OCTOBER 03 – 09, 2010
Homecoming Activities Registration Packet P a g e | 1 OCTOBER 03 – 09, 2010 Table of Contents
Cover …………………………………………………………………….………….1
Table of Contents…………………………………………………….………….2
Introduction…………………………………………………………….…………3
General Rules…………………………………………………………….……4-10
Homecoming Calendar……………………………………………….………11
Support & Dress Points………………………………………………….………12
UTEP Athletics Spirit Competition……………………………………………13
SGA Homecoming Pageant…………………………………………………14
Recycle Wars…………………………………………………………………….15
Miner Feud………………………………………………………………………..16
Miner Spirit Cheer………………………………………………………………..17
Around the World Trivia………………………………………………………..18
Around the World Three Point Tourney…………………………………….19
Lip Sync………………………………………………………………………...20-21
Amazing Race…………………………………………………………………...22
Float-Making Party………………………………………………………………23
Parade & Pep Rally…………………………………………………………24-27
Registration Forms…………………………………………………………..28-34
Homecoming Activities Registration Packet P a g e | 2 OCTOBER 03 – 09, 2010
Introduction
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) and the Student Development Center (SDC) are delighted to invite Registered Student Organizations and UTEP Departments to join us in celebrating this year’s Homecoming: Around the World in 7 Days. The week is packed with activities for everyone’s pleasure. If you have any questions or concerns contact us:
Sam Rodriguez Aimee Maczko RSO Intern Coordinator, SDC 747-6011 747-5670 [email protected] [email protected]
If you have questions regarding the Float-Making Party or Parade, please contact:
Erika Portillo Wendy Kane Coordinator, CAB Assistant Director, SDC 747-5670 747-5670 [email protected] [email protected]
2010 HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
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2010 Homecoming Activities Registration Packet Registration Entry Fee $45.00
First Place $200.00 Prize Second Place $125.00 Prize Third Place $75.00 Prize
1. Registration: All Homecoming registration materials (i.e. CDs and song lists for lip sync, membership rosters, float designs, applications, and fees) must be turned in by Tuesday, September 21, 2010 by 12:00 p.m. (for additional dates see lip sync rules on page). Registration materials submitted after noon necessitates a $10 LATE FEE, which must be submitted with application. DOORS WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. No entries will be accepted after this time. Please return registration forms to the Student Development Center at 106 Union West. a. Only UTEP Departments and SDC registered student organizations (RSOs) are allowed to participate. i. All RSO registration, either new or renewal must be completed by Thursday September 16, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. via the Minetracker system. ii. All RSOs must consistently send a liaison to the CAB meetings (held every Monday at noon in 111 Union West) in order to be eligible to compete for points and prizes in Homecoming.
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b. Organizations/teams and departments must fill out the Homecoming registration form in its entirety and check off all the events in which they are going to participate. c. If your organization/team or department selects an event and fails to show up, 20 points per offense will be deducted from the organization’s/team’s total score.
2. Payment: No application will be processed without the $45 entry fee and applicable $10 late fee (check, cash, or dept. transfer only). All checks should be made payable to the Student Development Center.
3. Teams: In the spirit of Homecoming, we are encouraging ALL organizations to participate and show their UTEP pride. This year, in order to accommodate all organizations, we are allowing organizations to combine, if they choose, to participate in the Homecoming events as ‘teams.’ a. The types of groups that can participate in Homecoming 2010 are, 1 RSO, 2 or more RSO’s as a team, and University Departments. b. Each team must complete a Group Registration Form (found below) and submit an active member roster for each RSO along with the team’s Homecoming Roster. c. Each group must only complete one Homecoming packet. d. Teams must submit a team name. Any team that submits a name that is vulgar, contains profanity, or is offensive or inappropriate will not be allowed to participate in the Homecoming events.
4. Rosters: Each packet must contain an organization/team or department’s roster. Please include the following: a. Names as they appear on the current Miner Gold Card. b. Students ID Numbers (800 numbers). (Please attach a member roster form available at the SDC)
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c. Students with multiple organization affiliations may only compete with one organization. Note: Only registered UTEP students on an organization’s active Minetracker may be included on a Homecoming Roster.
5. Themes: To go along with our Around the World in 7 Days theme, when you deliver your completed Homecoming packet to the SDC, you will be required to draw the name of a country out of a container at the SDC front desk. The country you draw will be the country you represent throughout various Homecoming week activities. Failure to incorporate your selected country may result in loss of points for certain activities.
6. Homecoming Meetings: All groups will be required to send a representative to the Homecoming meeting on Friday, September 24, 2010 at 3PM in the CAB Garage. Failure to attend these meetings will result in a deduction of 15 points for every meeting missed. 7. General Rules: a. Sign in will take place 15 minutes prior to the event’s start time. Students must present their Miner Gold Card to the event staff. (Military ID, State ID/Drivers license are not acceptable) i. Miner Gold Card Office: Academic Services room 116 Telephone: 747-7334 b. A team will be disqualified from all Homecoming activities if there are any unregistered members participating in any of the competitions, with the exception of community service events. c. Only participants or members listed on the HOMECOMING ROSTER may participate in Homecoming events. A roster may only be altered once after it has been turned in. To accommodate organization’s recruitment, update or addition to a roster, a new full
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updated roster can be submitted before noon on Monday September 27. This updated roster must be accompanied by a letter, stating why members were added by the organizations advisor. This roster will be the FINAL roster. d. Support Points will be awarded on a percentage participation base. All groups participating in Homecoming can earn support points for each event or competition that they attend (with the exception of Recycle Wars), regardless if they are participating in the event. Groups can earn extra support points by attending ‘themed dress’ events by having their members dress in Homecoming country pick regalia. Standards for themed dress and support point breakdown are defined in the events sections of the registration form. e. Alcohol may not be present at any Homecoming events. If any participant or member affiliated with the group arrives to an event with alcohol and/or is intoxicated, the entire organization/department will be disqualified for the remainder of Homecoming, and the individual(s) or group will be referred to Judicial Affairs in the Office of Student Life. f. Lip Sync participants must submit musical selections and/or song list for approval Saturday September 18, by 5:00 p.m. to the Student Development Center Office 106 Union West. NOTE: Only CDs will be accepted. (Refer to Lip Sync rules on page 19 for more info). g. Participants are responsible for showing up to events on time. No events will be delayed because of a participants’ tardiness; please be there 15 minutes before the event’s indicated starting time to sign in. h. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. The Campus Activities Board and the Student Development Center reserve the right to disqualify any team for any violations of the rules. Any
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grievances should be sent via email 24 hours within the event to [email protected]. Dr. Edith Fernandez in the Student Development Center. i. Point totals will be updated once a day by and displayed on the bulletin board outside or the Campus Activities Board. Please respect the SDC staff regarding updates, his is a busy week, and we want to make sure we post accurate, up-to-date scores.
8. Homecoming Disqualifying Offenses a. At the discretion of the Homecoming Committee, any group may be found guilty of committing a Disqualifying Offense. i. Any member of an organization/team is found to be complaining about the week of events or harassing committee members the ENTIRE GROUP will be disqualified for the entire week. b. Any disqualification will result in a deduction of 25 points (non- participation points) per offense. c. Event Disqualifying Offenses are as follows: i. Cheating, attempting to cheat, lying (through direct statement or omission of information), deceiving or attempting to deceive officials or other competitors in any event are grounds for immediate disqualification from any event. ii. Any unsportsmanlike conduct. This refers to a particular player or group who has acted inappropriately and/or unprofessionally during/after an event. 1. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include taunting an opposing player/organization/team, the referee, or the crowd; spitting, arguing, fighting, and losing one's temper.
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iii. Fighting, whether verbal or physical, between or within organizations/teams, are grounds for immediate disqualification from any event. iv. Any organization/team whose member(s) are found to be consuming, in the possession of, or under the influence of alcohol/drugs will be immediately disqualified from any event and referred to The Office of Student Life. d. At the discretion of the Homecoming Committee, any organization/team found guilty of any Disqualifying Offense may be disqualified from the Homecoming week in its entirety.
9. Negative Points a. Negative points will only be given for violations of Homecoming rules as outlined in this document and negative points cannot be given to any group for reasons other than those listed. b. Multiple offenses will result in an organization receiving only the penalty points for the greater of the two offenses. Example: If a group is disqualified from an event for fighting, the offending chapter will not be given -65 for fighting and -20 for disqualification; only 65 points will be deducted from their score. c. Negative points will be given as follows:
Offense/Negative Points Penalty Fighting - 65 Possession, consumption or under the influence of alcohol - 65 Cheating/Attempting to cheat - 65 Verbal Abuse - 50 Disqualification from any event - 25 Non Participation - 25
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2010 Homecoming (HC) Activities Calendar
Date Time Event Location Tuesday, Before 12:00 p.m. HC Registration SDC September 21st 12:00-5:00 $10 late fee (106 Union West) No Exceptions! Fri, September 3:00 p.m. Homecoming Faculty & Staff Lounge 24th Meeting Sunday, 12:00 p.m. UTEP Athletics Memorial Gym October 3rd Spirit Competition*
6:00 p.m. Homecoming Magoffin Auditorium Pageant* Monday, 10:00 a.m. Recycle Wars Begin CAB Garage October 4th 11:00 a.m. UTEP Spirit Cheer Union Plaza Stage
11:45 a.m. Family Feud Union Cinema
Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. Map Quiz Union Plaza Stage October 5th 1:45 p.m. Passport Fair TRCC
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. Lip Sync Union Plaza Stage October 6th 5:00 p.m. Recycle Wars End CAB Garage Thursday, 11:00 a.m. Amazing Race* Memorial Triangle October 7th 6:00 p.m. Float-Making Party P-9 parking lot Friday, 10:00 a.m. Float Judging P-9 parking lot October 8th 12:00 p.m. Parade University
1:15 p.m. Pep Rally Memorial Triangle
Events with asterisks (*) provide the opportunity to score more points by dressing in theme. Point and standards are explained within the packet.
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Support Points and Theme Dress
All groups participating in Homecoming can earn support points for each event they attend, regardless of their participation in the event (not including Recycle Wars, Float- Making party, and The Parade). Your group can also earn extra points by showing up to ‘themed dress’ nights wearing attire resembling what is typically worn in their selected Country! A breakdown of required attendance, points, and costume requirements are listed below. % Member Attendance Support Points 1%-20% 1 21%-40% 2 41%-60% 3 61%-80% 4 81%-100% 5 *For example: 25% of your org at the pageant earns your team 2 support points. In order to receive themed dress points, each member in costume must be wearing at least three (3) DIFFERENT items that represent the theme. ALL costumes are subject to approval by HC committee staff monitoring the event. Your group will be disqualified if the HC committee finds ANY of your costumes overtly offensive, derogatory, or insensitive towards the country which is picked. % Member Attendance Extra Themed Points 1%-20% 1 21%-40% 2 41%-60% 3 61%-80% 4 81%-100% 5 For example: If your group has 40% of its members present and 15% of that 40% are in dress, your group will earn 3 points for that event.
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Sunday UTEP Athletics Spirit Competition
Date: October 3, 2010 Sign-in: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Time: 12:00 p.m. Location: Memorial Gym Members to Participate: All members may participate
The Athletics Spirit Competition is back! Team members are encouraged to go all out to show their Miner Pride and support for our student athletes.
Overview: Points will be awarded based on the percentage of members present in themed costume. Group must choose from their country’s historic attire.
Description: Groups are encouraged to come together in a large group and display their spirit. All members must be dressed in theme in order to sign in.
‘UTEP Spirit’ theme standards: Each member must be wearing their selected country’s fashion and incorporate UTEP paraphernalia to earn theme points. Banners, spirit signs, flags, pompoms are encouraged.
‘Around the World’ theme standards: each member in costume must be wearing at least three (3) DIFFERENT items that represent the theme. *All members’ attire will be subject to the approval by the Homecoming staff managing the event*
Percent Attendance Points Awarded 76%-100% 30 51%-75% 25 26%-50% 20 1%-25% 5 There will be no 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place points awarded.
*UTEP Athletics will be offering prizes to the top two ‘Most Spirited’ organizations/teams. See CAB website for more info!*
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Sunday Homecoming Pageant
Date: October 3, 2010 Sign-in: 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Magoffin Auditorium Members to participate: 50% of members must attend
Pageant Description:
The 2010 Homecoming Pageant production is free to all UTEP students with a valid UTEP ID. Come support your fellow classmates and your Student Government Association (SGA) as we crown the 2010 Homecoming Court on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 6 p.m. We'll be crowning the King & Queen, Prince & Princess, and Duke & Duchess. The pageant will include music and dance numbers by the contestants, as well as special guest judges and MCs. All contestants will be given an opportunity to represent their respective organizations and demonstrate their Homecoming Spirit.
The SGA will be awarding prizes to the top three groups with the highest percentage of attendance at the pageant. Groups must have at least 50 percent of their members in attendance at the pageant. A sign-in sheet, approved by the SGA, will be located at the entrance.
Anyone who is interested in applying for the 2010 Homecoming Pageant or has any questions should contact Union East Rm. 304, or call 915.747.5584.
*Only support and theme dress points are available for this event*
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Monday Recycle Wars
Date: October 4, 2010 – October 6, 2010 Sign-in: NONE Time: 8:00 p.m. Monday October 4th through 5 p.m. Wednesday October 6th Location: CAB Garage Members to participate: All members may participate
Each group will have an assigned container. For every plastic bottle collected, your team will receive points. For every aluminum can collected, your group will lose points. The winning group will be the team with the highest calculated weight (plastic weight minus aluminum weight equals calculated weight). There is no limit to the amount of cans or bottles that may be placed in a container at one time.
Unsportsmanlike conduct (e.g. disrespecting SDC Staff; attempting to or removing recyclables from any container; blocking others from placing recyclables into any container and trying to tip over containers) will NOT be tolerated and will result in disqualification. Only two people from any group may approach a container at a time to deposit recyclables. All containers will be closed at 5:00 p.m. on each business day until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6th. No student may loiter in the CAB Garage.
1st Place: 30 points 2nd Place: 25 points 3rd Place: 20 points 5 Participation points
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Monday Miner Feud
Date: October 4th, 2010 Sign In: 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Time of event: 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Union Plaza Stage Members to participate: 5
Members of each group are posed questions that have already been answered by 100 people. An answer is considered correct if at least two people in the survey answered the question the same way, with more points given for those answered by more people (one point per person.)
Two opposing group members face off to see which group will gain control of that particular question. Whoever guesses the more popular answer in the survey has the option to play the question or pass it to the other group. (If both answers are worth the same amount of points, control goes to the player that buzzed in first.) If a group guessed an answer that was not on the board (or sometimes failed to respond), they would get a "strike"; three "strikes" would cause the group to relinquish control of the board.
The other group then gets the chance to steal the points already earned by the first group if they guess any one of the remaining answers. Any remaining answers are then revealed.
Two rounds will be played. Afterwards, whichever group has the highest score advances in this bracket style tournament.
Groups will initially face each other in the first round via alphabetical order (e.g. Group A v Group B, Group C v Group D…) In the event of an odd number of group, the group who advances with the lowest score will play the remaining team. Number of rounds will be based on number of groups participating.
1st Place: 30 points 2nd Place: 25 points 3rd Place: 20 points 5 Participation points
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Monday Miner Spirit Cheer
Date: October 4th, 2010 Sign In: 12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Union Plaza Stage Members to participate: 3 minimum, but all members may participate
Each group has to present a Miner Spirit Cheer that can be implemented at any Athletic event. The judges will select the most crowd pleasing cheer to be used during spirit events throughout the week led by a member of the winning organization.
Each team will create a cheer/chant to rally the UTEP Miners. Each presentation of the cheer should be no longer than one minute, and may include any spirit props, face paint, and/or hand gestures. Disqualification may occur in the event of: o Obscene language o Vulgar gestures, and/or o Inappropriate clothing Cheers will be judged on: o Entertainment o Originality o UTEP Spirit Wear, and o Spirit
1st Place: 30 points 2nd Place: 25 points 3rd Place: 20 points 5 Participation points
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Tuesday Around the World – Map Trivia
Date: October 5, 2010 Sign In: 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Union Plaza Stage Members to participate: 4
1. Each group will be allowed to have four participants, but only one member can answer questions. 2. Questions will require the team to locate specific countries, landmarks, capitals, and flags by placing a pin nearest the location on the map. 3. Group must ring a bell before answering; once they ring the bell, the group will be allotted 5 seconds to correctly answer. If they fail to do so, the opposing group will be allotted 5 additional seconds and an opportunity to steal. 4. Members must alternate between questions until one is eliminated. 5. 1 point will be awarded for each correct response. 6. No points will be deducted for incorrect responses. 7. In the event of a tie, a round of UTEP Trivia will be held to determine the winners. 8. Group whose members are found to be harassing the host(s) will automatically be disqualified. 9. We will not tolerate rowdiness from the crowd; group behaving inappropriately will be disqualified.
1st Place: 30 points 2nd Place: 25 points 3rd Place: 20 points 5 Participation points
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Tuesday Around the World – Three Point Tourney
Date: October 5, 2010 Sign In: 4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: Memorial Gym Members to participate: 1
1. Each team may be represented by one student. 2. Five stations will be set around the three-point line. 3. The selected member will be given 5 minutes to shoot 15 three pointers. a. The men will shoot from the men’s three point line. b. The women will shoot from the women’s three point line. 4. The winner will be the student who scores the most baskets. 5. In the event of a tie, tie breaker will take place. The students with the tied-highest score will replay the event, and the highest score wins.
1st Place: 30 points 2nd Place: 25 points 3rd Place: 20 points 5 Participation points
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Wednesday Lip Sync
Date: October 6, 2010 Sign In: 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Time: 12:00 p.m. Location: Union Plaza Stage Members to participate: All members may participate
1. IMPORTANT: Music used during Lip Sync must be from/in the style of the country your group is representing. Country or representation will be chosen once your group’s completed Homecoming packet is turned in to the SDC. 2. Only one CD per organization/team is acceptable. DJ will not swap out CD’s during the performance. 3. We will not allow one song to be performed twice, thus songs will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. 4. Important Song/CD Dates: a. Monday, September 6, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.-Begin Song Turn-In. Submit songs on a CD that you wish to use along with a list of the song names and artist(s). These CD’s will be time/date marked by SDC staff. This CD does not need to be the final cut/edited version. b. CDs and song list must be submitted to the SDC (Union West Rm. 106) by Tuesday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m.; NO EXCEPTIONS. Only CDs will be accepted and we must have a list of the songs on the CD. Your selections must be reviewed by the Homecoming Committee members. c. CD’s will be reviewed according to time of submission. Chapters are not guaranteed the songs they submit until verified by the SDC. d. September 21 st , by 5:00 p.m..-ABSOLUTE LAST CHANCE to submit your final CD to the Student Development Center. No changes can be made to your CD after this date. No exceptions. e. Song lists will be updated daily by CAB in order to prevent, as much as possible, chapters from turning in additional songs that are taken. 5. The order of performance will be chosen at random. The list of performance order will be posted on the SDC window by noon on Friday, October 1. 6. Vulgar language or obscene gestures will not be tolerated and will lead to disqualification. Any music with inappropriate words will not be acceptable. 7. Organizations/teams will have a total of 7 minutes. This time includes performance and set-up and breakdown of any props, etc. Exceeding this time limit will result in disqualification. 8. Each group is responsible for the immediate disposal of any litter or trash left in, on, or around the performance area. If the stage is left a mess, your organization will be disqualified from this event.
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9. Organizations/teams may not include anyone in any act who is not an active member of the performing organization/ team. This includes but is not limited to alumnae, audience members, other organization/team members, significant others, and judges; doing so will lead to disqualification. 10. Teams will be judged on originality, humor, crowd response, and incorporation of the homecoming country theme.
1st Place: 30 points 2nd Place: 25 points 3rd Place: 20 points 5 Participation Points
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Thursday Amazing Race Date: October 7, 2010 Sign In: 11:00 a.m. Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Geology Lawn Members to participate: 4
1. First, Second, and third place will be determined by the Campus Activities Board Representative.
2. The first member will carry an egg using a spoon in their mouth from/to predetermined coordinates.
3. The second member will jump rope to predetermined coordinates while being shot by water guns by opposing teams.
4. The third member will kick a soccer ball through a field of cones.
5. The fourth member will crawl through the rope obstacle course while being shot by squirt guns by opposing teams.
6. Two members will wheel barrel through the Geology Lawn and then tie each other’s legs together and run a 3-legged-race for the rest of the predetermined coordinates.
7. Organization with the fastest time wins.
1st Place: 30 points 2nd Place: 25 points 3rd Place: 20 points 5 Participation Points
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Thursday Float Making Party
Date: October 7, 2010 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: P-9 Parking Lot (See Map on page 22)
You don’t want to miss out on our annual Homecoming float-making party! We will have music, food and lots of fun! Rules and Regulations: You can begin to create your float prior to the party, but all floats must be assembled during this event. No alcohol or pets are permitted at the float-making party. No spray paint/chemicals on concrete. Points will be deducted if an organization’s area is not cleaned entirely. Additional Information: We will begin lining up floats at 5:30 p.m. Your float MUST be present no later than 6:00 p.m. o Late arrivals will result in disqualification. You can participate in the parade, however you will not be judged. NO EXCEPTIONS. o Once you arrive, you cannot remove the vehicle pulling the float. Please plan accordingly. There is limited access to power so please charge any power tools prior to this event. Security will remain with the floats all night.
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Friday Parade and Pep Rally
Date: October 8, 2010 Time: Judging- 10:00 a.m.; Line-up- 11:15 a.m.; Start time-12:15 p.m. Location: P-9 Parking Lot (See Map on page 22)
10:00 a.m. Judging o The judging of floats will begin in designated parking location. Please have a member of your organization speak about your float to one of the judges. 11:15 a.m. Line-up* o All floats and vehicles must have their driver present no later than 10:45 a.m. o Organizations/teams walking in the parade must also be present at this time 12:00 p.m. Start time (Parade Kick-Off) o The parade will begin near Oregon & Glory Road and continue to the Memorial Triangle courtyard where the pep rally will immediately follow. PEP RALLY (following parade, estimated start time 1:15 p.m.) o We will announce the winners of the float competition and the overall winners of the Homecoming activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. o The Most Spirited prize will be awarded to a student organization.
*Floats arriving on Friday will NOT be allowed to participate in the parade!
*Groups are only eligible for ONE cash prize.
Float Points: Float: Participation: 15 points Coach’s Most Spirited Award: $100 1st Place: 50 points President’s Most Beautiful Award: $150 2nd Place: 40 points 3rd Place: 30 points 2010 HOMECOMING PARADE FACT SHEET
DATE: Friday, October 8, 2010
PARADE THEME: “Around the World in 7 Days”
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JUDGING BEGINS: 10:00 a.m.
PARADE BEGINS: 12:00 p.m. (line-up is promptly at 10:30 a.m.)
REGISTRATION FORM DUE: Friday, September 24, 2010 5:00 p.m.
Non-Float Participation: Teams may choose to walk in the parade if they are unable to build a float. You MUST however have a banner or a sign that represents your organization/team/department. Dressing in costume to represent your organization/team/department or to the Homecoming theme is encouraged. Awards & Judging: Each judge will receive one copy of the score sheets, which will list each float, their order in the parade and the organization/department it is representing. The scoring sheets will list the four (4) categories for judging: Beauty, Theme, Costume, and Creativity. (Each award-winning float will be presented with prize package designated from their category.) Scoring for each category will be from zero (0) for not meeting the requirements to five (5) for excellence. The total number of points that you can receive for the four categories is twenty (20). **Failure to comply may result in disqualification.** Rules & Regulations: 1. Each float entered must have completed registration form and a detailed conceptual drawing/picture of the float along with a written description of the float to Student Development Center (SDC) 106 Union West no later than September 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. 2. Entries must follow safety requirements. Initial inspection of floats will occur during the float-making Party. A final safety inspection will take place a minimum of one hour prior to the parade. If your float/vehicle does not meet these requirements you will not be allowed to participate in the parade. 3. Entries must be viewable for all age groups. Any entries deemed inappropriate by SDC staff or judges will not be allowed to participate in the parade. 4. Floats or vehicles should clearly state the organization/department/team name on both sides. 5. No smoking on or near floats. 6. No animals or pets are allowed in the parade. 7. Assigned area for float-making party must be kept clean. Building areas left with trash and other items prior to judging will be disqualified. NOTE: Once you leave P-9 parking lot for the parade, you may return and disband your float. It is your responsibility to disassemble your float and place remains in the proper disposal areas. 8. Each organization/department is responsible for the towing or hauling of their float. Float Design: 1. Maximum dimensions: height 14’ width 20’ and length 40’. 2. Decorations must be secured to the float.
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3. Music must pertain to theme of float and appropriate for all ages. 4. Banners must pertain to theme of float and safely attached to float. Safety Requirements: Cars, trucks and trailers must all be road safe and the driver must have a valid driver’s license and insurance. Road Safety is considered but not limited to: 1. The vehicle’s driver must be licensed and have valid insurance. 2. No one is allowed to get off or get on vehicle/float during the parade. You are not allowed to stop during the parade. 3. Float riders must have a means of support whether it is a railing, back support, seat belt. No one is allowed to sit or stand on the front/hood/top of vehicle/float during the parade. 4. Design must allow for quick exit for all passengers on the vehicle and float. 5. Tires, wheels and brake system must be in good working condition and able to perform normal driving functions. 6. If towing a trailer, follow all manufacturers’ specifications concerning maximum tow and tongue weight limits. Proper towing device must be installed. The parade route includes sharp turns and downhill streets. 7. Exhaust system must be free of cracks. System should extend 12” beyond exterior of float. It must not make contact with float. 8. Muffler must be clear of running gear. Must shield muffler if near combustible objects. 9. Gas tank should be load-free of decorations. 10. Electrical system should be for automotive use only. Circuits above 30 volts must be ungrounded. 11. A fire extinguisher should be on all floats. One will be provided by the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department upon request. 12. The drivers view must not be impeded. The driver should also have two ways to exit vehicle. 13. Ventilation must be provided for possible exhaust leaks. 14. All decorations must be fire retardant.
Homecoming Parade Route*
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*Route subject to change due to construction. Your team will be notified of any changes.
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2010 Homecoming Activities RSO Registration Form
Organization: ______(Spell out full name)
President’s Name: ______President’s Email: ______President’s Phone Number: ______Advisor’s Name: ______Advisor’s Email: ______Advisor’s Phone Number: ______
Participation in (Please Check): UTEP Athletics Spirit Competition
Pageant (for support points only)
Recycle Wars
Miner Feud
Miner Spirit Cheer
Around the World – Map Trivia
Around the World – Three Point Tourney
Lip Sync
Amazing Race
Float-Making Party
Parade (float not required, please see parade rules)
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Make sure you have these items attached: $45 Cash or check made out to the Student Development Center
Roster with names as listed on new Miner Gold Card & ID numbers
Detailed description and drawing or picture of float
*We, the President and the Advisor of this organization, have read and understood the entire Homecoming packet. We understand the entry fee is non-refundable. We understand our team is responsible to show up to the events we selected to participate in or we will be deducted points. We understand that we are not permitted to have alcohol at any Homecoming events or have members or any individuals associated with the organization show up intoxicated. We understand that if our organization participates in the Homecoming Float-Making Party, we will be responsible for cleaning up; failure to do so will lead to disqualification for the entire week.
______President’s Name President’s Signature Date
______Advisor’s Name Advisor’s Signature Date
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2010 Homecoming Activities Student Team Registration Form
Team Name: ______
Group (1): Group (2):
______(Spell out full name) (Spell out full name)
______President’s Name President’s Name ______President’s Email President’s Email ______President’s Phone Number President’s Phone Number
______Advisor’s Name Advisor’s Name ______Advisor’s Email Advisor’s Email ______Advisor’s Phone Number Advisor’s Phone Number ______Date Date
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Participation in (Please Check):
UTEP Athletics Spirit Competition
Pageant (for support points only)
Recycle Wars
Miner Feud
Miner Spirit Cheer
Around the World – Map Trivia
Around the World – Three Point Tourney
Lip Sync
Amazing Race
Float-Making Party
Parade (float not required, please see parade rules)
Make sure you have these items attached: $45 Cash or check made out to the Student Development Center AND $10 Late Fee if after 12:00 pm. Roster for EACH organization with names as listed on new Miner Gold Card & ID numbers Detailed description and drawing or picture of float
*We, the Presidents and the Advisors of these organizations, have read and understood the entire Homecoming packet. We understand the entry fee is non-refundable. We
Homecoming Activities Registration Packet P a g e | 31 OCTOBER 03 – 09, 2010 understand our team is responsible to show up to the events we selected to participate in or we will be deducted points. We understand that we are not permitted to have alcohol at any Homecoming events or have members or any individuals associated with the team show up intoxicated. We understand that if our team participates in the Homecoming Float-Making Party, we will be responsible for cleaning up; failure to do so will lead to disqualification for the entire week.
______President’s (1) Name President’s (2) Name ______Signature Signature ______Date Date
______Advisor’s (1) Name Advisor’s (2) Name ______Signature Signature ______Date Date
2010 Homecoming Activities Department Registration Form
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Department: ______(Spell out full name)
Primary Contact Name: ______Contact’s Email: ______Contact’s Number: ______Secondary Contact Name: ______Contact’s Email: ______Contact’s Number: ______*Departments MUST have two contact people Participation in (Please Check): UTEP Athletics Spirit Competition
Pageant (for support points only)
Recycle Wars
Miner Feud
Miner Spirit Cheer
Around the World – Map Trivia
Around the World – Three Point Tourney
Lip Sync
Amazing Race
Float-Making Party
Parade (float not required, please see parade rules)
Parade (float not required, please see parade rules)
Make sure you have these items attached: $45 Cash or check made out to the Student Development Center
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Roster with names as listed on new Miner Gold Card & ID numbers
Detailed description and drawing or picture of float
*We, the contact personnel for this department, have read and understood the entire Homecoming packet. We understand the entry fee is non-refundable. We understand our department is responsible to show up to the events we selected to participate in or we will be deducted points. We understand that we are not permitted to have alcohol at any Homecoming events or have members or any individuals associated with the department show up intoxicated. We understand that if our department participates in the Homecoming Float-Making Party, we will be responsible for cleaning up; failure to do so will lead to disqualification for the entire week.
______Primary Contact Name Contact’s Signature Date
______Secondary Contact Name Contact’s Signature Date
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