Introduction
The
Young
Photographer
Competition
is
a
well-established
and
successful
competition
organised
and
promoted
by
Rotary
International
in
Great
Britain
and
Ireland
(RotaryGB&I).
There
are
three
stages
to
the
competition,
each
designed
to
support
and
encourage
the
development
of
photographic
skills. Some stages may have more than one round.
Aims and Objectives
The competition aims to encourage young people to:
•
experiment with photography
•
use digital and/or traditional methods of photography
•
demonstrate interpretation of the topic
•
express ideas through the medium of photography
Who can take part?
The
competition
is
open
to
all
schools
and
college
communities
and
those
who
are
home
educated,
along
with
any
other
young
peoples’ community organisations, for example, community RotaKids, community Interact, Scout Groups, Girl Guides.
There are three age groups:
Junior:
7 to 10 years old
Intermediate:
11 to 13 years old
Senior:
14 to 17 years old
Entrants must not be over the upper age parameter for each group on 31 August 2020.
With
the
age
qualifying
date
of
31st
August
2020,
it
should
be
noted
that
some
junior
entrants
may
be
11,
intermediate
entrants
may
be
14
and
some
senior
entrants
may
be
18
at
the
time
of
some
or
all
the
stage
competitions
i.e.
a
competitor
who
may
be
17
on 31st August but turns 18 on 1st September is allowed to enter.Competitors must include their age on the application form.
Students should enter the competition organised by the local Rotary club through their respective group, as detailed above.
Competitors,
schools,
colleges,
and
organisations
may
participate
in
a
competition
held
in
a
Rotary
club/district
outside
of
their
geographical boundary but may compete in only one club/district event.
Entries must be received by the 31st January
Downloads (all in pdf form)
Information Pack
Consent Form
Entry Form
(Send completed forms or queries to Graeme at
youngphotographer@roystonrotary.com
)
Local Organiser Graeme Dargie