The Junta Central Fallera (JCF) has launched three calls this week that set the tone for commissions in the final stretch of the year: the maquetas, Christmas card and 3×3 basketball contests, each with its own deadlines, rules and prizes. The rules were published on Saturday 8 November on the JCF's official website.

32nd Maquetas Contest

The children's delegation opens registration for the 32nd Maquetas Contest, which this 2026-2027 season is again tied to Expojove. The registration period through the Virtual Secretariat starts today, Monday 9 November, and closes on 3 December 2026. The maquetas — free design, maximum 70 cm tall and 50 cm in diameter — must be finished by 21 December. Each children's commission can submit one maqueta, which must carry the motto and the commission's name, along with a bilingual explanation. JCF reserves the right to cancel the contest if registrations do not exceed 10% of the fallero census.

7th Christmas Card Contest

Also aimed at the youngest, JCF has launched the seventh edition of the Christmas Card Contest. All children registered with JCF can take part, in three categories: A (ages 4–6), B (7–10) and C (11–14), with a first prize per category and an extraordinary prize. The drawings, in A4 format, must be handed in person at the JCF Children's Delegation between 10 and 24 November. The back of each card must note the commission, name and age of the participant. Winning cards will be published on the JCF website.

14th 3×3 Basketball Championship and 11th Three-Point Contest

The Sports Delegation runs the 14th 3×3 Basketball Championship, accompanied by the 11th Three-Point Contest. Registration through the Virtual Secretariat closes on Wednesday 16 November 2026. Entry costs €15 per player and this year includes the compulsory medical insurance for sports activities, one of the changes for this edition. Each team needs a minimum of 3 players and a maximum of 8 to allow substitutions — nobody not listed on the entry sheet, which is the insured-players list, will be admitted. Payment is by transfer to the JCF account, noting the commission's number and name, "Bàsquet 3x3" and the category; no team that has not paid before 16 November may take part.

The championship is played on Sunday 13 December at l'Alqueria del Bàsquet in Valencia, starting at 8:30, with accreditation compulsory half an hour earlier with ID card, driving licence or passport. There are four categories — Infantil A (ages 8-10), Infantil B (11-13), Juvenil (14-17) and Adults (18+) — with a group stage and knockout rounds. A single commission may enter as many teams as it likes, and if there are enough teams of both sexes the tournament is split by sex. The three-point contest is free for 3×3 entrants. Winners receive a València Basket pennant at the JCF sports gala.

The deadlines overlap, but each contest has its own channel: the Virtual Secretariat for maquetas and basketball registrations, and in-person delivery for the Christmas cards. Commissions wishing to join more than one can do so without issue.

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