ALL CAMPUS EVENTS
Presents
“Rockytop Round-up”
HOMECOMING 2006
The University of Tennessee Volunteers
Vs.
Marshall University Thundering Herd
HOMECOMING 2006 GENERAL RULES
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ENTRANCE FEE: $100.00 for Overall Competition (per organization participating) or
$25.00 per event (3 on 3 Basketball excluded). All Entry Fees are
NON-REFUNDABLE. Payment can be in the form of cash of check.
Please make all checks payable to All Campus Events.
GENERAL RULES
Any number of UT students, faculty, staff, or organization may enter the competition as
a single group.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
1. Parade Entry
(Large Float or Small Float)
2. Lawn/Lobby Display
(Choose either one)
3. Banner Display
(Large or Small)
4. Window Display
5. Anything Goes
6. Soap Box Derby
7. Smokey's Howl—Cheer/Step/Variety Show
8. 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (This event is not part of the
Overall Competition. However, participation points are
awarded to those groups that participate. These points are
added on to a group's overall score.)
1.
ACE will follow the Hilltopics Student Handbook 2006-2007.
2.
To be eligible for the Overall Homecoming Competition, a group must
enter:
A. 5 of the 8 designated competitions.
B. Of these 5, the following 3 are mandatory
• A Parade Entry (large or small float)
• Smokey's Howl Competition
• A Banner Display (large or small)
3.
Groups who have entered the overall Homecoming Competition may
participate in more than 5 competitions, however they must designate the 5 events
that they wish to count towards their Overall score on their entry form.
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A.
B.
Groups will be eligible for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place awards in nondesignated competitions, but will not receive any points
towards the Overall competition for those events.
Groups that choose to enter more than 5 events will pay a $120
entry fee regardless of how many events they enter.
4.
A group may compete in any single event without competing for Overall
Homecoming points. These groups must get their event entry approved
through ACE. They will not be required to attend directors’ meetings.
5.
Trophies, plaques, or medallions will be awarded for each event.
6.
Points are awarded for the Overall Competition to the top finishing organizations
in all events. The points are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placed organizations
that are involved in the Overall Competition. If a group who is not participating
in the Overall Competition (or is participating in an event they have not chosen as
one of their 5) places in an event, the Overall Competition points for that place will
trickle down to the next highest placing organization participating in the Overall
Competition.
1. Large Parade Float
Small Parade Float
2. Lawn/Lobby Display
3. Large Banner
Small Banner
4. Window Display
5. Soap Box Derby
6. Anything Goes
7. Kickoff
8. Smokey's Howl
9. 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
7.
1st-25
2nd-20
3rd-15
1st-20
2nd-15
3rd-10
1st-20
2nd-15
3rd-10
1st-25
2nd-20
3rd-15
1st-20
2nd-15
3rd-10
1st-20
2nd-15
3rd-10
1st-20
2nd-15
3rd-10
1st-20
2nd-15
3rd-10
1st-10 total
5-All other participants
1st-252nd-203rd-15
5-All Participants
In the event of a tie in any individual competition, the following rules will
apply:
A tie for 1st place will result in each of the groups receiving 1/2 of the combined
score for 1st and 2nd. (i.e., 17.5 points for most events except the Large Float and
Large Banner competition which would be 22.5 points) There would be no points
awarded for 2nd place, but the 3rd place finisher would be awarded points as
normal.
B) A tie for 2nd place will result in each of the groups receiving 1/2 of the
combined points for 2nd and 3rd place. There would be no 3rd place points
awarded.
C) A tie for 3rd place will result in each of the groups receiving 1/2 of the
points awarded for 3rd place.
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IN THE EVENT OF A TIE FOR THE FIRST PLACE WINNER IN THE OVERALL
COMPETITION, THE ORGANIZATIONS’ SCORES FOR THE FLOAT, BANNER, AND
SMOKEY’S HOWL COMPETITIONS WILL BE AVERAGED. THE GROUP WITH THE
HIGHEST AVERAGED SCORE WILL BE THE WINNER. THIS RULE APPLIES TO THE
ALL OTHER FINISHERS AS WELL.
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The Madge Harrison Trophy will be presented to the group which accumulates
the highest number of Overall Points. Overall Points are awarded to the 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd place finishers in each event.
9.
All groups participating in Homecoming events must submit entry
forms and entry fees by September 5th 2006. Please make all checks payable to
”All Campus Events”. Cash and checks will be accepted.
10.
All Directors' Meetings are mandatory. Both Directors of a combined group
must be present. A representative of a group may be present in the absence of a
Director. Failure to have representation at any one meeting will result in 5 penalty
points being assessed to the entire group per meeting. In addition, groups will be
assessed 3 penalty points for tardiness to any Director’s meeting. Failure to be
present at the Post Homecoming Directors' Meeting will result in 5 penalty points
off the ACE Trophy Competition or the next ACE event (whichever is applicable).
11.
Sketches for entries may be altered due to inappropriate content (obscenity,
derogatory expressions, etc.)
12.
In addition to all of the rules put forth by the All Campus Events Committee, all
Homecoming activities are subject to federal, state, local, and University
regulations.
13.
All Campus Events reserves the right to amend all rules and regulations per
the rules packet, providing that said revisions are announced with proper
consideration given to timing.
14.
The Official start time of Homecoming 2006 is Sunday, September 17th 2006 at
12:00 p.m. No group shall begin actual work on anything, except Smokey's Howl
or Soap Box, before the start time.
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PENALTY POINTS
Penalty points can be assessed for any of the following reasons:

Directors’ Meetings:
1. Failure to have representation at any one meeting will result in 5 penalty
points being assessed to the entire group per meeting.
2. In addition, groups will be assessed 3 penalty points for tardiness to any
Director’s meeting.
3. Failure to be present at the Post Homecoming Director’s Meeting will result
in 5 penalty points off the ACE Trophy Competition or the next ACE event
(whichever is applicable).
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General:
1. A group will be assessed penalty points for failure to attend an event your
organization signed up for. The value of the penalty points shall equal the
1st place points for the event missed.
 Failure to attend an event will also count as a disqualification from
that event. Therefore, groups who fail to attend any of the events
required for the Overall Competition (Parade, Banner, or Smokey’s
Howl), will be disqualified from the Overall Competition as well.
2. As mentioned, changes to ANY designs or sketches after initial submission
will result in a 3 point penalty per change.
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Anything Goes:
1. Groups will be disqualified for any form of unsportsmanlike
conduct. The All Campus Events Committee holds the right to
determine what may be assumed as unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Smokey’s Howl
1. ACE reserves the right to assess penalty points for actions and
behaviors deemed inappropriate during this competition. This will
be determined on a case-by-case basis. Failure to adhere to the
original routine that was performed in front of ACE at rehearsals,
September 17th will result in 3 penalty points per change.
2. Tumbling should not exceed more than one rotation. More than one
rotation will result in disqualification.
3. In executing a "pop cradle" the flyer is not permitted to perform any
type of skill, such as toe touches and/or flips, before the flyer is
caught. The only acceptable skill will be a full down dismount. All
other skills will result in disqualification.
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4. If your group is found practicing on TRECS grounds (i.e. HPER,
Bubble, Aquatic Center, etc.) with the exception of the September
17th. Rehearsals, you will be assessed 5 penalty points. REC Sports
staff can report such behavior to the ACE advisor.
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Soap Box Derby
1. Anyone found guilty of pushing cars at the start of the race will be
disqualified.
2. Failure to have the proper amount of people at the race will result in
penalty points.
3. Failure of the driver to stay within the designated lane could result in a
penalty not to exceed 15 points.
4. Evidence or suspicion of unsportsmanlike conduct on the behalf of any
participant in the Soap Box Derby is subject to review by the All Campus
Events Appeals Board and punishable by disqualification from the Soap
Box Derby Competition.
5. In the event of a crash, the All Campus Events Committee will make a
ruling on points distribution and disqualification based on the
circumstances. However, if the crash is intentionally brought on, then the
group(s) car causing the wreck will be disqualified immediately.
6. If adjustments of any kind are made to the car after impoundment,
the group will be assessed 20 penalty points.
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Window Display:
1. Failure to stop working at noon on September 21st 2006 may result in the
assessment of 5 penalty points.
2. Minor changes of design may be permitted with approval from the
ACE Director’s Chair, but will result in a 3-point penalty per change.
3. Organizations will assume full responsibility for any damage to the
ground/concrete and are responsible for the cost of a professional clean up
job, if needed.
4. Thirty penalty points will be assessed on the finals of the next ACE event
competed in by your organization or disqualification in the ACE trophy if
all of the Window display regulations and guidelines are not followed
completely.
5. The use of slide projections or any mechanical part will result in
disqualification.
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Large/Small Banner:
1. If the banner exceeds the maximum dimensions, a 1 point per inch
penalty will be assessed, up to 3 inches. If a banner exceeds the
maximum dimensions by more than 3 inches, then the banner is
disqualified.
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2. All members who work on the banner must presently be enrolled as
students of UT and be members of the organization being
represented. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in
disqualification.
3. Banners should be picked up on Sunday, September 24th by 12 p.m.
Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the next ACE
event.
4. Minor changes of design may be permitted with approval from the
ACE Director's Chair, but will result in a 3-point penalty per change.
5. If a group fails to have their banner dried and rolled by the time
designated by ACE on Friday morning, a 5-point penalty will be
assessed.
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Large/Small Float:
1. Minor changes of design may be permitted with approval from the
ACE Director’s Chair, but will result in a 3-point penalty per change.
2. Groups must bring float to line-up at designated time. Tardiness
will result in 5 penalty points for every 5 minutes it is late.
3. The float will be penalized 1 point per inch if it exceeds any of
the measurement restrictions, up to 6 inches. If the float exceeds
the restrictions by more than 6 inches then the float will be
disqualified.
4. No adjustments may be made to floats after the designated time.
Ten penalty points will be assessed if adjustments are made after this
time.
5. A 15-point penalty will be assessed to groups who have members in
front of their floats.
6. Any inappropriate behavior exhibited during the parade may result
in disqualification or other measures ACE deems necessary.
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Lawn/Lobby Display:
1. Minor changes may be made in the displays, but only after approval
has been obtained from the ACE Director’s Chair, and changes will not
be accepted after midnight on Wednesday, September 20th 2006. Any
change made will result in a 3-point penalty per change.
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APPEALS
1. All appeals must be filed within 24 hours of the event to be petitioned. All
appeals must be filed by 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22nd 2006.
2. Appeals may be filed by phone to the ACE Director’s Chair. The ACE
Appeals Committee will not consider an appeal until it is submitted in
writing to the Director’s Chair. This should be done as soon as possible
after the initial filing.
3. All decisions made by the Appeals Board are FINAL! The Appeals Board is
made up of 3 members of the ACE.
***ACE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND ALL RULES AND
REGULATIONS AS DEEMED NECESSARY.***
***PENALTY POINTS MAY NOT BE SOLELY LIMITED TO
THE REASONS MENTIONED ABOVE. ACE RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO ASSESS PENALTY POINTS IF DEEMED
NECESSARY.***
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2006 LARGE/SMALL FLOAT RULES
1.
Entry forms are due no later than 8 p.m. on September 5th 2006.
2.
A proposed sketch of the float must be turned into the ACE Committee no
later than September 5th 2006 at the time of the Directors meeting. The
sketch is subject to the approval of the ACE Committee. The sketch must
adhere to the theme. Minor changes may be permitted with approval from
the ACE Director’s Chair but will result in a 3-point penalty per change.
3.
Floats will be judged on the basis of:
Adherence to Theme
Display of School Spirit
Originality and Creativity
Design and Construction
30%
20%
20%
30%
There will be a first, second, and third prize awarded for both the large and
small float divisions.
4.
Large floats cannot exceed 30 feet in length, 12 feet in width, and 16 feet in height
and small floats cannot exceed 10 feet in length, 10 feet in width, or 10 feet in
length. Height measurements will be taken from ground to highest extension,
including all moving parts, and length and width measurements will be taken
from decoration to decoration. The float will be penalized one point per inch if it
exceeds any of these restrictions, up to 6 inches. If the float exceeds these
restrictions by more than 6 inches then it will be disqualified. If whatever pulls
your float is decorated, then it will be included in these dimensions. If a float
turns or contains moving parts, it may not in any way exceed these dimensions.
5.
Humans or animals may not be used to pull floats.
6.
All floats must pass fire safety regulations. You must use flame retardant
materials and have a fire extinguisher on or near the float throughout the parade.
7.
No motors will be allowed to facilitate movement of parts on the float. No
electrical, petroleum driven, or any other motorized apparatus may be used.
8.
Floats must be completed on all 4 sides and will be judged on all 4 sides.
9.
No projectiles may be launched or thrown from the float, except when
approved by the ACE Director’s Chair, and if violated, then there is a
possibility of 15 penalty points.
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10.
A maximum of 2 people may be on board the float to facilitate movement.
These people may not be a part of the float's outward construction or
appearance. They are there strictly to provide movement of parts. During
ACE walk-thrus you must demonstrate the movements and how any
movements will be accomplished. Any obstruction of this rule will result in
disqualification in this event.
11.
The floats will be judged first before the parade. One person for each group
must be with the float while judging takes place.
12.
Floats must be ready to be moved from their point of origin to their
designated position in the parade line-up immediately. Groups must bring
float to line-up at designated time. Tardiness will result in 5 penalty points
for every 5 minutes it is late.
13.
No adjustments may be made to floats after they are placed in the parade
line-up. Ten penalty points will be assessed if adjustments are made after
this time.
14.
Floats are not permitted to change their location in the parade line-up, unless
approved by ACE.
15.
Floats are required to stop in front of judges for 20 seconds so judges can
judge. An ACE member will give you the “go ahead” when judges are
ready.
16.
Members of the group may only follow behind the float. A 15-point penalty
will be assessed to groups who have members in front of or beside their
floats.
17.
In order for a float to be eligible for an award, the entry MUST
COMPLETE THE ENTIRE PARADE ROUTE.
18.
Any inappropriate behavior exhibited during the parade may result in
disqualification or other measures ACE deems necessary.
19.
Please do not leave your float unprotected at any time. ACE will not be held
responsible for any damage.
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2006 LARGE/SMALL BANNER RULES
1.
Only non-flammable material is acceptable for the two dimensional banner as long
as it can be hung from the stadium supports in the manner specified by the UT
Athletic Department. This includes all materials and paints.
2.
The maximum measurement for a banner in the large division is 20 feet (width) by
18 feet (height). Banners may be smaller, but must at least be 11 feet (width) by 10
feet (height). Banners in the small banner division may not exceed 10 feet (width)
by 9 feet (height). Measurements will be taken at the longest point on the banner.
Exact measurements of banners are due Tuesday, September 5th 2006. If
measurements are not the same at walk through, then a one point per inch penalty
will be assessed. THERE WILL BE NO WEIGHTS ALLOWED ON BANNERS.
3.
All members who work on the banner must presently be enrolled as students of
UT and be members of the organization being represented. Failure to comply
with these regulations will result in disqualification.
4.
Banners will be hung outside Neyland Stadium, and picked up by ACE by 6 a.m.
on September 22nd 2006. Banners will be judged around 8 a.m.
5. A proposed sketch must be submitted to the ACE Committee at the Directors
Meeting on Tuesday, September 5th 2006. The changes from the original design may
only be made with the consent of the Director's Chair of ACE. Any change made
will result in a 3 point penalty per change.
6. Banners should be picked up by 12 p.m. on Sunday, September 24th 2006. Failure to
do so will result in disqualification from the next ACE event. ALL CAMPUS
EVENTS DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOST, STOLEN, OR
DAMAGED BANNERS.
7. NO TIME EXTENSION WILL BE GIVEN IF BANNERS ARE DAMAGED.
8. ALL BANNERS MUST HAVE TIES SECURED AT THE TOP.
9. Banners will be judged on the following criteria:
a. Adherence to Theme
b. Display of School Spirit
c. Originality and Creativity
d. Design
15%
15%
35%
35%
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2006 LAWN/LOBBY DISPLAY RULES
1.
The Lobby/Lawn Displays will be judged at 10 a.m. on September 22nd
2006.
2.
Each group may submit one entry only.
3.
All materials used in the construction of Lawn/Lobby decorations must be
non-flammable.
4.
All decorations must be within the Lawn/Lobby area.
5.
A proposed sketch must be turned in to the ACE Committee at the Directors’
meeting on Tuesday, September 5th 2006. The sketch is then subject to the
Committee's approval. Minor changes may be made in the displays, but only after
approval has been obtained from the Director's Chair of ACE, and changes will
not be accepted after midnight on Wednesday, September 20th 2006 (do not call to
ask about changes after this day). Any change made will result in a 3 point
penalty per change.
6.
There will be a first, second, and third place awarded in this event.
7.
There may be no electrical, gas driven, or any other type of mechanically powered
parts. There will be no lights on the displays. Lawn displays must be free
standing. This means that displays may not be tied to permanent structures or
trees. (No rope or string may be seen around the structure.) Displays may be
anchored, however, into the ground. No people or animals are allowed to be in
the Lawn/Lobby Display.
8.
At least one member from each group must remain outside with the Display
until the judging has taken place. We also ask that members from your
organization not talk to the judges as they walk around your display. No one
from any organization may talk to the judges as they come around. Judging
begins at 10:00 am. All work must be stopped by 9 a.m.
9.
Displays will be judged on the following criteria:
a. Adherence to Theme
30%
b. Display of School Spirit
20%
c. Originality and Creativity
30%
d. Design and Construction
20%
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2006 WINDOW DISPLAY RULES
1. In order to be fair to all participating groups and to protect the interests of the
owners of the windows involved, all groups who wish to participate are required to
submit the enclosed contract and deposit of $100 to the All Campus Events
Committee before the windows can be assigned.
2. The enclosed contract must indicate the group's preferences as to the location of the
window (Cumberland Avenue, Residence Halls, Houses), and the window display
must be fully contained on the property agreed upon.
3.
A group may use their own window, but must make this clear to the ACE
Committee before the windows are assigned.
4.
ACE be responsible for procuring the use of the windows from the merchants of
Cumberland Avenue. No group may attempt to procure the use of a window
independently!
5.
Should a group decide to use a Cumberland Avenue window for their display,
they must agree to use the window they draw as their entry. Only this window
will be considered for competition in this event.
6.
In the case of two groups competing together, there will be only one entry
allowed.
7.
The display must be two-dimensional. Paint and glitter are the only acceptable
materials (non-flammable please).
8.
No airbrushing will be allowed on the window.
9.
DROP CLOTHS MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHEN PAINTING!
Organizations will assume full responsibility for any damage to the
ground/concrete.
10.
Walk-thru of windows will take place Wednesday night, September 22nd, 2006.
Judging will begin at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 21st 2006.
The windows will be judged in random order, but work must be completed by
noon on Thursday, September 21st. A member of the ACE Committee will be
present to see that all work is stopped at that time. Failure to stop working at
noon may result in the assessment of 5 penalty points.
11.
A sketch must be turned in to the ACE Committee at the Directors meeting
on Tuesday, September 5th 2006, along with a deposit of $100. The sketch
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is subject to approval by the Committee. Any changes from the sketch
must be cleared through the Directors’ Chair of ACE. All changes will
result in 3 penalty points per change. Deposits will be returned to
organizations the week of September 25th-29th, 2006, provided the group
has cleaned the window acceptably.
12.
WINDOWS MUST BE CLEANED IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED BY BOTH THE
ACE COMMITTEE AND MERCHANT. THIS MEANS ABSOLUTELY NO PAINT
LEFT ON WINDOW, SIDEWALKS, OR GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE AREA.
CLEANED WINDOWS MUST HAVE FINAL APPROVAL FROM THE
MERCHANTS OR THE ACE COMMITTEE. GROUPS FAILING TO CLEAN
COMPLETELY WILL FORFIET THEIR $100 DEPOSIT TO PAY FOR A
PROFESSIONAL CLEANING CREW AND MAY INCUR ADDITIONAL COSTS
IF THE COST OF CLEANING EXCEEDS THE DEPOSIT.
13.
WINDOWS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY CLEANED
BY 10 p.m. ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th 2006.
14.
ACE will be by Monday morning (September 25th) to inspect windows. If
merchants wish to keep the decorations longer than the allotted time, an
agreement will be reached by the organization and the merchants.
15.
THIRTY PENALTY POINTS WILL BE ASSESSED ON THE FINALS OF THE
NEXT ACE EVENT COMPETED IN BY THAT GROUP OR DISQUALIFICATION
IN THE ACE TROPHY COMPETITION IF ALL OF THESE REGULATIONS ARE
NOT FOLLOWED COMPLETELY.
16.
THE ALL CAMPUS EVENTS APPEALS COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY
AND JURISDICTION TO ASSESS PENALTY POINTS AND /OR DISQUALIFY A
GROUP ON THE BASIS OF FAILING TO FOLLOW ALL GUIDELINES. ALL
CAMPUS EVENTS WILL NEGATE YOUR DEPOSIT.
17.
Use of slide projectors or any mechanical parts will result in disqualification.
18.
There should be no PAINT on the CAULKING of the window. Take extra
pre-cautions to paint ONLY on the glass surface.
19.
Windows will be judged on the following criteria:
a. Adherence to Theme
25%
b. Display of School Spirit
20%
c. Originality and Creativity
20%
d. Design
35%
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2006 SOAP BOX DERBY RULES
1.
CAR SPECIFICATIONS
a. Maximum weight is 350 lbs, including driver.
b. Maximum width, outside of wheel to outside of wheel, is 36 inches
(wide)
c. Maximum length, including shell, is 100 inches. (long)
d. All weight must be built into the permanent structure of the car:
no weights may be added!
e. Each car must be a gravity powered, free rolling vehicle.
You may not use pedals, pulleys, motors, or any other mechanical
concoction you might be able to dream up!
f. Each car must have approved brake and steering systems—bicycle
brakes are allowed.
g. Each car must have at least three wheels.
h. Drivers CANNOT go head first in the car!
i. Each driver must provide and wear an approved motorcycle helmet.
Approved means it must have a DOT Sticker, or be from the Safety
Helmet Council of America, The American National Standards Institute,
or the Snell Memorial Foundation. The helmet must be brought to
impoundment to be checked.
j. No business endorsements may be on the cars.
2.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
a. Each group must have 2 members from their group present at the race to
assist with crowd control. These people must be at the race sight 30
minutes before the first race and must remain throughout the entire event. In
addition, cars must be brought to the race sight by your organization (an ACE
member will not come get the car) and must arrive 30 minutes before the first
race.
b. Six members must be designated as catchers for their entry. They will
be positioned at the finish line to ensure that the car can be stopped at the
end of the course.
c. A list with names of the catchers and crowd control people must be
presented at impoundment. Failure to have the proper amount of people
at the race will result in penalty points.
d. Drivers of the cars must be 18 years of age.
e. Drivers and catchers must sign release forms to be turned in at
impoundment.
f. Failure of the driver to stay within the designated lane could result in a
penalty not to exceed 15 points.
g. Evidence or suspicion of unsportsmanlike conduct on the behalf of any
participant in the Soap Box Derby is subject to review by the ACE Appeals
Board and punishable by disqualification from the Soap Box Derby
Competition.
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h. In the event of a crash, the All Campus Events Committee will make a ruling
on points distribution and disqualification based on the circumstances. If the
crash is intentionally brought on, however, then the group(s) car causing the
wreck will be disqualified immediately.
3.
IMPOUNDMENT
a. Impoundment will occur on the evening of Monday, September 18th 2006.
b. Any car that does not meet all of the specifications listed above will not
be allowed to race.
c. ADJUSTMENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN
IMPOUNDED, INCLUDING PAINTING, DECORATING, OR DECORATIVE
ADDITIONS - THIS WILL BE ENFORCED.
d. If adjustments are made after impoundment, the group will be assessed 20
penalty points.
e. The driver must be at impoundment in order to be weighed.
f. The driver must bring his approved motorcycle helmet to impoundment.
4.
RACE INFORMATION
a.
Races will be head to head in the form of a single-elimination tournament.
The first car to cross the finish line will be the winner and will move on to
the next round.
b.
Bracket seedings will be assigned by random draw, as will lane
assignments.
5.
JUDGING
a. The car will be judged on the following:
Race Results
70%
Appearance
30%
b. The appearance category will be judged based on the design and
construction of the car, its adherence to the theme, display of school
spirit, and originality and creativity.
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2006 SMOKEY’S HOWL RULES
Smokey’s Howl is a spirit performance competition.
***All groups will be judged on their expression of UT spirit, not necessarily
technical merit.***
1. Each event will have specific judging criteria, but will basically consist of
the same overall criteria. This criterion will consist of:
a. Adherence to theme
20%
b. Spirit
30%
c. Creativity/Originality
20%
d. Execution
30%
2. The show will consist of tasteful dialogue and physical expression in the
spirit of Big Orange sportsmanship.
3. The show may last no more than 2 minutes.
4. Groups entered may consist of no fewer than 4 people and no more than 16.
Mixed groups must have the same number of representation from both
competing organizations.
5. All participants must sign a waiver provided by ACE. Waivers are due at
the Director’s meeting on September 12th, NO EXCEPTIONS.
6. All dialogue and costume descriptions must be submitted to ACE on
Tuesday, September 5th 2006 at the Directors meeting.
7. ACE reserves the right to assess penalty points for actions and behaviors
deemed inappropriate during this competition. This will be determined on
a case-by-case basis. Failure to adhere to the original routine that was
submitted to ACE will result in 3 penalty points per change.
8. The top groups in Smokey’s Howl after Wednesday’s competition will
compete in the Finals, which will take place during the Homecoming Pep
Rally on Friday, September 22nd. This will determine the winners. No
changes may be made to the show after Wednesday’s performance (don’t
even call to ask).
9. Each group competing will be required to submit a brief introduction to be
read prior to the performance. This is due by Tuesday, September 5th 2006.
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10. No 3-highs!
11. Athletic Shoes with rubber soles must be worn on the court. No boots are
allowed.
12. No basket tosses are allowed in any way. Participants can pop-cradle to the
original bases. (Bases “releasing” flyers in the air, and catching them with a
back spotter. Bases CANNOT THROW THEM! (Flyers are only allowed to
freefall).
13. In executing a "pop cradle" the flyer is not permitted to perform any type of
skill, such as toe touches and/or flips, before the flyer is caught. The only
acceptable skill will be a full down dismount, all other skills will result in
disqualification.
14. When forming a pyramid, there should be at least a flyer, base, and spotter.
Groups must provide their own spotter for anytime a flyer is not on the
ground.
15. Tumbling should not exceed more than one rotation. More than one
rotation will result in disqualification.
16. Please designate someone from your group as the music person. They
should come up with your group’s cued tape/CD when your group is
called to the stage. They will work with our sound personnel but be
expected to run your group’s music (i.e. push play, pause when needed).
17. Practices may not be held at any T-RECS facilities. Failure to comply will
result in 10 penalty points to the Smokey’s Howl competition.
***IF THESE DESCRIPTIONS DO NOT MAKE SENSE, PLEASE ASK!!!!***
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2006 ANYTHING GOES RULES
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PERSONS
COMPETING IN ANY “ANYTHING GOES” COMPETITION. FAILURE TO
HAVE THESE WITH YOU MAY LEAD TO THE DISQUALIFICATION OF
YOUR ENTIRE GROUP FROM THAT EVENT.
1.
Each group will receive (per event):
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
2.
25 points
20 points
15 points
10 points
The 3 groups who have the highest combined score will receive the
following number of points which will go toward the Overall Competition:
1st
2nd
3rd
20 points
15 points
10 points
3.
Times for these events will be announced at a later date.
4.
Mixed groups must have the same number of participants in each event.
(i.e., 3 Men and 3 Women)
5.
Please have at least 6 participants for each Anything Goes activity.
6.
Groups will be disqualified for any form of unsportsmanlike conduct. ACE
deems the right to determine what may be assumed as unsportsmanlike
conduct.
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2006 KICKOFF CONTEST RULES
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PERSONS
COMPETING IN THE KICKOFF CONTEST. FAILURE TO HAVE THESE
WITH YOU MAY LEAD TO THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTIRE
GROUP FROM THAT EVENT.
1. The kickoff contest will consist of dressing up in a costume, participating in a
relay race, and riding a mechanical bull.
2. Each organization will select a team of 10 participants who will dress up in a
costume with relevance to theme for judging.
3. Each team will then participate in a relay race. The race will be 400 hundred
meters long.
a. The first and third hundred meters will consist of one participant on all
fours and another participant riding on the back of the participant on all
fours. This is to resemble a “horsey race.”
b. The second and forth hundred meters will consist of a “four-legged
race” in which three participants’ legs are tied together. The three
participants must then walk/run as fast as possible tied together.
4. After the relay race, one participant from each team will compete in a
mechanical bull riding contest. For every second the participant stays on the
bull, a second will be deducted from their relay race time.
5. The competition will take place at Tom Black Track. Participants will be
required to sign a waiver before riding the mechanical bull. Athletic shoes
with rubber soles must be worn on the track at all times.
6. The contest will be evaluated out of 100 points. The costume will be judged
out of 50 points, and the overall relay race time will be judged out of 50 points.
7. Each team will be awarded 5 points for participation. The first place winner
will receive 5 additional points for a total of 10 points.
8. All costume descriptions must be submitted to ACE by Tuesday, September
5th 2006.
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3-on-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RULES
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PERSONS
COMPETING IN THE TOURNAMENT. FAILURE TO HAVE THESE WITH
YOU MAY LEAD TO THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTIRE GROUP
FROM THAT EVENT.
1. The team must consist of 3 players with one sub.
2. The duration of the game is 10 minutes without the clock stopping.
3. An ACE member will ref the game and keep score.
4. The tournament is single elimination.
5. Each member of the team must sign a release form.
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JUDGING
1.
Judging will be based on criteria that will be included in the Rules Packet.
2.
Judges are members of the school or community that have volunteered to
help. Special consideration is given to ensure that the judges have no bias
towards any groups that are participating. THE ACE COMMITTEE DOES
NOT JUDGE.
2.
Decisions of the Judges are FINAL. NO APPEALS WILL BE ACCEPTED
CONCERNING JUDGES’ DECISIONS.
3.
Winners will be announced at the Homecoming game against the Marshall
Thundering Herd on Saturday, September 23rd 2006.
ACE Contact Information:
Dipal Chaudhari, Director’s Chair
Caroline Mills, Co-Homecoming Chair
Sarah Olson, Co-Homecoming Chair
Lyndsey Hulen, Advisor
Questions:
ace@utk.edu
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FORMS
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HOMECOMING 2006
ENTRY FORM FOR OVERALL COMPETITION
We____________________________________(Group(s) Name) will enter the Overall
Competition for Homecoming 2006. By so doing, we will compete for three awards in
each category and also for the three Overall Awards. We fully understand that we must
have an entry in the 2006 Parade in the form of either a Large Float or a Small Float,
compete in Smokey's Howl, and have a Banner entry, large or small, in order to be
eligible for an Overall award. The events in which our group will compete are: (choose
5)
_____Large Float
_____Small Float
_____Lawn Display/Hall Lobby Decoration
_____Large Banner
_____Small Banner
_____Window Display
_____Anything Goes
_____Soap Box Derby
_____Kickoff Contest
_____Smokey's Howl
The undersigned are the designated representatives for the above organizations. The
undersigned hereby release The University of Tennessee, its successors, Trustees,
Officers, agents, and employees, as well as the All Campus Events Committee, from any
claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, in any way growing out of or
resulting from the participation in the above group in any ACE Homecoming Activity.
By our signatures, we acknowledge that we have received, read, and understand these
rules and that our group will enter Homecoming 2006 in accordance with said rules, and
that we understand that the rules for Homecoming 2006 may be amended as deemed
necessary by the ACE.
Director________________________
President____________________________
NOTE: If two or more groups are competing together, this form must be completed and
turned in by every group.
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HOMECOMING 2006
ENTRY FORM GENERAL COMPETITION
We____________________________________(Group(s) Name) will enter the following
competitions for Homecoming 2006. By so doing we will compete for three awards in
each category we select and understand that we are not eligible for the three Overall
Awards. The events in which our group will compete are:
_____Large Float
_____Small Float
_____Lawn Display/Hall Lobby Decoration
_____Large Banner
_____Small Banner
_____Window Display
_____Anything Goes
_____Soap Box Derby
_____Kickoff Contest
_____Smokey's Howl
The undersigned are the designated representatives for the above organizations. The
undersigned hereby release The University of Tennessee, its successors, assigns, Trustees,
Officers, agents, and employees, as well as the All Campus Events Committee from any
claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, in any way growing out of or
resulting from the participation in the above group in any All Campus Event
Homecoming Activity.
By our signatures, we acknowledge that we have received, read, and understand these
rules and that our group will enter Homecoming 2006 in accordance with said rules, and
that we understand that the rules for Homecoming 2006 may be amended as deemed
necessary by the All Campus Events Committee.
Director________________________
President____________________________
NOTE: If two or more groups are competing together, this form must be completed and
turned in by every group.
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LARGE / SMALL (circle one) FLOAT
GROUP: _______________________________________________________________
FLOAT SIZE: _____________(length)_____________(width)____________(height)
Approved: _____________________________________________________________
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LARGE / SMALL (circle one) BANNER
GROUP:________________________________________________________
BANNER SIZE: ______________(width)________________(height)
Sketches may be horizontal or vertical. Please indicate the top side of the banner.
Approved: _____________________________________________________________
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WINDOW DISPLAY
RULES ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We, the undersigned, have read and fully understand the rules stated concerning the
2006 Window Display Competition. We agree to have the windows cleaned by 10 p.m.
on Sunday, September 24th 2006. If window cleaning does not meet approval by the
merchant or the ACE committee, the $100 will be used. Any cost above our deposit
will be our responsibility.
____________________________________________
GROUP NAME
____________________________________________
SIGNATURE(S) OF GROUP(S) PRESIDENT(S)
____________________________________________
SIGNATURE(S) OF DIRECTOR(S)
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2006 WINDOW DISPLAY
Name of Group(s)_________________________________________________________
Student Director(s)_________________________________________________________
Campus Address__________________________________________________________
Window Loacation________________________________________________________
Phone Number____________________________________________________________
Title Of Display___________________________________________________________
Type Of Materials To Be Used_______________________________________________
___________________________________________
Merchant's Signature
____________________________________________
President(s) of Organization Signature(s)
____________________________________________
Homecoming Director(s) Signature(s)
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PARADE INTRODUCTION FORM
Name of groups:__________________________________________________________
Parade Introduction:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Approved:_______________________________________________________________
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SMOKEY’S HOWL INTRODUCTION FORM
Organization(s)__________________________________________________________
Introduction:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Music:
Yes
No
If yes, what song(s):
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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KICKOFF CONTEST
Group’s Name:__________________________________________________________
Participant’s Name:______________________________________________________
Description of costume:
Approved:______________________________________________________________
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3-on-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
ENTRY FORM
Team Name_____________________________________________________________
Organization Name______________________________________________________
Division (check one):
Men's
_____
Women's
_____
Player's Names & Numbers:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
* Five participation points is the maximum one organization will receive from
competing in this tournament, regardless of how many teams enter.
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