 4. Three copies of the music (instrumental) and lyrics (vocal) being performed must be available to the judges. Photocopies may be used under the decision of the youth sponsor and will be destroyed by the judges after the performance. 5. The performance of two numbers is to be completed within 10 minutes. 6. Taped background music will be allowed in all vocal music categories. 7. Tapes must be instrumental backgrounds only (no solo vocals). 8. All sacred, gospel, and spiritual music must be in accordance with the Bible, and, therefore, reflect the evangelical Christian tradition. 9. The entrant must arrange for his/her own accompanist. 10. The entrant must furnish his/her own instrument except for the piano. 11. Judging sheets (available at the competition) must be filled out prior to performance. 12. Pianos and warm-up space are available on Saturday. SPECIFIC AREAS TO BE JUDGED Vocal Division: Technical: Intonation (pitch), Rhythm, Technique (accuracy), Diction Artistic: Tone quality, Musicianship/Expression (dynamics and phrasing), Stage presentation, Balance and Blend (group only) Keyboard Division: Technical: Technique (fingering, note accuracy, pedaling, coordination of hands), Rhythm Artistic: General Effect, Interpretation/Musicianship (tempo, style, phrasing, dynamics, balance of melody, sensitivity), Stage Presentation (posture, approach, appearance) Instrumental Division: Technical: Intonation (tuning), Rhythm, Technique (accuracy), Articulation Artistic: Tone quality, Musicianship/Expression (dynamics and phrasing), Stage presentation, Balance and Blend (group only) Drums Division: Technical: Rhythm, Technique (accuracy: pedals, sticks, coordination), Articulation Artistic: Musicianship/Expression (dynamics, phrasing, tempo, style, sensitivity), Stage presentation If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Ted & Jan Houser - t.houser@mchsi.com Page 11

15 BREAKAWAY FINE ARTS COMPETITION RULES Eligibility: Original work executed since January 1, Subject matter should not conflict with Christian/Biblical values. 2. Articles must be matted (not framed) or otherwise ready for display. 3. Entry label must be completed and attached securely to back or bottom of artwork. 4. All entries are subject to jury selection. Only those accepted will be displayed. 5. Each artist may submit up to two works. 6. The artist must be in attendance at this year s Breakaway and the original work submitted on Friday evening. Entry Categories: (4) 1. Photography: Black and white or color. Must be between 8 x 10 and 16 x 20 and matted. 2. Drawing: May be pencil (colored or graphite), chalk or oil pastel, charcoal, watercolor marker, pen & ink, scratch board; between 5 x 7 and 18 x 24 and matted. Mixed Media: Must be between 5 x 7 and 18 x 24 and be matted or mounted on a solid, suitable base. 3. Painting: Oil, watercolor, acrylic, tempera; between 5 x 7 and 18 x 24 and matted. 4. Sculpture: Clay, wire, wood carving, clay polymer or assemblage. Must be mounted on a suitable, solid base. Textiles: Original needlework, weaving, quilting or batik. Must be matted or have a finished appearance. Jewelry: Must be mounted on a solid color cloth covered base. Breakaway Fine Arts & Photography Competition Entry & Identification Label Artist Church Month, year work completed Title Category Attach label securely to back or bottom of work. Page 12

16 BREAKAWAY VIDEO COMPETITION RULES GENERAL RULES: All videos must depict a Bible story. It may be a retelling, an interpretation, or a music video as long as it represents a story from the Bible. Please include the scripture reference for the story. 1. At least one of the producers must be in attendance at this year s Breakaway. 2. The format to use when making a video for the video competition is a DVD or flash drive. 3. Length must be at least 5 minutes and no more than 7 minutes. 4. It must be turned in at registration on Friday night. 5. Permission to show winning entry on Sunday morning. 6. Script/subject matter approved by producer s Pastor. AREAS TO BE JUDGED: 1. Content 2. Creativity 3. Quality of Production 4. Originality 5. Christian Message Presented 6. Compliance with general rules 7. Title Page 13

17 BREAKAWAY PASTOR APPROVAL Dear Breakaway Participants: There are 3 dramatic arts categories in which you may compete: Skits and monologues Interpretive reading Video Presentation To obtain hard copy examples of the skits and monologues, contact Julie Elsberry by at juliann123abc@aol.com or by phone at on week day mornings. Please note that we have special permission for use of these skits by Breakaway for drama competition. All other uses must secure copyright permission from Crosspoint Ministries, PO Box 13769, Fairlawn, OH 44334; phone POINT. You may also choose to do a skit, monologue, or interpretive reading other than those selected by Breakaway staff. However, these must have approval from your pastor prior to Breakaway weekend. No video or skit will be allowed that does not have signed prior approval either by Breakaway staff or your pastor. Please see additional sheets for specific rules for each category and for judging criteria I have seen this video/skit/dramatic/reading and approve its content for Breakaway competition. Date Church Pastor Participants Names Page 14

18 BREAKAWAY BATTLE OF THE BANDS Competition Guidelines Each band must perform 2 or 3 songs covers or originals. No extra points will be awarded for originals as in the past. There will be a separate award for best original song. Band must include a percussion instrument and at least one other instrument (other instrumental/vocal mixes not including percussion may be entered in the small group or other appropriate category in the music competition). You will be judged on quality of instrumental music, quality of vocals and stage presence. You will receive the judging criteria prior to the competition. The band may include up to two adults. The preference would be that the band would be led by a teen, but having an adult at the lead will be allowed. There will be a deduction for adult leaders. Copies of your music must be made available with chords or music notation to the judges. One copy of each song must be signed by your youth pastor, which indicates his/her approval of the musical selection. All songs must be Christian in nature. If you have the least bit of concern regarding this please check with your youth pastor for his or her approval. your sound needs (regarding microphones, direct boxes, etc.) to Wendy Highsmith at wendyhighsmith@gmail.com. Please communicate your instrumental needs to Wendy at least one week prior to Breakaway. If there is a band that is missing an instrument, you may request to utilize a member from another band (but not to lead). This arrangement must be made through each involved band s youth pastor and Wendy Highsmith. If you plan to enter this competition, let Wendy know by Friday, October 5th. The competition is limited to 6 bands if your church desires to have more than 1 band, your 2 nd band will be placed on a wait list in order of band registration and only allowed to compete if there is a spot available after all churches entering one band are scheduled. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. In Christ, Wendy Highsmith Battle of the Bands Coordinator wendyhighsmith@gmail.com Page 15

19 BREAKAWAY COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION Being a counselor at any youth event puts you in the position of having the greatest spiritual impact on the lives of your students. No matter how good the program or the speaker, you and the way you conduct yourself will be what they remember and model the most. With that in mind, we ask that you observe these following guidelines. 1. Be with your students. Know where they are at all times. 2. Be on time for events. Have your students where they need to be when they need to be there. Be their greatest cheerleader, whether the event is music, drama or sports. 3. Be positive. Your attitude will be reflected by your students. If you have a problem with the organization or program of the weekend, please discuss it with the coordinator or breakaway staff. Remember also, that all the officials are volunteers and some mistakes will be made in their officiating. However, we are not blessed with a T.V. review process so if you don t agree with a call, remember that the next bad call may be in your favor. The sportsmanship you model will be mirrored by your students. 4. Remember that your job does not end when you get to the hotel. You are responsible for the behavior of your students. The hotel has other guests and we want to leave a good impression. a) Show respect for others. No running in the hallways No slamming of doors No riding on elevators b) Be in your rooms at 12:30 AM. (Do not wait to be reminded) c) Students of the opposite sex in the same room must have the door open or have a counselor present. 5. Remember why we have Breakaway: To have fun in competition and grow together as a group, but more importantly to see God work in the lives of young people. Make sure you take time to talk about the things that matter the most. A devotional guide is provided. Find out where they are in their walk with God. Have them fill out the evaluation/response cards. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE! Page 16

20 2012 BREAKAWAY EVALUATION (To be completed by each counselor) FACILITIES: MOTEL: SCHOOL: SPEAKER: OVERALL EVALUATION OF BREAKAWAY: WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE SPEAKERS AND TOPIC: SALVATION DECISIONS MADE? REDEDICATIONS? Please turn in student evaluations/response cards Turn in 1 vote per church for the sportsmanship award Please check out before session 3 SIGNED CHURCH Page 17