Hackathon Event

Description

  • Even if you're not an expert at coding, this hackathon will offer an opportunity to strengthen your skills and collaborate with others to create something useful. Below are important dates to keep in mind:
    • Aug 11 -> Signup Period Ends
    • Aug 12-14 -> Summer 2022 Hackathon
  • Our program is dedicated to providing the Gilroy/Morgan Hill/Hollister youth with the opportunity to develop their coding skills. We specialize in hackathons where students participate in teams and compete for prizes.

Timeline

8/12 6:00pm Opening Ceremony
8/12 6:30pm Hacking Begins
8/14 12:00pm Hacking Ends
8/14 2:00pm Project Presentations
8/14 3:30pm Awards Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

8/12 | 6:00pm - 6:30pm

The official start of the hackathon where we deliver the opening presentation along with the finalized teams, prompts, rules, and timeline.

  • It is highly recommended you attend this portion of the hackathon (at least half of your team must attend to participate)
  • =IMPORTANT= DO NOT START CODING during this period

Hacking Begins

8/12 | 6:30pm

Now's your time to shine! Start working with your team to build your project. No strings attached!

  • =IMPORTANT= Your project must follow one of the given prompts and guidelines; otherwise, your team may lose a lot of points for unrelated topic deductions
  • Remember, you only have 44 hours to complete your project... Use your time wisely

Hacking Ends

8/14 | 12:00pm

STOP coding! Your 44 hours of intense stress and turmoil are finally up! We hope you learned some valuable skills and made some new friends along the way.

  • =IMPORTANT= Make sure you turn in your project BEFORE the deadline at 12:30pm. You can find the submission form on the Discord server or Submit Here
  • Don't leave yet though, because you still need to present your project to the judges
  • From now until Project Presentations (2:00pm), your team will have around 2 hours to prepare for your presentation. Get back to work!

Project Presentations

8/14 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

This is where your team will present your product to our honored judges.

  • Be Creative! Make your product stand out by including a demo or showing its function across multiple sources
  • Presentations will occur in order of team number (i.e. Team 1 will go first)
  • It is advised you have your camera on and that you ensure your microphone and tech work before presenting
  • =IMPORTANT= 5 minutes max per team. Your team is not allowed to go ABOVE those 5 minutes... Use your time wisely.
  • Your team will be graded on both the product and presentation as per the rubric

Awards Ceremony

8/14 | 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Congratuations! Judge scores are tallied and here's where we announce the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams along with positive feedback for each.

  • Winners: we will contact you via Email about your prizes; allow up to 2 days for a response
  • For Questions, ask in the Discord server (#ask-questions), or contact tech support at tech@gilroyhacks.com

Signup Instructions

1. Sign up w/ this form

- These questions are used to gauge your experience and skills so we can pair you with others

2. Join the Discord

- Please change your nickname to your First and Last name

3. Create/join a team

- Join teams in the Discord Server!

4. Start discussing ideas for a project

- Between now and the start of the hackathon is a great time to come up with project ideas & download any software you may need
- However, you can't start working on the project until the hackathon begins

5. Wait for the hackathon to start!

- Mark your calendars, Aug 12 - 14

Rules

By attending this hackathon, you are required to abide and follow these guidelines and code of conduct.
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disquilification.

Hackathon Guidelines

No cheating

- Do not consult with other teams

Do not plagiarize

- You are allowed to use existing libraries and packages with a valid liscence and give credit when credit is due
- You may also use old projects as frameworks for your product, but you cannot work on any material that is related to the hackathon before the event

Maintain open communications with your team at all times

- A good team player is one who is always able to be reached and assists in team duties when needed

Any resource is at your disposal

- You may use a combination of software and hardware in your project

Ask for help when needed

- Don't be afraid to ask questions in the Discord or ask an organizer directly
- We want to ensure your team's success in this hackathon, so feel free to ask any questions if you feel unsure

*subject to change

Code of Conduct

Treat everyone with respect

- This includes team members, judges, organizers, volunteers, etc.
- We reserve the right to refuse patronage to participants based on their actions

Be appropriate

- Respond professionally with organizers, answer questions truthfully, and ensure your project does is not offensive in any way

Privacy is tantamount

- You may not photograph anyone without consent
- We take your privacy VERY seriously

Don't be lazy

- Help out anyone whenever possible (with navigation, signups, etc.), whether it's your teammate or another participant
- You are required to provide adequete effort to your team

Be ethical and equal

- Consider the ramifications of your actions; do not do anything that will reputably harm others or yourself
- Split up work and treat others equally; Prizes are required to be split equally among the team

*subject to change

Photo Release Waiver

By participating in this hackathon, you hereby grant us permission to use your likeness and projects in a photograph, video, or other digital media in any and all of its publications, including, but not limited to social media and web-based publications. Any and all photos taken during the hackathon duration will become the proprietary property of Gilroy Hacks.

Upon agreeing to these terms, you authorize Gilroy hacks to edit, copy, or distribute these photoes for any lawful or advertising purpose. Additionally, you waive the right to royalties or compensation as a cause for using these photos.

However, we take your privacy very seriously; if you have a disagreement with any of the terms stated above, please contact an event organizer or email tech@gilroyhacks.com

Prizes

silver laurel
2nd
A lot of money
gold laurel
1st
A lot of money
bronze laurel
3rd
A lot of money

Team