Youth Competitions

 Youth Technology Tournament

This is a Local Group and District competition that has been entered many times by local secondary schools. It is highly popular involving teams at different Key Stages (ages 13-18).

The competition encourages young people to see design and technology as attractive and challenging, by providing opportunities for them to take part in devising and building a solution to a technology 'teaser', as part of a small team, and often in competition with others at the same time and place.

A local Rotary club arranges the venue and provides the tools, materials and any prizes and certificates. Costs are shared by participating clubs and local sponsors

Young Writer

This national competition is looking for young people with a talent for creative writing.  This year young authors are asked to produce a story in prose with a specific title each year.

The story should not exceed one side of A4 and can be handwritten or typed.

Entries will be judged on:

• Imagination relative to the subject
• Ability to engage interest
• Ability to be consistent in the power of argument

The competition is open to three age groups: Junior (7-10), Intermediate (11-13) and Senior (14-17) with ages taken on 31 August

Winners progress from a Local competition (March ) to a District final (April ) and perhaps beyond to a National final (May ).  Prizes and certificates are presented at each stage.  

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Youth Speaks

This competition is organised by a Club in the Dales group and schools are approached to enter a team.

Young Chef

This competition is also organised by a Dales Group Club with local, District and National heats for promising young chefs.