Although videos are optional, we encourage all schools to submit a Green Cup Challenge video.
Deadline for submitting videos is January 30th, 2013. Submit videos by filling out the "Checklist and Agreement" on the righthand side of this page. Videos submitted by registered GC Challenge schools that meet the guidelines will be placed on the Green Cup video page, but they will not be eligible for voting. Non-vote videos may be submitted here up until the end of the Challenge on February 15th.
Posting Videos on YouTube: Videos must be posted on YouTube by January 30th, 2013. Student video submission is limited to one video per school. Upload your videos directly to YouTube.
Voting for videos will run from February 4th - 13th.
Length: The maximum length of the video is 3 minutes. Please edit as necessary. Videos longer than 3 minutes will not be eligible for voting.
Purpose: Videos should be student written and directed for presentation to the school community and the public. It should create awareness, excitement and motivation about the Green Cup Challenge.
Theme: Creativity and individual style are encouraged. The video is intended to raise awareness about Climate Change and the environment and what everyone can do to make a difference.
YouTube Comments Must be Turned Off: The Green Cup Challenge requires the "Comments" be disabled for your video hosted on YouTube. Here is how to disable the comments.
Copyrighted Material: Each entry must be original and created for the GCC and must respect all Trademark and Copyright Laws. The Green Cup Challenge⢠reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason, in its sole and absolute discretion. Here are the YouTube Copyright Laws.
Safety Guidelines: Does not include material that depicts bullying behavior or violence of any kind; Does not include the names of students anywhere in the video; Does not include material that is sexually explicit or suggestive, profane, or contains nudity; Does not include material that is derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group; Does not promote alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms, or weapons. For more details, review the YouTube Safety Tips. Videos that violate these guidelines will not be accepted for inclusion in the GCC video competition.
January 22, 2013
Checklist and Agreement
School Approval: Your Green Cup Challenge video must be approved by your teacher or administrator. Include their name and email below.