CABLE-TEC GAMES HANDBOOK Revised October 2004 140 Philips Rd. Exton, PA 19341 800-542-5040 Fax 610-363-5898 www.scte.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Section One: General Rules Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 4 Event Planning List ................................................................................................................ 5 Room Requirements ............................................................................................................... 7 Notes for the Host Chapter ..................................................................................................... 8 Event Host Requirements ....................................................................................................... 9 Cable-Tec Games Contacts .................................................................................................... 10 Section Two: National Cable-Tec Games Competitions Participant Policy ................................................................................................................... 13 General Rules ......................................................................................................................... 14 Scoring ................................................................................................................................... 14 Event Hosts ............................................................................................................................ 14 Section Three: Event Descriptions Event Description/Hosts ........................................................................................................ 17 Cable Splicing - .500 Cable ................................................................................................... 18 Fiber Splicing.................................................................................................………………..25 Meter Reading/Black Box ...................................................................................................... 27 Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer (MTDR) .................................................................... 28 Cable Jeopardy ....................................................................................................................... 30 Past/Potential Games .............................................................................................................. 33 Section Four: Forms Award Medallions Order Form .............................................................................................. 34 Event Planning Checklist ....................................................................................................... 35 Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement ........................................................................... 36 On-Site Registration Form ..................................................................................................... 37 Sample Score Sheet ................................................................................................................ 38 Final Results Form ................................................................................................................. 40 2 SECTION ONE: General Rules 3 Introduction The Games Cable-Tec Games is a competition among CATV system personnel centering around technical tasks. Support for the first games came from Paul Levine of CT Publications (Phillips Business Information, Inc.) and he also developed the initial design of the award medallions. Contributions were made by NCTI and industry sponsors. The Cable-Tec Games, originally called Cable Games, were first held in 1989 by the SCTE Rocky Mountain Chapter. Cable-Tec Games competitions have been held annually at the Colorado Cable Television Association’s annual convention and coordinated by the Rocky Mountain Chapter. The games have been a part of SCTE’s Cable-Tec Expo® since 1991. SCTE Chapters and Meeting Groups have hosted Cable-Tec Games at all levels of the organization. Local, state and regional competitors participate to determine who will represent the chapter or region at the National Cable-Tec Games in the “Super Bowl” of telecommunications. Single events in the games have evolved and been defined by participation, practice and interest in the skill they measure. Event Hosts and sponsors have played a tremendous part in this evolution and are most generous in their support of events during the competitions. Without this dedication, the games “do not go on.” Materials, equipment and officials are provided by Event Host organizations. Their support of the Society’s training goals displayed through these games is appreciated. Sponsors provide refreshments, publicity, and support that give the games a special flavor. The medallions given in the games are a symbol of the training that creates winners in the workplace. Competing in an event that is also your job places a spotlight on how you do your job and gives an additional measure of importance to participating. It is the hope of the Society that all members are provided with the opportunity to be a part of this process and to benefit from taking part. Let the Cable-Tec Games begin! 4 The Handbook This handbook is provided to: • • • • Help local SCTE Chapters and Meeting Groups host Cable-Tec Games competitions. Define the modifications necessary to hold a National Cable-Tec Expo Games. Identify the responsibilities of an Event Host. Describe the current, usable events for the games. After reading through this handbook, identify four competitions for your Cable-Tec Games and use the event planning checklist to identify the steps needed to host a successful Cable-Tec Games event. Participation Typically, the local Cable-Tec Games are held in conjunction with a state or regional function and coordinated with the appropriate host association. Each event is sponsored by an Event Host (most are identified and have contacts listed). Annually, at SCTE’s Cable-Tec EXPO, National Cable-Tec Games are held. The contestants are the winners from local and regional competitions, selected by the Regional Director. Participants for chapter, state, or regional competitions must be current SCTE members to enter the Cable-Tec Games. There is no cost to enter the games, but a one-day registration fee may be required by the hosting chapter. 5 Event Planning Checklist Yearly Calendar Planning Process 1. Determine date and location with information you have about other chapter’s events, state or regional vendor days and conferences. Include the date in your yearly calendar. 2. If working with a host association or conference, contact their representative to confirm your chapter’s participation, date, time of day, space requirements and awards presentation. Generally state associations are supportive of the Cable-Tec Games due to increased attendance and system support. Work with the host association to reduce or eliminate any fees for the competitors. 3. Identify events and contact Event Hosts (see Event Host Requirements, p.11). This process may require time and energy to complete. Try to obtain a firm commitment from each sponsor early in the process. You will need the complete name of each Event Host for the program and publicity material for the conference. 4. Contact SCTE Headquarters (see p. 12) to have the date, location and contact number listed in the SCTE “Events Calendar.” 5. Notify CT and other trade publications (see p. 12) for publicity and a listing in their events calendar. Ninety Days Prior 1. Contact the site manager or host association responsible for the conference to confirm scheduled date, time and space requirements. 2. Confirm dates, times and responsibilities with your Event Hosts. 3. Obtain and determine: • Sponsors for beverages, tee shirts and any prizes, etc. • Need for any additional prizes, trophies or plaques in addition to medallions. • What type of “thank you” and/or acknowledgment will be given to Event Hosts and sponsors. 4. Confirm the number of medallions needed and order directly from the vendor (see Award Medallions order form, p. 32). 5. Check the SCTE Web-site (http://www.scte.org) for calendar and contact information. 6. Notify your regional director of date and location of games. Sixty Days Prior 1. Send out a mailer to chapter members about the games with date, time, schedule of events, and registration information. Encourage participants to pre-register. 2. Arrange meeting room space (if part of a convention make arrangements with the host association). Specify the number of tables, refreshments (if needed), audio-visual requirements, microphone and podium equipment that is needed. Determine signal and electrical power needs and discuss with the host association or site. Some convention facilities do not have cable feeds installed, so be sure to check this ahead of time. 3. Contact your sponsors to confirm the date, time, location, equipment and any details that pertain to the sponsor’s donation. 4. Obtain emcee(s) that like to talk, have an outgoing personality and a good sense of humor. 5. Provide information to local system operators (send copies to the SCTE Chapter Support Department). 6. Determine and order the signs you will need to identify rooms, events, sponsors, etc. Thirty Days Prior 1. Pre-register contestants. 2. Contact systems and system managers about their employees taking part, ask for a commitment on the number of employees participating and observing. 6 3. Make any last minute arrangements for meeting room, A/V supplies, refreshments and sponsors as needed. 4. Designate host staff from your membership, including registration, scoring, runners and refreshments. Make sure everyone understands their specific responsibilities. 5. Arrange for photo coverage. Make certain one chapter member is responsible for cameras, photos and identifying people in the photos. The most important rule for the Cable-Tec Games is REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN! This is an opportunity for learning and friendly competition among peers and should be enjoyable for the officials, contestants and audience. After the Games 1. Review the games successes as well as areas that need improvement to plan for next year. 2. Request additional Event Host and sponsor certificates needed from the SCTE Director of Chapter Support (see p. 12). Write thank-you notes to chapter members who donated time and energy. 3. Notify your regional director of winner(s) and determine how to help your winner(s) be the representatives from your region (only two from each SCTE region may participate at Expo). 4. From the results and/or observations of the games, plan any training sessions needed to teach or build skill levels. 5. Send pictures (with names of individuals pictured), required forms and a write-up of the event to the SCTE Director of Chapter Support. 6. Pat yourselves on the back for a good job, well done! 7 Room Requirements Room Allocate enough space to accommodate four events, with sufficient room for an audience for “Cable Jeopardy.” A large room located close to the exhibitor floor usually works well, as does a portion of the exhibitor floor with an adjacent room for “Cable Jeopardy.” Tables Tables (eight feet long) are required for contestants, at least two per event, for record keepers, registration, and any refreshments, handouts or materials on display. Two tables are needed for “Cable Jeopardy” contestants, plus a small table for projector and laptop computer. Arrange the contestant tables in a “U” shape, with contestants inside the tables and observers on the outside of the “U.” This set-up minimizes the possibility of the audience interfering with the contestants, and allows the audience to view the activities underway. Signal and Electrical Power may be required for some events. At a minimum you will need electrical power for the overhead projector and microphones. Some convention facilities do not have cable feeds installed, so be sure to check this ahead of time. Cable splicing and fiber splicing sometimes require extra lighting. Have a few desk lamps on hand. Audio/Visual Needs The following equipment may be needed: • • • • An overhead projector that will connect to a laptop computer. Public address system with a wireless microphone for the emcee. A podium with a microphone for the “Cable Jeopardy” announcer. Six stopwatches (if not provided by Event Hosts). Other The following items may come in handy: • • • • Refreshments and serving materials. Chairs for scorekeepers, registrars and contestants. Trash containers. Any traffic management system necessary, such as ropes, cones, signage (name of Event Host, event, etc.). 8 Notes for the Host Chapter Entry • The events are individual competitions, not team games. • Competitors must be SCTE National members. • Competitors must sign a "Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement" (see p. 34). • There may be a maximum of 36 competitors - more people take more time. Twenty-four seems to be the optimum of competitors for a two-hour competition. Increase the number of stations at each event if there are a lot of competitors. “Cable Jeopardy” is usually the limiting event for time. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes per round to run “Cable Jeopardy,” get it reset, and start a new round of contestants. • Registrants should be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. • Host chapters may want to limit some registrants (i.e., 25 percent of contestants from a single system). • Host chapters should consider accepting at least one competitor from each system wishing to compete. Registration • Have a sign-up sheet/waiver available one hour prior to the games. • Display medallions/pictures/traveling trophy if available. • Hand out tee shirts at registration. • Participants must sign up 15 minutes before the start of the games. • Provide name tags for contestants. (You may want to place “Cable Jeopardy” group numbers on name tags to help identify the contestants.) Orientation • Assign “Cable Jeopardy” group numbers for contestants. • Start “Cable Jeopardy” with Group A. • Keep Group B available for Cable Jeopardy. • Start other events with Groups C, D, and E. • Have Group F and others follow Group E and end with “Cable Jeopardy.” • Keep all contestants close by throughout the events for their turn at “Cable Jeopardy.” Scoring • Running score and totals should be kept confidential until all events are completed. • Score sheets from individual events will be collected periodically and provided to the master scorekeeper. • Master scorekeeper should be distracted as little as possible. Awards Olympic-style first-, second-, and third-place individual medallions are presented to the top finishers in each event and overall. Please send information about the results to SCTE’s Chapter Support Department (see p. 12) and your regional director. Award presentations may be made in the room at the conclusion of the games (or at the banquet if one is planned). Watch for additional opportunities to honor the “overall winner” and the Society for supporting local activities and training. Announcing the winner at other local events puts the SCTE name in front of 9 management while promoting the skills of a local member of the cable telecommunications community. Staffing (14 minimum including Event Host personnel) Several individuals are needed to help make the Games a success, including: Master of Ceremonies (one) - Keeps the audience entertained and informed on each of the competitions while “Cable Jeopardy” is changing groups. (Optional position.) (Wireless microphone.) • • • Registration Person (one) - Must register each contestant 15 minutes before start of the games. Master Score Keeper (one) - Fills in scores as events are completed. Score Runner (one) - Collects scores from events. Events need individuals assigned to that specific event (Event Hosts should provide). • • • • Event One (two judges, one per participant). Event Two (two judges, one per participant). Event Three (two judges, one per participant). “Cable Jeopardy” - chapter is Event Host Computer version – two staff needed (in addition to an NCTI representative) - Announcer - Reads answers. - Judge - Technical accuracy of response. “Cable Jeopardy” props are the responsibility of the hosting chapter (the computer version requires an LCD projector and a screen). Props Event Hosts should provide and update event description, rules, score sheets and props. Props must be maintained in working order and should be updated annually. 10 Event Host Requirements SCTE Cable-Tec Games are intended to serve as a friendly competition and a test of the cable telecommunications technician’s skill and knowledge of a broad range of topics. Local SCTE Chapters and Meeting Groups are encouraged to host or schedule Cable-Tec Games during state or regional events like a training symposium, state convention or vendor day. At the national level, the National Cable-Tec Games are held during the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® and bring together competitors from around the country to vie for the Gold Overall Medallion. The individual events are typically hosted by cable telecommunications equipment manufacturers and suppliers that volunteer their time and manpower to local SCTE Chapters and Meeting Groups. Event Hosts are expected to provide all necessary equipment, props, staff and judges for their event. The events must be generic in nature (not product-specific), and suppliers usually volunteer to sponsor events that relate closely to their product lines. Currently, the events include “Cable Splicing,” “Meter Reading (Black Box),” “MTDR usage,” “Fiber Splicing,” and “Cable Jeopardy.” Ideally, each event will have two or more hosts that the chapters select. This is intended to allow chapters and meeting groups to have a choice of Event Hosts and to insure that a single host is not over-burdened and trying to attend every Cable-Tec Games competition around the country. To be included as an Event Host, equipment manufacturers must agree to the following: • • • • Provide a single point of contact and phone number within the company that can be included in the Event Host contact list. Have available at least two complete sets of props and equipment for the event. Provide at least one and preferably two adequately trained people to serve as fair and impartial judges for the event. In the interest of time, many events require that two contestants be tested at a time. Participate as an Event Host for Cable-Tec Games when requested. Props and equipment include: Event rules Score sheets Sufficient equipment, tools and props for all competitors (enough for two competitors to participate at the same time) Stop watches To become an Event Host, please contact the Director, Chapter Support (see p. 12) at SCTE Headquarters or members of the Cable-Tec Games Subcommittee. 11 Cable-Tec Games Contacts SCTE Staff Contact: Theresa Wilson Director, Chapter Support 610-524-1725 x 227 [email protected] Committee: Allen P. Bierman Thomas & Betts Director of Sales - Western Region 9800 Pyramid Court, #400 Englewood, Colorado 80112 (720) 895-1916 (720) 895-1915 Fax (901) 277-4285 Cell [email protected] Dale Mruz Cox Communications 401 North 117th Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE. 68154 402-934-0490 Office 402-510-0386 Cell [email protected] Dave Smith Radiodetection 4036 Song Thrush Cr Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 641-1270 office (770) 331-7236 cell [email protected] Allen Butters Corning Gilbert 5310 West Camelback Road Glendale, AZ 85301 623-245-1050 Ext. 393 602-300-9842 Cell [email protected] Doc Thissen Bresnan Communications PO Box 640, Laramie, WY 82073 307.745.7333 - O 307.761.0420 - C [email protected] Andy Bearden AFL 864-433-5404 Office 864-431-7186 Cell [email protected] Doug Nolan Comcast 408-494-7345 408-360-7769 Fax [email protected] Barry Smith 303-814-0450 Office 303-478-3193 Cell [email protected] Greg Renfroe Vice President, Sales Arris Telewire Supply 11528 East Lovejoy Road Lovejoy, GA 30250 770-473-9410 770-330-2657 (mobile) [email protected] Bob A. Jackson Trilithic 317-895-3600 Ext. 6608 [email protected] Lauri S. Smith Comcast 720-267-7563 720-267-7565 Fax [email protected] Jerry Chappell Yokogawa Corporation of America 20420 Century Boulevard Germantown, MD 20874 301-528-3313 Office [email protected] Mark A. Ortel Acterna – Sales Support Eng. 5808 Churchman Bypass Indianapolis, IN 46203-6109 317-614-8250 - Office 317-370-2676 Cell [email protected] Jerry Neese NCTI 8022 Southpark Circle #100 Littleton, CO 80120 303-638-6609 Mobile 303-209-1346 Office 303-729-0130 Fax [email protected] Mark Webb Trilithic 317-895-3600 [email protected] Jim Brown AFL 717-335-3540 Office 215-680-7985 Cell [email protected] M. J. Jackson (Chair) John Weeks Enterprises, Inc. 800-241-1232 800-329-8008 Fax 214-762-7676 Cell [email protected] Jim Fronk Cox Communications 316-792-2574 Office 316-786-0773 Cell [email protected] Marshall Kurschner Comcast 989-269-3382 989-269-9125 Fax [email protected] Jim Smith Tempo 800-642-2155 Ext. 258 760-486-4900 Cell [email protected] Matt Mclure Corning Cable Systems 312-879-9781 office 312-446-2870 mobile [email protected] Jon Lander Trilithic 9710 Park Davis Drive 800-344-2412 Ext. 6607 317-895-3613 317-506-6424 Cell [email protected] Mike Phebus, BPS, BDS NCTI 8022 Southpark Circle #100 Littleton, CO 80122-5658 (303) 209-1389 (direct) (303) 324-2108 (cell) (303) 209-0104 [email protected] 13 315-263-6747, Cell [email protected] Mike Richardson Director of Sales Acterna CND 5808 Churchman Bypass Indianapolis Indiana, 46203 317-614-8282 office 317-370-9907 cell [email protected] Ron Stoneburner Corning Gilbert 800-528-5567 Ext. 458 602-284-1037 Cell [email protected] Pam Nobles Senior Director of Instructional Design, Technical Comcast University 1500 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-640-7074 215-450-3735 (cell) 215-981-7595 (fax) [email protected] Ronnie Dixon 3SAE Technologies, Inc. 5804 Deer Run Drive McKinney, TX 75070 214-726-9165 Office 469-223-5614 Cell [email protected] Steve C. Allen, BCE, BTCS, BPS, BDS Sr. Broadband Technologist. Kramer Firm, Inc 3361 Sundance Trail Placerville, CA 95667 530-622-2856 Voice 530-622-2899 Fax [email protected] Randy J. Bunnell Broadband Solutions, Inc. 1886 Commerce Drive DePere WI 54115 920-339-8056 920-339-8058 Fax [email protected] Steve Christopher 8541 W. Southgate Shores Circle Tanarac, FL 33321 601.291.7000 954.722.3081 FAX [email protected] Rich LaPat Technical Training Manager Comcast University - Southern Division 4400 Belle Oaks Drive N. Charleston, SC 29405 843.266.3230 office 843.870.3826 cell [email protected] Steve Johnson Cox Communications Oklahoma City, OK. 405-600-7803 [email protected] Rick A. Young Cisco 530-621-4692 408-525-0999 Fax [email protected] Todd D. Lubbers University of Wyoming Senior Technician Outreach School Laramie, Wyoming 82070 307-766-2151 Office 307-766-3445 Fax [email protected] Roger D. Mathews Manager Applications Engineering PPC 6176 East Molloy Road East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-431-7514, Office 14 Vicki Story Radiodetection – Riser Bond 800-524-1739 Office 402-304-1713 Cell [email protected] Woody Cash Comcast 408-918-3223 408-294-9572 Fax [email protected] William “Bill” Lutz Corning Gilbert 623-245-1050 Ext. 474 601-684-6753 Cell [email protected] Press Releases Communications Technology Magazine Phone 301-354-1797 Jonathan Tombes ([email protected]) Laura Hamilton ([email protected]) Fax 15 301-738-8453 SECTION TWO: National Cable-Tec Games Competitions 16 SCTE National Cable-Tec Games Candidates’ Selection Policy I. The National Cable-Tec Games will have a limit of 28 contestants. A. These contestants should typically be winners from local games in their region, two contestants (areas should identify one alternate who will only compete in the absence of that area’s contestant) from thirteen areas; 12 regions and Canada, totaling 26 contestants. B. The National Cable-Tec Games overall winner from the year before will participate as the 27th player. Additionally, the local “host” region of the current EXPO will provide one contestant and one alternate to compete on a team to complete 28 participants totaling 7 teams of 4 contestants each. II. Regional and International Directors must work with chapters in their region to identify two contestants and one alternate to compete in the National Cable-Tec Games. III. If any region / international area does not submit contestants and alternates from that area forty-five days before EXPO then those contestant slots will be awarded to local “host” region of the current EXPO. IV. Overall first place winner of the previous year’s National Cable-Tec Games will receive a subsidized trip to the current EXPO by SCTE National to defend his/her title. The package includes: complimentary Cable-Tec EXPO registration, hotel room for four days, $500 maximum travel allowance. V. Contestants at the National Cable-Tec Games will receive complimentary full Cable-Tec EXPO registrations. VI. All alternate contestants and spouses will receive complimentary registration to the Exhibit Hall only. Optional full-attendee registrations may be provided by the local chapter (using complimentary registrations won throughout the year) or by the contestant’s employer. VII. National Cable-Tec Games participants (contestants and alternates) at the year’s final competition, held at Cable-Tec EXPO, will be required to: a. Be active National Members of SCTE. b. Be named by their Regional Director as a contestant. c. Register and turn in to SCTE Headquarters, thirty days before the competition, the following signed documents; i. SCTE Cable-Tec Games Liability Waiver ii. Registration Form 17 General Rules The National Cable-Tec Games area will be set up and ready one hour before the games begin. All contestants must be “checked in” 30 minutes prior to the games. NO late registrations will be accepted. Contestant participation begins 1 hour before the start of the games with orientation and instruction. • • • Contestants’ orientation will allow participants to familiarize themselves with each of the events before the games begin. (Events will be set-up and available 1 hour prior to start of competition.) Contestant instruction will be done 15 minutes prior to the start of the Games. (Attendance at the instruction period is mandatory.) Once the Games begin there will be NO equipment or event training. Contestants will NOT be critiqued on their individual performance during the games. Scoring Running score and totals should be kept confidential until all events are completed. Score sheets from individual events will be collected periodically and provided to the master scorekeeper. The master scorekeeper should not be distracted. Medallions for first-, second- and third-place in each event plus an overall category will be awarded by the SCTE Chairman, President or SCTE Engineering Committee Chairman. 18 Event Hosts ONLY Event Hosts who have provided significant support to local and regional Cable-Tec Games throughout the year will be considered for hosting the National Cable-Tec Games. Event Hosts should have participated in at least five local Cable-Tec Games throughout the previous year. A company that sends in a few tools or parts will not be listed or promoted as a National Cable-Tec Games Event Host. Opportunities for participation as an Event Host or as a sponsor may be available, so contact the Director of Chapter Support at SCTE Headquarters or members of the Cable-Tec Games Subcommittee for information. (See Cable-Tec Games Contacts, p.12) New events that have not been tried at local and state competitions will not be used at the National Cable-Tec Games. All events will be set up and ready one hour before the start of the games for orientation. Event Hosts and Event Host staff must be on site before, during and at the conclusion of the National Cable-Tec Games. Staffing needs must be coordinated before the start of the games. Games orientation will be done during the hour prior to the start of the games. NO product training or orientation will be done at the events once the games begin. All Events for the National Cable-Tec Games will be designed and prepared to facilitate at least two contestants at a time. This may require two manufacturers co-hosting a single event. Coordination between two Event Hosts must be done before the start of the games. The Cable-Tec Games Subcommittee will try to have two sponsors for each event. Event Hosts must provide completely for their event’s requirements including: • • • • • • • • • Setting up their event and assisting in the games location preparation Equipment (including safety glasses) Tools (not all-in-one tools or automatic drills) Props Sufficient lighting Score sheets Stop watches Staff as needed Event judge (At local chapter Cable-Tec Games competitions, event judges will be qualified individuals appointed by the event hosts. At the National Cable-Tec Games competition, event judges must be company employees, no manufacturer’s reps or system personnel.) 19 SECTION THREE: Event Descriptions 20 EVENT DESCRIPTIONS / HOSTS For all events except “Cable Jeopardy,” the Event Host will provide all necessary equipment, tools, props, score sheets, timers, and staffing to run the event. For “Cable Jeopardy” only, the host chapter is responsible for putting on the event, including staffing, scoreboard, and lockout box with visual/audible indicator. NCTI will provide the answers and questions only. CABLE SPLICING (Created by Gilbert Engineering, Phoenix, AZ) The contestant will be expected to prepare both ends of a length of .500 cable and connectorize one end with a .500 pin connector. Judging will be based on quality of workmanship and final results. • Timed Event: All tools supplied, (may bring own tools). No drills. HOST: Corning Gilbert (800) 528-0199 Bill Lutz, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: Corning Gilbert (623) 245-1050 Allen Butters, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: PPC: Roger D. Mathews (315) 431-7514, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: LRC: Allen P. Bierman (720) 895-1916, E-mail: [email protected] OPTICAL CABLE SPLICING (Created by 3SAE Technologies, Franklin, TN) The contestant will be expected to prepare both ends of a length of fiber optic cable, fusion splice the ends together, install optical splice protector sleeve, clean splicer and cleaver and properly discard shards. Judging will be based on SAFTY, quality of workmanship and final results. • Timed Event: All equipment and tools will be supplied. HOST: 3 SAE Technologies, Ronnie Dixon (214) 726-916, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: Corning, Matt Mclure (312) 446-2870 Cell, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: AFL, Paul Kaplan (303) 241-1192 Cell, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: Gemini, Kim Leaming, (800) 443-6462, E-mail: [email protected] METER READING (Created by TCI Training Center, Denver, CO) Measure and record the input and output levels of a "Black Box", (box has a tap, DC, & splitter inside). Determine tap and DC values, and match “Black Box” to the appropriate schematic. • Timed Event. Analog and digital meters will be available, (may bring own meter). HOST: Acterna (800) 428-4424 Mike Richardson, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: Acterna (317) 614-8520 Mark Ortel, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: Trilithic (800) 344-2412 Bob Jackson, E-mail: [email protected] 21 CABLE JEOPARDY (Created by NCTI, Denver, CO) Similar to the game show. Four or five categories, four contestants, points scored for correct questions, points are subtracted for incorrect questions HOST: NCTI (303) 797-9393 Jerry Neese, E-mail: [email protected] MTDR (Created by Riser Bond & TCI, Denver, CO) Measure a number of lengths of drop cables determine, termination and velocity of propagation. • Timed Event HOST: Riser Bond/Radiodetection,Vicki Story (402) 304-1713 Cell, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: Riser Bond/Radiodetection (770) 641-1270 Dave Smith, E-mail: [email protected] HOST: Tempo, Jim Smith (760) 486-4900 Cell, E-mail: [email protected] 22 Cable Splicing - .500 Cable (Created by Gilbert Engineering, Phoenix, AZ) Description: The contestant will be expected to: 1) Prepare both ends of a length of .500 cable 2) Complete installation of one .500 pin connector Staffing: Two judges Time Limit: Timed event - 5 min. limit Props: Connector installation instructions .500 cable .500 three-piece pin type connectors cable cutters utility knife jacket striping tool tubing cutter core only tool core/strip tool lineman’s pliers center conductor cleaner water pump pliers (2) crescent wrench (2) diagonal cutters needle nose pliers, first aid kit stop watch score sheet safety glasses Contestant may bring their own tools. NO DRILLS ALLOWED. NO ALL-IN-ONE TOOLS ALLOWED. Competition: Prepare both ends of a piece of .500 cable (may be jacketed) and connectorize one end of the cable following the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions. Judging will be based on quality of workmanship and final results, not on system or MSO splicing policies and procedures. One judge per contestant, usually two judges and two contestants at a time. Scoring is done while splicing. Critiquing, if any must be quick. Connectors will be removed later. Scoring: - 100 points possible - Ten guidelines for evaluating - Maximum 10 points per guideline check, 1-10 points based on quality per judge’s observation - Winner based on total points scored - Time is the tie-breaker 23 Cable Splicing - .500 Cable Score Sheet Objective: The contestant will be expected to: 1. Prepare both ends of a length of unflooded jacketed .500 cable 2. Complete installation of one three piece .500 pin connector Equipment Supplied:** 3 piece 500 Pin Connectors .500 Cable Prep Tools Tubing Cutter Scale Coring Tools Crescent Wrenches Diagonal Cutters Cable Cutters Lineman's Pliers Needle Nose Pliers First Aid Kit Installation instructions Utility Knife Score sheets Gloves Safety Glasses ** Contestants may bring their own tools, gloves & safety glasses. No drills or all-in-one tools allowed!!! Scoring: 10 points maximum for each correct application Maximum points: 100 Start: Everything on Table after contestant organizes. Start on judges verbal “go”. End on contestants’ verbal “finish”. Preparation of Cable (50% of score per end) Points Possible Points Awarded 10 ____ -5 points/end > 5” 10 ____ -5 points/end 10 10 10 10 ____ ____ ____ ____ -5 points/end -5 points/end -5 points/end -5 points/end 10 ____ All or nothing 10 ____ -5 wrong sequence -5 using channel locks -10 not tight 10 ____ -5 pt. No protective 10 ____ -5 pt. If blood drawn All or nothing 1. Appropriate length of & removal of cable jacket No more than 5” below conn. 2. Correct trim of outer conductor (Burrs, nicks & evenness) 3. Proper removal of dielectric from center conductor 4. Center conductor length (+/- 1/16”) 5. Center conductor trim “pyramid cut” or “beveled” 6. Proper coring of both ends of cable Installing the Connector 7. Connector integral sleeve completely seated (As per instruction sheet) 8. Proper use of wrenches/tightening sequence Safety/Time 9. Safe installation eye gear 10. Installation time (Limit 5 minutes) Stop @ 5 minutes, score what’s completed. Notes In case of tie, best time will be used to determine winner Name ______________________________ Total Points: ______ System _____________________________ Time: ______ 24 Optical Cable Splicing - 250 micron Optical Cable (Created by 3SAE Technologies, Franklin, TN) Description: The contestant will be expected to: 1) Prepare both ends of a length of 250-micron optical cable 2) Complete installation by fusion splicing both ends together with optical splice protector sleeve installed Staffing: Two judges Time Limit: Timed event - 5 min. limit Props: Fusion splicer installation instructions 250-micron cable Optical splice protector sleeve Safety glasses Optical cable cleaning tool Alcohol Lint free Kim wipes ACT Cleaning tips Stopwatch Score sheet Light Source Competition: Prepare both ends of a piece of 250-micron cable (may be 900-micron) and install splice protector sleeve on one end of the cable before following the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions. Judging will be based on quality of workmanship and final results, not on system or MSO splicing policies and procedures. There will be One judge per contestant, usually two judges and two contestants at a time. Scoring is done while splicing, Critiquing, if any must be quick. Scoring: - 100 points possible - Eleven guidelines for evaluating - Maximum 20 points per guideline check, 1-10 points based on quality per judge’s observation - Winner based on total points scored - Time is the tie-breaker 25 OBJECTIVE: The participant will be expected to proficiently execute the following: A) Prepare both ends of a length of fiber optic cable B) Fuse two fiber optic ends together C) Complete installation of one fiber optic protective sleeve SUPPLIED: ● Fusion Splicer ● Preparation tools ● Alcohol dispenser ● Protective sleeves ● Miller Stripper ● Safety glasses ● Kim Wipes ● Cleaver ● Light Source RULES AND REGULATIONS DECRIPTION POINTS Preparation of Cable Wearing of Safety glasses Appropriate length of, and removal of outer protective coatings Appropriate cleaning of optical cable Correct cleave of optical cable Correct cleave length of optical cable POINTS POSSIBLE 20 10 10 10 10 FUSION SPLICE Obtaining a 0.00 / 0.01 / 0.02 dB loss estimate results in maximum score Obtaining a 0.03 / 0.04 / 0.05 dB loss estimate results in maximum score 10 5 Proper installation of splice protection sleeve 10 Appropriate cleaning / inspection of fusion splicer for chards 5 Appropriate cleaning / inspection of cleaver for chards 5 Installation Time (5 minute time limit) Maximum of Points to be earned In case of point “tie” –The fastest time will be used to determine winner 10 100 NAME: __________________________________ TOTAL POINTS: ________________________ SYSTEM: ________________________________ TIME: __________________________________ SCTE Score sheet for fusion splicing 102104 26 Meter Reading Sample Score Sheet Objective: 1. Measure/record the input level of the box (5 points) 2-8. Measure/record seven output levels of the box (5 points each) 9. Determine the value of the tap (20 points) 10. Determine the value of the DC (20 points) 11. Match the “Black Box” to its schematic (20 points) Supplied: Box #_________ Meter Type __________ Scoring: 5 points for each correct measurement (40) (#’s 1 - 8). 20 points each for correct tap & DC value (#’s 9 - 10). 20 points for correct schematic (#11). Time is tie breaker. Points Points Measurement Value Possible Awarded 1. Input level _____dB 5 ______ 2. Output "A" _____dB 5 ______ 3. Output "B" _____dB 5 ______ 4. Output "C" _____dB 5 ______ 5. Output "D" _____dB 5 ______ 6. Output "E" _____dB 5 ______ 7. Output "F" _____dB 5 ______ 8. Output "G" _____dB 5 ______ 9. Tap Value (+/- 2dB) _____dB 20 ______ 10. DC Value (+/- 2dB) _____dB 20 ______ 11. Matching Schematic _____ 20 ______ Identify the schematic that matches your “Black Box” A C B D Name ______________________________ Total Points: ______ System ____________________________ Time: 27 ____ MTDR - Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer (Created by TCI Training Center, Denver, CO) Description: Determine length and termination of cables and velocity of propagation. Staffing: Two judges/timers Time Limit: Timed event - 5 min. maximum Equipment Supplied: TDR CABLE BOX with four cables: 1) Each cable is accessible through test port with (supplied) jumper cable. 2) Measure and record length and termination of each cable test port. Determine location of splice as required. 3) Change Velocity of Propagation on each test port as given. Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer Score Sheets Stopwatches Contestants may bring their own meter. Competition: Contestants who have not competed should NOT watch. Measure and record length and termination of four cable samples. One judge per contestant, usually two judges and two competitors at a time. Scoring: 100 points possible Winner based on total points scored Time is the tiebreaker 28 MTDR - Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer Sample Score Sheet (Test developed by Riser-Bond Instruments) Objective: 1) Each of four cables is accessible through test port with (supplied) jumper cable. 2) Measure and record length and termination of each test port. Determine location of splice as required. 3) Change Velocity of Propagation on each test port as given. Supplied: Box #_________ Meter Scoring: 10 points for each correct “Velocity of Propagation” measurement (80) 20 points for bonus distance to splice Winner based on total points scored Time is tiebreaker Measure and record length and termination. Test Port 1: Using VOP of 80 Total Length __________________ Termination: Open ____ Short ____ Incorrect _____ Incorrect _____ Correct _____ (10 pts.) Correct _____ (10 pts.) Test Port 2: Using VOP of 88 Total Length __________________ Termination: Open ____ Short ____ Incorrect _____ Incorrect _____ Correct _____ (10 pts.) Correct _____ (10 pts.) Test Port 3: Using VOP of 90 Total Length __________________ Termination: Open ____ Short ____ Incorrect _____ Incorrect _____ Correct _____ (10 pts.) Correct _____ (10 pts.) Test Port 4: Using VOP of 83 Total Length __________________ Termination: Open ____ Short ____ Incorrect _____ Incorrect _____ Correct _____ (10 pts.) Correct _____ (10 pts.) Bonus: Distance to Splice _____________ Incorrect _____ Correct _____ (20 pts.) Name ______________________________ Total Points: _________ (100 points possible) Team ______________________________ Time: 29 _________ (tiebreaker) “CABLE JEOPARDY” (Created by NCTI, Denver, CO) Description: Similar to the game show. Five categories, four contestants, points scored for correct questions, points are subtracted for incorrect questions. Staffing: Announcer - Read answers/questions Technical Judge - Interprets response/challenges Scorekeeper (Scorekeeping functions are included in the computer version) Time Limit: Limit 10 minutes per round - Up to 24 contestants use five answer categories. (It typically takes about two hours for 24 contestants.) Props: Host chapter may wish to build a four button lock-out response system with audio and visual indicators. Ten second response time with remote reset. NCTI can provide the Jeopardy Game on CD for chapter meetings. The “Light system” with (4) hats and boxes can be requested. Shipping will depend upon the availability of the system. Request for CD made to NCTI 45 to 60 days prior to chapter meeting. “Cable Jeopardy” Competition Groups: Four contestants at a time. Selected by random assignment in groups of four, i.e..1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 2a, 2b, etc. For scoring purposes each round should have the same number of contestants. Procedure: “Cable Jeopardy” is conducted in the following manner: • Contestant "a" starts the round and selects a category/point value. • The appropriate category/point value is chosen • The answer is presented on screen. • Announcer reads answer. • EARLY BUZZER - Stop answer, allow question. • RIGHT question > next answer. (Contestant who gave correct question selects next category and point value.) • WRONG question > subtract points > complete answer > any other contestant may respond. • REGULAR BUZZER • RIGHT question > next answer. • WRONG question > subtract points > any other contestant may respond. • NO CORRECT QUESTION • Announcer reads correct question. • JUDGEMENT ON QUESTION • If contestant’s question does not match the announcer’s question, announcer must seek technical judge’s ruling. • Technical judge determines accuracy of response. 30 • Judged correct, contestant with correct answer selects next category. • Judged incorrect, contestant attempting to answer loses points and contestant with last correct response selects category/point value. Continue the above until the board is cleared, or time has expired. Scoring: Scoring is based on the following: • Point values awarded for correct responses. • Points are deducted for incorrect answers. • Tie scores - Ties will broken by lowest combined time of all other events. A running score for each round will be kept for each contestant. After the round each contestant’s score is recorded and sent to the master scorekeeper. 31 “Cable Jeopardy” Answers/Questions Order Form The “Cable Jeopardy” questions and answers are provided by the National Cable Telecommunications Institute and MUST REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. We ask that the “Cable Jeopardy” questions and answers be sent only to the Chapter President or representative and returned to NCTI immediately after the Cable-Tec Games, this also includes the CD. Host chapter must provide the screen and projector. Please fill out the following information and send to NCTI. Games Title: ________________________________________ Date Required: ________________________________________ Chapter Name: ________________________________________ Chapter President: ________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ Items Requested: ____ Computer version-NCTI staff operates the game. ____ CD version-Local Chapter operates the game. ____ Light System _________________________________________________________________________ Please fax/send this Cable Jeopardy Order Form to: NCTI - CABLE JEOPARDY Attn: Jerry Neese 801 W. Mineral Avenue Littleton, CO 80120-4501 Phone: 303-797-9393 ext 130 Fax: 303-797-9394 32 Other Past/Potential Games NAME THAT DISTORTION Competitors identify a number of picture distortions from a video tape. Suggestions for video tape include: Leading ghost Over modulation Hum modulation Satellite noise Excessive Y/C delay Ingress Trailing ghost Low signal Sixty cycle noise Sync buzz Cross/inter modulation Excessive signal MULTIMETER This should be a fair event, with the host providing both an analog and digital meter, or allowing the competitor to bring their own meter. CONVERTER TOSS Toss converters into large trash cans or shoot hoops. GO FETCH FIBER SPLICING (Mechanical) Emergency restoration. Safety may be a concern. FASTEST REMOTE OPERATOR (Created by US Electronics) A “Dual” with remote in holster and batteries in belt…Draw, load and shoot. 33 SECTION FOUR: Forms 34 Award Medallions Order Form Gold, silver, and bronze award medallions have the SCTE logo, engraving, and red, white, and blue neck ribbon. Delivery for medallions - allow 2-3 weeks. Date Required: ________________________________________ Typical Engraving Layout: Chapter/Games Title: Year: Event Name: Rocky Mountain Cable-Tec Games 1996 Cable Splicing (Please print clearly.) Game Title: ___________________________________________ Year: ___________________________________________ Events: 1. _________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________ 5. Overall ___________________________________ Three medallions are required for each event listed above, one of each type (1st Place - Gold medal, 2nd Place - Silver medal, 3rd Place - Bronze medal). _________________________________________________________________________ Ship to: Chapter Name ________________________________________ Contact ________________________________________ System ________________________________________ Shipping Address ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Fax form to: 407-862-0651 Mail form to: Logogram 600 Technology Park Dr Suite 108 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Phone number: 800-442-5824 35 Event Planning Checksheet Schedule Party Responsible/Individual YEARLY CALENDER PLANNING 1. Select Games date/time 2. Contact host association 3. Select events and Event Hosts 4. Notify SCTE Date Completed Chapter/Assoc. ___________ Chapter/Assoc. ___________ Chapter ___________ Chapter ___________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Chapter/Assoc. ___________ Chapter/Assoc. ___________ _____________ _____________ Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ Chapter ___________ ____________ Arrange meeting room Chapter __________ ____________ 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter Chapter Chapter. Chapter ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ THIRTY DAYS PRIOR 1. Pre-register Contestants 2. Contact system managers 3. Meeting room final check 4. Identify chapter staff 5. Arrange photo/media coverage Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ AFTER THE GAMES 1. Review process/revise 2. Thank-you to sponsor/members 3. Notify Regional Director 4. Plan any training needed 5. Send pictures/names to SCTE 6. Commend your chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ NINETY DAYS OR EARLIER 1. Contact site manager/host 2. Contact Event Host 3. Obtain sponsors for: Beverages Prizes (if needed) Other _______________ 4. Order Medallions from Logogram 5. Check www.scte.org for event 6. Notify Regional Director SIXTY DAYS PRIOR Send out mailer (events & participants) Contact sponsors Obtain Emcee(s) Publicity to local sources Make signs as needed 36 Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement In consideration of the participation of the undersigned in the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers Inc.’s (SCTE) Cable-Tec Games to be held on or about: _________________________________________________________, 20_____ at the Date of competition the undersigned agrees and acknowledges that his or her participation in said games is voluntary and is not undertaken under duress. The undersigned agrees to assume all risks related to his or her participation in these games. The undersigned waives any and all cause(s) of action which he or she may have against SCTE, its employees, agents, servants, or representatives, and/or which may arise as a result of the undersigned’s participation in the Cable-Tec Games. The undersigned agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers Inc., its employees, agents, servants, or representatives, from and against any and all loss, damages, costs, or expenses which he or she may suffer, incur, be put to, or pay, or any liabilities or claims which may arise, as a result of the undersigned’s participation in these games. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, has hereunto set his or her hand this __________________ day of ________________________________________, 19_____ . Name: Witness: _____________________________ Signature _____________________________ Signature _____________________________ Print _____________________________ Print 37 On-Site Registration Form Conference Name: _________________________________ Date of Event: ____________ Host Chapter: _____________________________________________________________ Chapter Contact: ___________________________________________________________ Events: Name Hosts: ____________________________ _________________________ ____________________________ _________________________ ____________________________ _________________________ ____________________________ _________________________ System SCTE Number A 1 ________________________________ ______________________ _______________ B 2 ________________________________ ______________________ _______________ C 3 ________________________________ ______________________ _______________ D 4 ________________________________ ______________________ _______________ E 5 ________________________________ ______________________ _______________ F 6 ________________________________ ______________________ _______________ G 7 ________________________________ ______________________ _______________ H 8 ________________________________ ______________________ _______________ A 9 ________________________________ ______________________ _______________ B 10 _______________________________ ______________________ ________________ C 11 _______________________________ ______________________ ________________ D 12 _______________________________ ______________________ ________________ E 13 _______________________________ ______________________ ________________ F 14 _______________________________ ______________________ ________________ 38 Name System SCTE Number G 15 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ H 16 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ A 17 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ B 18 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ C 19 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ D 20 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ E 21 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ F 22 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ G 23 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ H 24 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ A 25 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ B 26 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ C 27 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ D 28 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ E 29 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ F 30 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ G 31 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ H 32 _______________________________ ______________________ _________________ Fax to SCTE Chapter Support Department, 610-363-5898. 39 Sample Overall Score Sheet To keep any single event score from unfairly weighting the final results, the overall winner will be determined by adding up the individual’s place standing for each event. The contestant with the best overall place standing (lowest combined place total) places highest. Total combined time will be used as the tie breaker. NAME Jim Chuck Dave Sam Mike Robert GO FETCH SPLICING METERS SCORE TIME (sec.) TIME (sec.) TIME (sec.) 100 100 100 90 80 90 105 96 119 125 90 110 PLACE SCORE 2 1 3 5 6 4 100 100 100 98 95 98 125 183 138 129 135 140 PLACE SCORE 1 3 2 4 6 5 100 100 90 100 100 90 190 198 204 212 175 185 JEOPARDY PLACE SCORE 2 3 6 4 1 5 400 460 440 380 350 310 OVERALL PLACE PLACE TOTAL TIME (sec.) PLACE 3 1 2 4 5 6 8 8 13 17 18 20 420 477 461 466 400 435 1 2 3 4 5 6 Timing: Recording the time of each event in seconds makes adding the total time easier. Overall: Once each event has been completed by all contestants and their place standing for each event has been established, add the place standing numbers together for overall place standing. Winner: Lowest place standing score is overall winner. Cumulative time is tie breaker. 40 Final Results Form Conference Name ____________________________________ Date _________________ Host Chapter ______________________________________________________________ Chapter Contact ____________________________________Phone #_________________ WINNERS OF EACH EVENT Event ____________________________________ 1st Place Name ____________________________ 2nd Place Name ____________________________ 3rd Place Name ____________________________ Host __________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ Event ____________________________________ 1st Place Name ____________________________ 2nd Place Name ____________________________ 3rd Place Name ____________________________ Host __________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ Event ____________________________________ 1st Place Name ____________________________ 2nd Place Name ____________________________ 3rd Place Name ____________________________ Host __________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ Event ____________________________________ 1st Place Name ____________________________ 2nd Place Name ____________________________ 3rd Place Name ____________________________ Host __________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ Event ____________________________________ 1st Place Name ____________________________ 2nd Place Name ____________________________ 3rd Place Name ____________________________ Host __________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ Overall ___________________________________ 1st Place Name ____________________________ 2nd Place Name ____________________________ 3rd Place Name ____________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ System _________________________ Jeopardy Scores of Overall Winners: 1st Place Name ____________________________ 2nd Place Name ____________________________ 3rd Place Name ____________________________ Fax to SCTE Chapter Support Department, (610) 363-5898 41 Score _________________________ Score _________________________ Score _________________________
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