Minecraft Builders Online Tournament Fundraiser: The BedRock Cup

CodeForce will host 2 creative tournaments where kids will compete in a building challenge.  Contestants will test their skills against others in the creative mode. The contest is a battle of creativity, ingenuity, speed, and Minecraft/world knowledge. They are competing for The Bedrock Cup in these tournaments.  

**These are individual tournaments. If there is enough interest, we will hold a team tournament in July (Also as a fundraiser). 

About Blues on Barton

Want to join us in making a difference? We are raising money to benefit Sather Foundation Inc, and any donation will help make an impact. Their annual event has been impacted by the shut down and covid 19. They were raising funds this year for 2 loved, local families battling cancer. Please help us contribute to their annual goal of $25,000.  Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to my family and my community.

More information about Sather Foundation Inc: Our Purposes Of Educating The Public On Subjects Useful To The Individual And Beneficial To The Community And Providing Relief To The Local Families In Need Or Affected By Tragedy, Illness, or Hardship. 

Schedule

There are two tournaments. The start times are listed below. Kids are allowed to compete in both tournaments if they like. 

Date - June 27th

Tournament Times - 10am -12pm, 2pm - 4pm

Required Software

• Windows 10 PC with Minecraft Installed
• Iphone or Android device with Minecraft Installed
• Internet connection. 

Cost

1. $25.00 per kid, per tournament. 
2. 100% of proceeds are donated to The Sather Foundation. 

Age Groups

1. Ages 6-8: Level 1
2. Ages 9-12: Level 2
3. Ages 13-16: Level 3

Live Play By Play

Unlike other Minecraft Tournaments, we will live stream the kids competing with a live play by play! You will get up to the minute commentary and we will do in game interviews with the players. The will be provided a Zoom link and will be unmuted as we visit the build sites!

Tournament Rules

1. Contestants must have Minecraft account (Windows 10, Android, iOS device)
2. Contestants must complete the design challenge within time specified, and must stop working when time is called.
3. Kids will only compete against other kids in their level. 
4. Contestants will have 2 hours to complete their builds. 
5. All mechanisms must work at the time of judging.
6. Once time is called, all players will be removed from the server and judges will rank the builds. 
7. Final Results will be posted within 45 minutes of the tournament ending. 
8. Good conduct, behavior and fair competition is expected from all contestants.
9. In the event of a tie, a Minecraft tiebreaker trivia round will be conducted.

Judging Criteria

1. Complete Design - Does the structure meet all required specifications?
2. Creativity - Novel design/concept, creative rendition of historical or cultural structures
3. Aesthetic - Artistic, looks great, overall good design

Prizes

Since this is a fundraiser, we want to put as much money into The Sather Foundation as possible. Winners will be selected from each age group. 

- Winners from each Age bracket will receive The Bedrock Cup!

- Participant Medals