Cable-Tec Games

1. Cable-Tec Games Doug Nolan, Comcast Cable-Tec Games Subcommittee Chair

2. Subcommittee • Volunteers from host vendors, MSO’s, and Operations Committee • Approximately 30 individuals • Meet monthly via conference call

3. Events • Cable Jeopardy • Cable Splicing • Fiber Splicing • MTDR • Meter Reading • Drop Connection

4. Cable Jeopardy • Supported by Jones/NCTI and SCTE • Game is shipped from Jones/NCTI to the chapter cable games coordinator • Requires: • Laptop and Projector • MC (host) • Game operator • 1-3 Judges • Microphone • Teams of 4 contestants

5. Cable Jeopardy • Tip: • Test the software, answers and questions before the event.

6. Cable Splicing • Supported by Thomas and Betts, PPC, Corning Gilbert • Game is supplied by host representatives • Timed event - 5 min. limit • It a tie, fastest time will be the tie-breaker • Requires: • 6’ table • Trash pail • Individual event, team members compete one at a time • Cable may need to be provided

7. Fiber Splicing • Supported by AFL, Corning, 3SAE • Game is supplied by host representatives • Timed Event: 5 minute limit • Fastest time will be the tie-breaker • Requires: • 6’ table • Electricity • Extra lighting • Trash pail • Individual event, team members compete one at a time

8. MTDR • Supported by RiserBond/Radio Detection and Tempo • Game is supplied by host representatives • Measure and record length and termination of four cable samples. • Contestants that have not competed should not be allowed to watch. • Requires: • 6’ table • Electricity • Individual event, team members compete one at a time

9. Meter Reading • Supported by JDSU (Acterna) and Trilithic • Game is supplied by host representatives • Requires: • 6’ table • Electricity • Individual event, team members compete one at a time

10. Drop Connection • Supported by CommScope and Times Fiber • Exhibition game at the 2006 International Games; official game for 2007 Games • Requires: • 6’ table • Trash pail • Individual event, team members compete one at a time

11. Organizing Local Competition • Contact Cable-Tec Games hosts via email: cablegames@lists.scte.org • Distribution list notifies the hosts and they will respond to you about their availability • Chapter is responsible for providing necessary space and arrangements (ie- electricity, tables, etc.) • Chapter to recruit contestants • All contestants must sign a waiver • Waivers to be sent along with final score sheet to SCTE

12. Organizing Local Competition • Chapter to have one official score keeper, with laptop • Score sheet available via SCTE CORe web site • Chapter to order T-Shirts • 5 shirts with the same color per team • Chapter to order awards medals • Form on SCTE CORe site • Logogram is the supplier • Sponsorships • No host shall be prohibited from providing and judging their event • All hosts commit their time and work with their competitors for the betterment of the industry. No vendor that is a part of CTG group should be denied.

13. Organizing Local Competition • Send Final Results & Waivers • Chapter Support SCTE 140 Philips Rd Exton, PA 19341 • Fax: 610-363-7133 • Tips: • Organization is Key! • Print score sheets in advance for the hosts. • Have a separate sign-in place for teams • Have a traveling trophy or something to establish bragging rights.

14. International Cable-Tec Games • Take place each year Thursday evening during Cable-Tec Expo • Each region receives 2 spots for contestants • Contestants must be current SCTE members • Regional Directors select the contestants and notify SCTE by April 15th • Overall winner is invited back to compete the following year • Winnings include $500 travel expense reimbursement • 4 nights of hotel accommodation • Free Cable-Tec Expo registration

15. Cable-Tec Games Questions??