Prodigy ’09

PRODIGY prod-i-ji
(- noun)

• A young person who is unusually intelligent or skilful for their age
• Any person or thing that causes great wonder
• A child of precocious genius or virtuosity

Prodigy ‘09 is a one of a kind event that aims to bring Prodigies across
the length and breadth of Delhi & NCR schools into one arena and pit
their wits and talents against each other in a variety of competitions.
It is a BUSINESS ORIENTED EVENT for the school students. Enjoying
the first mover advantage, we aim to tap the energies and capture the
attention of all creative, innovative and talented minds of the age
group 16-18 years by the means of an intriguing order of events which
shall take place in Prodigy. The intentions of the same are in
consonance with the SSCBS philosophy of spotting and developing
business talent of the youth in the country.
Our aim, in organizing Prodigy ‘09 is to refine the perception and
thinking of the students towards Management Education and show
them the exciting and rewarding prospects of the same.
Prodigy ‘09 would be a one-day event organized on the
2bth of October from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at National Science Center,
New Delhi.

The event will test the participant’s analytical and creative skills as
well their knowledge of, and interest in, the world of business by
means of three different competitions- Acumen (The Brainstorming
Quiz), Marketing Pitcher (The Market Campaigning Competition) and
You Trade (The Virtual Videos Trade Game). The pressure and stress
that the various competitions will place on the contestants will ensure
that mental toughness could well become the factor that will separate
the best of the best from the rest.

Date:       October 28^th, 2009

Time:       8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Venue:     National Science Centre, Pragati Maidan, Delhi

• Participation in this event is open to students from all streams of classes 11^th and 12^th (preferably class 12^th)
• Each school is required to send a team of 6 students.
  • Acumen- 2 Students
  • YouTrade- 2 Students
  • Marketing Combat- 4 students (includes 2 students who will be participating in Acumen)
  • Students are required to carry their ID Cards and one passport size photograph for registration purposes.
  • Students must report at the venue by 8:30 a.m. and they must be accompanied by their Teacher-In-Charge.
  • Lunch will be provided to both the students and teachers.

The school with the best overall performance will be given the Prodigy ’09 Trophy.

Rules and Regulations

ACUMEN : The Brainstorming Quiz

1. The quiz is a team based contest inviting TWO participants per school.
2. The first round would be a written preliminary quiz and SIX highest scoring teams would be selected for the final quiz.
3. The preliminary round will include in-built tie break questions.
4. The final round would be an audio-visual quiz and INFINITE BOUNCE rules would apply i.e. the team sitting next to the team which answers the given question correctly would get the next question.
5. The decision of the quizmaster would be final and binding on all teams.
6. Prizes:

• First Prize: Rs. 4,000
• Second Prize: Rs. 2,000
• Third Prize: Rs. 1,000

YOUTRADE : The Investment Game

EVENT DETAILS:

The game consists of 4 rounds. All teams act as investors. They will be given a virtual amount of Rs. 20000. There will be several videos in which they have a choice to invest.

Starting with the first round, they will be given a set of news and rumours. The investors have to judge price movement on the basis of these. In the second round, a set of new video prices will be provided (based on the earlier news and rumours). The same process will continue for 4 rounds. After this the final prices based on the news and rumours of the 4^th round will be given.

The first three teams with maximum profit will be declared as winners.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. Each team will have TWO members.
2. All participants are required to bring their own calculators.
3. Any calculation error (like selling more shares than what you own, or spending more than capital with you) will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Use of unfair means and outside help is not permitted.
5. In case of any dispute, the judgement of the organizers will be final and binding.
6. Prizes:

• First Prize: Rs 4,000
• Second Prize: Rs 2,000
• Third Prize: Rs 1,000

MARKETING COMBAT : The Marketing Campaign

Event Details:

All teams have to prepare a formal, audio-visual presentation to present their promotion campaigns; covering features like their target audience/chosen segment, medium of communication, promotion techniques and avenues, place of promotion events. The overall strategy has to be designed and spread out over a phase of 6 months; subject to a budget of Rs 50 lakhs. Teams will also be required to show how the given financial resources are being spent (in terms of cost of each promotional activity) as well as a timeline for the promotional activities. The preliminary round will be a questionnaire round wherein the campaigns of the teams will be judged based on certain questions. 6 teams will then be shortlisted for the final round, where they will have to give their presentations on stage. One of the following topics maybe chosen by each team:

1. Tourism for rural India

2. Organ Donation Campaign

3. An Upcoming Indie Rock Band

4. Electronic Homes

Rules and Regulations:

1. Each team will consist of 4 members. Of these, 2 participants will be those who will be participating in Acumen. One team member will act as an interjector.
2. 6 teams will qualify for the final round on the basis of their preliminary round performance.
3. The final round will see the teams presenting their marketing campaigns on stage by means of a presentation. Each time will be given a time of 6 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for answering interjections. There will be 2 interjections per team.
4. Teams will have to carry their presentations in a properly labelled CD.
5. Exceeding the time limit will result in negative marking,
6. Use of vulgar/obscene language/gestures will lead to disqualifications of the team.
7. Prizes:

• First Prize: Rs 6,000
• Second Prize: Rs 4,000
• Third Prize: Rs 2,000
• Best Interjector: Rs 1,000

Feel free to contact us for further details!