Terms & Conditions - Scratchathon 2026

1 Competition Overview

SCRATCHATHON 2026 is a statewide Scratch programming competition organized by STEM Academy Sdn Bhd, focusing on the theme of Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11).

Key Details:

Theme: SDG 11

Platform: Scratch

Ages: 7-20 years

2 Eligibility & Registration

Participant Requirements:

Age: 7-20 years old at the time of registration
Must be a student in Sarawak (Primary or Secondary level)
Participants must have parental/guardian consent
One project submission per participant

Registration Process:

1 Complete online registration form with personal details
2 Provide parent/guardian information
3 Receive unique 6-digit PIN via email

3 Project Requirements

Technical Requirements:

Scratch only (.sb3 files)
Maximum file size: 100MB
Must be original work

Content Requirements:

Theme: SDG 11 Sustainable Cities
School-appropriate content
Description max 500 words

4 Intellectual Property & Usage Rights

Participant Rights

• Participants retain ownership of their original creative work
• Projects must not infringe on third-party copyrights
• Use of copyrighted materials must comply with fair use or be properly licensed

Competition Usage Rights:

By submitting a project, participants grant STEM Academy Sdn Bhd the right to:

Display projects in competition galleries, exhibitions, and promotional materials
Share winning projects for educational purposes and community showcase
Use project images/videos in marketing materials and social media
Archive projects for educational reference

Credit: Participants will be properly credited when their work is displayed or shared.

5 Judging Criteria

20%

Functionality / 功能完整性

Game runs smoothly without bugs and can be completed / 游戏运行顺畅无 bug，可完整通关

30%

Game Play / 游戏体验

Interesting mechanics, responsive controls, well-balanced difficulty / 玩法有趣、操作流畅、难度适中

30%

Craftsmanship / 制作工艺

Code quality, interactive artwork, animations and sound effects / 代码质量、互动素材、动画音效

10%

Creativity / 创意亮点

Unique ideas and memorable design moments / 独特想法与难忘的设计瞬间

10%

Theme Integration / 主题契合

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities meaningfully integrated into the game / SDG 11 可持续城市主题融入游戏

6 Awards & Recognition

🏆

Trophies & Medals

For Primary & Secondary winners

📜

Certificates

For all participants

⭐

Special Awards

Creativity, technical skill

7 Code of Conduct

Expected Behavior

• Maintain academic integrity and fair play
• Respect fellow participants, judges, and organizers
• Follow all competition rules and deadlines
• Create appropriate, educational content

Prohibited Activities

• Plagiarism or copying existing projects
• Submitting inappropriate content
• Multiple submissions from the same participant
• Providing false information

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