2012 University of Arkansas Homecoming Rules, Regulations, and Registration Packet
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2012 University of Arkansas Homecoming Rules, Regulations, and Registration Packet NOVEMBER 2012 September 24st, 2012 Greetings: Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends The Official University of Arkansas Homecoming celebration will be held October 24 – November 3, 2012. The Student Alumni Board and Student Alumni Association want this to be a Homecoming that is inclusive for U of A students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. The 2012 Homecoming theme is Hog Holidays. Our goal is to make Homecoming 2012 a truly campus wide celebration, by increased unity and diversity through collaboration with organizations from all across the University campus and Northwest Arkansas. We really need the enthusiasm and excitement of every Residence Hall, RSO, Greek and International organizations to make this the best Homecoming yet. The Homecoming Informational Packet contains all the necessary information for every event that is scheduled to take place for Homecoming 2012. The packet also contains event details, schedules, applications, and rules to help your organization compete in a healthy manner. We have defined “healthy competition” as abiding by the rules and regulations established by the Homecoming Planning Committee and Arkansas Alumni Association as outlined in this packet. Any behavior that does not correspond with the rules and guidelines is considered unhealthy and jeopardizes the spirit of Homecoming, and will be subject to disqualification or further recommended action from the Homecoming Advisory Committee, the Judiciary body for Homecoming 2012. Student involvement is crucial to the success of any Homecoming event, and we are especially excited about the anticipation we have received from the student body. Please be aware of the entry deadlines for all events, which are listed on the entry forms included with this packet. Help us to make this the best Homecoming on “The Hill” by being an active participant and/or volunteering for events. There is an event or volunteer opportunity for everyone. If you have any questions about the events, how to get involved, or any concern about Homecoming, please feel free to e-mail us at [email protected]. GO HOGS! Student Alumni Association Board of Directors SAA Homecoming Committee Student Alumni Association A digital copy of this packet can be found at homecoming.uark.edu. 2012 Homecoming Schedule Monday, October 1st- Wednesday, October 3rd: Homecoming Razorback Quest Registration Register at Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House during regular office hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Details for contest housed on SAA Facebook Page Saturday, October 20th: Make a Difference Day: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Register on the VAC at volunteer.uark.edu Tuesday, October 23th: Blood Drive SETUP Located at HPER Gym 3 Pig Skin Classic Applications due to http://uark.athleague.com /by October 24 5Kans Razorback 5K Applications due to http://uark.athleague.com/ by October 24 Wednesday, October 24th: Blood Drive– Register all appointments at www.redcross.org 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Located at HPER Gym 3 Thursday, October 25th: Blood Drive– Register all appointments at www.redcross.org 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Located at HPER Gym 3 Friday, October 26th: Hogs for Heroes 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Located in ARKU Connections Lounge Friday Night Live: 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Monday, October 29th: “Hot Dogs with Head Hogs” 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 30th: Homecoming Cook-Off 11:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Homecoming Banner Contest Judging will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Decorate the District RED!!! Judging will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. “Pig Skin Classic” Flag Football Tournament Located at Intramural Field Games begin 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 31st: Create-A-Hog Event Connections Lounge: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Benefits to March of Dimes Thursday, November 1st: Razorback 5K Cross Country Track 3:00 p.m. until race start time 5:00 p.m. race start time Homecoming Talent Show- ARKU Theater 8:00 p.m. show begins Please e-mail [email protected] for more information Homecoming Banners due to Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House by 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 2nd: Lawn Decorating Competition Judging begins at 12:00 p.m. Dickson Street Parade Floats lineup: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Preliminary Judging: 5:00 p.m. Parade begins: 6:00 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally Chi Omega Greek Theatre: 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3rd: NPHC Step show: Location/Time to be announced Young Alumni Board Student Band Performance at Hog Wild Tailgate, Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House (Three Hours Prior to Game) ● “Hog Holidays” Create-A-Hog Winners Displayed (Three Hours Prior to Game) Arkansas Razorbacks vs. University of Tulsa **Don’t forget to vote for the 2012 University of Arkansas Homecoming Queen (Oct. 29th-Oct. 31st) Events listed in red are the official homecoming competitions. A calendar of events can also be found on homecoming.uark.edu Homecoming 2012 Points List Event Points Available American Red Cross Blood Drive 100 pts. participation +150 1st +100 2nd +50 3rd Create-A-Hog 100 pts. participation +150 1st +100 2nd +50 3rd Homecoming Cook-off 100 pts. participation +150 1st +100 2nd +50 3rd Decorate the District RED!!! 100 pts. participation +150 1st +100 2nd +50 3rd Pig Skin Flag Football 100 pts. participation st +150 1 nd +100 2 rd +50 3 Banner Competition 100 pts. participation st +150 1 nd +100 2 rd +50 3 5Kans Razorback 5K 100 pts. Participation +150 1st +100 2nd +50 3rd Lawn Decoration 100 pts. participation +150 1st +100 2nd +50 3rd Dickson Street Parade 100 pts. participation +150 1st +100 2nd +50 3rd Homecoming Pep Rally 100 pts. participation +150 1st +100 2nd +50 3rd Young Alumni Student Band Contest 100 pts. participation For each Homecoming event, and for the most overall points, there will be a winner from each of the three categories (Greeks, RSOs and Residence Halls). Point totals will be posted at homecoming.uark.edu during Homecoming week and will be updated as often as possible. Notes on 2012 Homecoming Points System (Note: Some revisions were made in past Homecoming Events and are still valid) a. The points system has been revised to accommodate those events that are dependent upon the organization’s participation. i.American Red Cross Blood Drive: ● For each successful donation, a student is eligible to receive 1 point towards participating organizations in each of the three divisions. ● The student must be a registered participant in those organizations and will be verified by rosters at the event. ● Following the end of the Drive, each organization’s points will be totaled, divided by the total number of registered students in that organization, and multiplied by 100. ● This number will be the point’s equivalent for that percentage, not exceeding 100, and will count as the organization’s participation points for the Drive. ii. Create-A-Hog: ● This event serves as a fundraiser for the March of Dimes; this competition will be based on the amount of money raised. iii. 5Kans Razorback 5K: ● As to the Red-Cross Homecoming Blood Drive requirements, each organization MUST HAVE at least two participants in order to receive the 100 participation points allotted. ● The participant to first complete the 5Kans Razorback 5K Race will be awarded a prize not related to the competition points. ● The item(s) will be announced at the time of this event. ● THE PLACEMENTS OF THIS EVENT SOLELY RELY ON THE PERCENTAGE OF PARTICIPANTS FROM EACH ORGANIZATION, rather than the outcome of the race. b. Residence Halls, significantly smaller in size will be allowed to pair up with neighboring halls in order to even out the statistical issue. They will be allowed to compete together in all Homecoming competitions. c. The Homecoming Informational Packet has been revised so that the sketches that are due on October 5th will reflect each Residence Hall, Greek House, and RSO competition elements. Each organization will find an area on the sketches to identify, specifically, where their lawn decorations will be located. Those organizations will be held accountable for making sure their lawn decorations are located where designated. d. All lawn decorations must remain up until after the University of Tulsa game. Homecoming 2012 Rules and Regulations American Red Cross Blood Drive a. Details i. Participants may give blood either Wednesday 24th or Thursday, October 25th from 11a.m. – 8 p.m. ii. The blood drive will be held at the HPER in the basketball gymnasiums located on the 3rd floor. iii. Appointments are STRONGLY encouraged to expedite the donation process, and can be made at www.redcrossblood.org b. Points i. Volunteers are required to attend the informational meeting on Tuesday, October 9th at 5:30 p.m. or on Wednesday, October 10th at 5:30 p.m. at the HPER. All registered volunteers are required to attend at least one meeting. A maximum of 5 volunteers from each pairing are allowed. ii. Organizations will compete for points based on the amount of successful donations. iii. A successful donor will receive 1 point toward each of their registered participating organizations. iv. If a person is eligible for double donations and chooses to donate double, he/she will earn 2 points. v. If a person is not eligible to be a donor based on the Red Cross guidelines but volunteers a minimum of 2 hours they will receive 1 point toward each of their registered participating organizations. (Note: This rule only applies if they do not meet the donor guidelines listed on www.redcross.org).