Participation
- All officially registered teams/tribes are required to participate.
- All members of the team are encouraged to take part in the presentation.
- The Saludo must demonstrate collective participation rather than focusing only on a few performers.
Performance Duration
Each team shall be given a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes for the entire presentation.
Content of the Saludo
The performance may incorporate:
- Team/tribe name
- Team chant or battle cry
- Dance movements
- Rhythmic movements
- Clapping, stomping, body percussion, or vocal effects
- Creative formations
- Symbolic gestures
- Team colors, banners, flags, or lightweight props
- A recognizable signature salute or final pose
Music
- Recorded music may be used.
- Live chants, percussion, body percussion, and vocal effects are highly encouraged.
- Music must be appropriate for a general audience.
Costume and Team Identity
- Teams may wear their official team uniform, color, or costume.
- The use of accessories and simple props that reinforce the identity of the team is encouraged.
- Costumes and props should not obstruct or endanger performers.
Props
- Lightweight and manageable props such as flags, banners, ribbons, fans, scarves, or symbolic objects may be used.
- Props involving fire, explosives, sharp objects, liquids, powder, confetti, or other materials that may create safety hazards or delay the succeeding performance are prohibited.
Safety
- Dangerous lifts, throws, stunts, or movements that may cause injury are prohibited.
- The organizing committee reserves the right to stop a performance if it poses an immediate safety risk.
Originality
- Teams are encouraged to create an original Saludo that represents their own identity.
- Direct copying of another team's presentation is discouraged.
Sportsmanship
- The Saludo must celebrate one's own team without insulting, mocking, threatening, or degrading another team.
- Offensive, discriminatory, obscene, or inappropriate gestures, words, costumes, or actions are prohibited.
Performance Order
The order of presentation shall be determined through drawing of lots or by the sequence established by the organizing committee.
Judges' Decision
The decision of the Board of Judges shall be final.
| Criteria | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Creativity and Originality | 25% |
| Unity, Synchronization, and Coordination | 25% |
| Team Spirit and Energy | 20% |
| Team Identity and Concept | 15% |
| Overall Impact | 15% |
| TOTAL | 100% |
A. Creativity and Originality
Judges shall consider:
- Originality of the presentation
- Creativity of movements, chants, formations, and transitions
- Innovative combination of dance, rhythm, voice, and visual elements
- Creativity of the team's signature salute
B. Unity, Synchronization, and Coordination
Judges shall consider:
- Synchronization of movements
- Coordination among members
- Clean execution of formations and transitions
- Timing and rhythm
- Evidence of teamwork and preparation
C. Team Spirit and Energy
Judges shall consider:
- Enthusiasm and confidence
- Strength and conviction of chants and movements
- Collective participation
- Ability to communicate pride, camaraderie, and team spirit
D. Team Identity and Concept
Judges shall consider:
- Clear representation of the team's name, color, symbol, or identity
- Consistency of the presentation with the team's concept
- Meaningfulness of chants, movements, costumes, and symbols
- Effectiveness of the signature salute in representing the team
E. Overall Impact
Judges shall consider:
- Stage presence
- Audience appeal
- Entertainment value
- Visual and emotional impact
- Strength of opening and ending
- Memorability of the entire presentation
Total:
100%
The final evaluation shall be based on the
combined criteria and corresponding percentages
established above.
