Greek Week 2012
Let the Games Begin!
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Table of Contents
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II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
General Information………….………………….…….……. 2
Schedule of Events………….……………………………….3
Match-Up Information…………………………………....…..4
Greek Week Committee…….............................................5
Alcohol Policy…………………………………………………6
Participation Policy and Pre-Greek Week Social…………7
Individual Event Information
a. Day of Service Information………………….……………8
b. Olympics……………………………………………………9
c. Designated match up areas………………………….....12
d. Canstruction Contest and BBQ………………………...13
i. Scoring……………………………………………...14
e. Blood Drive……………………………………………….15
f. Athletics Information
i. Rules……..………………………………..………..16
ii. Brackets…………………………………..………...18
g. Championship Athletics…………………………………21
h. Philanthropy Friday………………………………………22
i. Name that Game….………..…………………...……….23
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j. Backdrops Competition
i. Rules…………………………………..…………....24
ii. Scoring………………………………………….…..25
k. Skits Competition
i. Rules………………………………………………..26
ii. Scoring.…………….……………….……….……...28
l. Relay for Life……………………..………………………29
m.Walks for Wishes………………………………………..30
Schedule of Events
*All times and events are subject to change.
DAY
DATE
EVENT
TIMES
LOCATION
Friday
4/13
Baseball
6pm
Baseball Field
Sunday
4/15
Day of Service
12-2pm
Chapel Field
Monday
4/16
Olympics
5-7pm
Fraternity Row/
Various
Chapters
Tuesday
4/17
Athletics
2-6pm
Fraternity Row/
Various
Chapters
Tuesday
4/17
Canstruction
Contest and
BBQ
5-7pm
Fraternity Row
Wednesday
4/18
Athletics
2-6pm
Fraternity Row/
Various Chpts
Wednesday
4/18
Blood Drive
TBD
Stamp
Wednesday
4/18
Game Night
7-9pm
Cole Field
House
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Thursday
4/19
Athletics
2-6pm
Fraternity Row/
Various
Chapters
Thursday
4/19
Skit and
Backdrop
Competition
5-9pm
Cole Field
House
Friday
4/20
Championship
Athletics
2-5pm
Fraternity Row/
Various
Chapters
Monday
4/23
Rededication
7pm
Chapel
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Match-Up Information
MATCH-UP
THEME
T-SHIRT COLOR
Alpha Chi Omega, Sigma Nu, Theta Chi,
Omega Nu Eta
Alpha Delta Pi, Zeta Psi, Alpha Sigma Phi,
Kappa Lambda Xi
Alpha Epsilon Phi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Chi
Phi, Kappa Phi Lambda
Alpha Omicron Pi, Tau Kappa Epsilon,
Sigma Psi Zeta
Alpha Phi, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Sigma
Kappa, Iota Nu Delta
Clue
Tangerine
Mousetrap
Sky Blue
Sorry
Navy
Jumanji
Maroon
Chutes & Ladders
Pretty, Pretty
Princess
Battleship
Don’t Wake
Daddy
Monopoly
Neon Orange
Operation
Neon Yellow
Life
Candyland
Chess
Black
Red
Neon Green
Trouble
Turquoise
Delta Delta Delta, FIJI, Gamma Phi Sigma
Delta Gamma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi
Kappa Tau, Phi Beta Sigma
Delta Phi Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta, alpha
Kappa Delta Phi
Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Alpha, Phi
Kappa Psi
Kappa Delta, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha
Theta Gamma
Phi Sigma Sigma, Alpha Tau Omega,
Lambda Theta Alpha
Sigma Delta Tau, Sigma Chi
Sigma Kappa, Kappa Sigma, Beta Theta
Pi, Lambda Upsilon Lambda
Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Chi, Delta Sigma
Phi
Pink
Royal Blue
Sunflower
Purple
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Greek Week Committee Contact Information
*Please direct all Greek Week Committee related questions to
greekweekumd@gmail.com
Student Committee:
Name: Rachel Wint VP of Community Affairs PHA
Cell: 856-261-8066
Name: Jared Winston
VP of Internal Affairs IFC
Cell: 914-450-0920
Name: Lily Dubin
Community Events Coordinator PHA
Cell: 301-254-8117
Name: Bonnie Butler
Community Events Coordinator PHA
Cell: 315-750-8273
Name: Deborah Kim
UGC Homecoming Chair
Cell: 301-787-9157
Name: Matt Carr
IFC Greek Week Chair
Cell: 301-641-8895
Name: Greg Gilston
IFC Greek Week Chair
Cell: 516-330-1379
Greek Week Supervisor:
Name: Heidi Biffl
Email: hbiffl@umd.edu
Greek Week Advisors:
Name: Rachel Gertson
Phone: 979-758-1374
Email: rgertson@gmail.com
Name: Katherine Kipp
Phone: 731-267-0942
Email: kipp.katherine@gmail.com
General Information
The Greek Week 2012 committee, comprised of student and staff members, has been working very hard
over the semester to provide the most fun and meaningful experience for the Greek community. This year,
our goal is to emphasize community by being inclusive of all governing Greek councils, and hope that our
matchups and events reflect that goal.
Trophies: Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners of Greek Week.
Re-Dedication: Re-Dedication will take place on Monday, April 23rd. Trophies will be distributed at this
time. Winners will not be announced throughout the week, but will be announced at re-dedication.
Evaluation: After Greek Week is complete; please look out for an evaluation that will be emailed to each of
the Greek Week Chairs from each chapter. We would appreciate your feedback on the week of events in
order to improve for the future.
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ALCOHOL STANCE
The Greek Week Committee has decided to implement a new alcohol stance for all of
Greek Week. The purpose of the Alcohol Stance is to keep everyone safe and out of
trouble while trying to keep the purpose and goals of Greek Week intact.
Below are the rules that each matchup, chapter, and individual member must adhere to
for the entire week and for every event:
1. No alcohol may be present at any official Greek Week event
2. No member may be visibly intoxicated at any official Greek Week event
3. Each matchup and chapter is responsible for their members to ensure no one is
noticeably intoxicated at any official Greek Week event
Below are the consequences for matchups, chapters, and members for violating any of
the rules stated above:
1. If a member brings alcohol to an official Greek Week event, the following will occur:
I. The person will be asked to turn over their alcoholic beverage
II. If the person refuses to turn over their drink, their chapter President will be asked
to do so
III. Once the drink is turned over, the chapter President will have 5 minutes to
remove that member from the event
IV. If the member is not removed from the event within 5 minutes, the ENTIRE
MATCHUP will be removed from the event and asked to leave
2. If a member of a matchup is noticeably intoxicated and/or impeding on the event, the
following will occur:
I. If a person is noticeably and visible drunk/out of control/making a scene, the
Greek Week Chairs will be the only people addressing the issue
II. Once the Greek Week chairs determine that the person is out of control and too
drunk to be in attendance, they will pull aside the chapter Presidents of the
matchup
III. The chapter Presidents will have 5 minutes to remove the person from the event
IV. If the matchup fails to remove the intoxicated member within 5 minutes, the
ENTIRE MATCHUP will be removed from the event and asked to leave
3. If any member of a matchup acts inappropriate towards any member of the Greek Week
Committee, DFSL, or any other volunteer, the following will occur:
I. The Greek Week Chairs will pull aside the chapter Presidents of the matchup
II. The chapter Presidents will have 5 minutes to remove the person from the event
III. If the matchup fails to remove the person within 5 minutes, the ENTIRE
MATCHUP will be removed from the event and asked to leave
The Greek Week Committee is taking the use of alcohol at official Greek Week events
extremely seriously. Matchups will be removed from events if they are out of line or are
not cooperating with decisions made by the Greek Week Committee. Please talk to your
members about the use of alcohol at official events and work with your matchups to
ensure you are all on the same page.
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PARTICIPATION POLICY
In order to win Greek Week, or even place, your matchup must be in attendance and
participate in EVERY event throughout the week in accordance to the rules for each
particular event. Failure to do so will result in your matchup being unable to win Greek
Week. If a matchup is removed from an official event, their attendance at that event no
longer counts, therefore, eliminating that matchup’s chance of placing, or winning,
Greek Week.
Rules for Pre-Greek Week Social
Match-ups must have a pre-Greek Week Social with all of the chapters in their matchup. This social must be non-alcoholic and must occur before Sunday, April 15th. Each
chapter must have at least 15% of their members present. A group picture should be
taken at the event and at least one person from each chapter should wear letters in the
front row of the picture. Several pictures must be taken to show what happened at the
event. Match-ups will receive points for this event if 15% or more of each chapter in
their match-up are present.
All photos must be submitted to greekweekumd@gmail.com by Sunday April 15th to be
reviewed.
Note: Saying you do not have the contact information for a chapter in your match-up or
that another chapter is not responding to you will not be an excuse for these events. If
you are having problems contacting members of your match-up then please contact
your match-up’s respective Greek Week Committee liaison listed below (contact
information can be found on page 5):
Jared Winston - Phi Sigma Sigma, Alpha Chi Omega
Rachel Wint – Delta Gamma, Sigma Kappa, Alpha Omicron Pi
Lily Dubin– Kappa Delta, Alpha Phi
Greg Gilston – Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Alpha Theta
Bonnie Butler – Sigma Delta Tau, Alpha Epsilon Phi
Matt Carr – Delta Phi Epsilon, Zeta Tau Alpha
Sexual Assault Awareness Workshop
Patty Fanflik will be contacting Greek Week chairs to schedule a time to meet with her
and learn about sexual assault prevention. THIS MUST BE ATTENDED BY 10% OF
EACH CHAPTER WITHIN YOUR MATCH-UP. This workshop must be completed prior
to the start of Greek Week.
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Day of Service
Chapel Field
Sunday, April 15th
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Each Match-up is to create a carnival game for children with special needs to participate
in. The game should be for both children and adults. This will be set up similar to
Olympics on the Row, it is the same concept but for children with special needs to go
from match-up to match-up.
As Chapel Field is unable to be reserved in advance, please plan on sending members
from your match-up to Chapel Field NO LATER than 11 on that Sunday to being setting
up your booth. If we are unable to obtain Chapel Field on the 15th, the back-up location
will be around the Row.
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Greek Week Olympics
Fraternity Row
Monday, April 16th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cheating in any event will result in automatic disqualification for that event.
Tug of War:
Participants: 5 males and 5 females per chapter match-up
Rules: When one team’s flag passes the centerline the game is over. Tug of War will
be tournament style. Team members may wear cleats and gloves. Timed breaks may
be called in between pulls in the final rounds. See bracket below.
Ice Cream Eating Contest:
Participants: 3 males and 3 females per chapter match-up
Rules: Each team will be given a tray of ice cream from the dairy of known weight.
Participants will have 60 seconds to eat as much ice cream as possible using the
spoons provided (no use of hands or drinking of melted ice cream allowed). The tray will
be re-weighed at the end of the race, and the match up who ate the most ice cream will
win. Excessive spilling will result in disqualification.
Note: The event will be divided into heats, but there will be no championship round. The
team that ate the most ice cream out of all the heats will win.
HEAT 1
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HEAT 2
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HEAT 3
ΣΚ
ΑΕΦ
ΦΣΣ
ΚΑΘ
Over/Under Relay:
Participants: 5 males and 5 females per chapter match-up
Rules: Each team will be lined up across the field alternating boy-girl. Each team
member will have to get a hula hoop from one end of the line to the other while holding
hands. Teams must keep their hands linked at all times without disconnecting or
dropping the hula hoop. Once to the end of the line, the last team member will pick up a
ball and put it under his/her legs. The next team member must take the ball from
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between his/her legs and put it over his/her head so the next team member can take it.
The ball should alternate over the head and between the legs until it reaches the other
end of the line. The team with the fastest time in their heat moves on to the final.
HEAT 1
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ΣΚ
ΚΔ
ΔΦΕ
ΑΔΠ
HEAT 2
ΦΣΣ
ΚΑΘ
ΖΤΑ
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HEAT 3
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Relay Race:
First Leg: Wheelbarrow Race.1 male and 1 female from each match up will do a
wheelbarrow race. Both teammates must cross the finish line before the female
participant may tag the next female participant in the second leg. Standing partners may
not drag or plow the ‘wheelbarrow’ partner across the line.
Second leg: Army Crawl. Two members of the team will compete in the event. 1
female will crawl under the ropes and when she has finished a committee member will
signal the male to begin. When both members of the match-up have finished the crawl
an overall will signal to begin the next leg of the race. Female participant must tag the
female participating in the next leg of the relay.
Third leg: Underwear Race. 1 male and 1 female will run backwards together, while
wearing a giant pair of underwear, to a designated point, which will be at the start of the
slip and slide. The female participant will tag off her teammate in the next leg.
Fourth leg: Slip ‘n’ Slide Finish. 1 male and 1 female will have to slide across a wet /
soapy tarp to the finish line. One team member will go first, when he/she crosses the
finish line, the second team member can go. The first match up with both male and
female across the finish line wins. Racers may not stand up and may not step onto the
tarp. Racers should run to the tarp and slide, but if their momentum is not sufficient,
they may use their arms and legs to push themselves across, only after a full slide has
been made. Crawling on your knees is allowed. Walking, jogging, running is not
allowed.
HEAT 1
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ΑΔΠ
ZTA
KΔ

HEAT 2
ΦΣΣ
ΔΓ
ΔΦΕ
ΣΔΤ
ΑΧΩ
HEAT 3
KAΘ
ΑΕΦ
ΣΚ
AOΠ
In order for your team to be considered finished all the members that participated
in the relay race must be standing together in the middle of the field.
***The winners from each heat will compete in the finals***
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Tug of War
Participants: 5 males and 5 females per chapter match-up
Rules: When one team’s flag passes the centerline the game is over. Tug
of War will be tournament style. Team members may wear cleats and
gloves. Timed breaks may be called in between pulls in the final rounds.
ΑΔΠ
ΑΔΠ
BYE
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
ΣΚ
ΣΚ
BYE
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OLYMPICS ON THE ROW
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This is where the matchups will stand during Olympics on Monday.
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ROUTE ONE
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Canstruction Contest and BBQ
Fraternity Row
Tuesday, April 17th
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
This is a free event for all match-ups participating in Greek Week 2011. You are
required to send a minimum of 10% of your matchup to this event. There will be music,
food, and a can building competition. The BBQ is happening in conjunction with the canbuilding contest where match-ups will be building designs/structures in relation to their
theme for the week out of canned foods. There will be a winner for the match-up with
the most cans as well as 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners for the most creative structures.
To help the judges count, each chapter is required to bring a preliminary count of
food items they have collected and is required to bring their canned food in
boxes. Each chapter must have its items present for counting at 4:00 p.m. sharp. By
4:30 p.m., each matchup must have at least four of its members present to begin
building the can structure. Judging will occur at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from each
matchup MUST help clean up the structures and load food onto the truck after
judging has taken place.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR THEIR GREEK WEEK SHIRT TO COUNT FOR
ATTENDANCE & RECEIVE FOOD.
EACH MATCHUP HAS A DESIGNATED TIME TO GET FOOD AT ZETA PSI (#13
FRATERNITY ROW)
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5:005:055:105:155:205:255:30-
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ΔΦΕ
ΑΕΦ
ΖΤΑ
ΔΓ
ΑΔΠ
5:35- ΑΧΩ
5:40- ΣΔΤ
5:45- ΚΑΘ
5:50- ΦΣΣ
5:55- ΑΟΠ
6:00- ΚΔ
6:05- ΣΚ
4:00- ALL THOSE PARTCIPATING IN CANSTRUCTION SHOULD BE ON THE ROW
4:30- BEGIN BUILDING
4:45- SIGN-IN FOR THE EVENT (everyone must sign-in to count for attendance)
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Sample Judges’ Scorecard for Canstruction Competition
Judges Name __________________
PHA Sorority____________
Originality/Creativity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
5
6
7
9
10
Theme Relevance
1
2
3
Proper use of cans
1
2
3
Overall Presentation
1
2
3
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Number of cans donated (will be counted by Greek Week Committee)
_________________________
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Blood Drive
Stamp Student Union room TBD
Wednesday April 18th
Time TBD
This event will support The American Red Cross Club on campus. The Blood Drive will be
taking place at STAMP (ROOM TBD) Monday, April 16th (TIME TBD). All members of
PHA, IFC, UGC and PHC chapters that are interested and eligible for donating blood should
attend the event. Although NO POINTS will be given to matchups for attending the event, we
strongly encourage everyone help out this great cause.
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Athletics
Fraternity Row
Tuesday- Friday
Field 1- Closest to Route One
Field 2- Middle Field closer to Route One
Field 3- Middle Field closer to #7 and #8 Fraternity Row
Field 4- Field Closest to #7 and #8 Fraternity Row
General Rules
1. Teams may begin play with one less than the required players; however, teams must
have required number of players after 10 minutes into the game.
2. Players who are substituted out may be subbed back in for an additional game time
at the referee’s discretion.
3. Unsportsmanlike conduct WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and may be grounds for a
forfeit at the referee’s discretion.
4. The Greek Week Committee may change a call or have a game replayed.
Flag Football Rules
1. 8 on 8 with at least 3 girls from each team on the field at all times.
2. The field will be set up by Greek Week Committee, with two touchdowns and one first
down at midfield.
3. Rules will be given to the captains at the game by CRC referees. Any questions
about rules should be directed to referees prior to start of the game.
4. All CRC calls are final. Heckling/harassing the CRC referees may be ground for
forfeit
Kickball Rules
1. 9 on 9 with at least 4 girls from each team on the field at all times.
2. No resetting line-ups after innings. You must submit a typed/written batting line-up to
the Overall before the game starts.
3. Pegging below the belt only
4. 3 outs
5. 4 fouls=1 out
6. 1 foul=1 strike
7. 7 innings
8. At the start of the 4th inning, 20 run slaughter rule is in effect
9. No leading or stealing
10. Pitching must be underhand without a bounce or the pitch does not count
11. Runners may only overrun first base
12. Defense cannot pass the pitcher until contact is made with the ball
13. All runners must stop when pitcher has possession of the ball
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14. Bunting is allowed
15. Batters must alternate guy-girl
Volleyball Rules
1. If playing down a player, the team must side out on the missing player’s serve
2. 6 on 6 with an even number of guys and girls (3 guys, 3 girls)
3. All lines are in
4. 3 hits per side (1 must be hit by girl if 3 hits are taken)
5. Side out games to 15 points
6. Games are best 2 out of 3, win by 2, max of 21
7. No touching the net
8. Rotate serve after each game
9. Switch sides after each game
10. Coin toss to decide sides
11. No 2 consecutive hits by the same player
12. Rally scoring in effect (no side outs) for the last game, play to 21
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Flag Football Bracket
ΔΦΕ
BYE
ΑΟΠ
Tues 2PM
Field 1
ΚΑΘ
Wed 2PM
Field 1
Thurs
2PM
Field 1
ΔΓ
Tues 2PM
Field 2
ΣΚ

Tues 2PM
Field 3
ΚΔ
Wed 2PM
Field 2
Fri 2PM
Field 1
ΣΔΤ
Tues 2PM
Field 4
ΑΔΠ
ΖΤΑ
Tues 3PM
Field 1
ΑΦ
Wed 2PM
Field 3
Thurs
2PM
Field 2
ΑΕΦ
Tues 3PM
Field 2
ΦΣΣ
BYE
Wed 2PM
Field 4
ΑΧΩ
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Volleyball Bracket
ΑΟΠ
BYE
ΑΧΩ
Tues 2PM
@TKE
ΣΔΤ
Wed 2PM
@TKE
Thurs
4PM
@TKE
ΚΔ
Tues 2PM
@Sig Nu
ΖΤΑ
ΑΔΠ
Tues 3PM
@TKE

Wed 2PM
@Sig Nu
Fri 4PM
@TKE
ΔΓ
Tues 3PM
@Sig Nu
ΚΑΘ
ΣΚ
Tues 4PM
@TKE
ΑΕΦ
Wed 3PM
@TKE
Thurs
4PM
@Sig Nu
ΦΣΣ
Tues 4PM
@Sig Nu
ΔΦΕ
BYE
Wed 3PM
@Sig Nu
ΑΦ
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Kickball Bracket
ΚΑΘ
BYE
ΑΦ
Tues 3PM
Field 3
ΔΓ
Wed 3PM
Field 1
Thurs
3PM
Field 1
ΦΣΣ
Tues 3PM
Field 4
ΣΚ
ΑΕΦ
Tues 4PM
Field 4
ΣΔΤ
Wed 3PM
Field 2
Fri 3PM
Field 1
ΑΟΠ
Tues 4PM
Field 1
ΚΔ
ΑΧΩ
Tues 4PM
Field 2

Wed 3PM
Field 3
Thurs
3PM
Field 2
ΖΤΑ
Tues 4PM
Field 3
ΔΦΕ
BYE
Wed 3PM
Field 4
ΑΔΠ
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Championship Athletics
Fraternity Row
Friday, April 20th
2:00 pm
FLAG FOOTBALL
Championship Football Game
Third Place Football Game
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Field 1
Field 3
KICKBALL
Championship Kickball Game
Third Place Kickball Game
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
Field 1
Field 3
VOLLEYBALL
Championship Volleyball Game
Third Place Volleyball
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
TKE
Sigma Nu
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Philanthropy Friday
Bob ‘Turtle’ Smith Stadium
Friday, April 13th
6:00 pm – TBA
‘Philanthropy Friday’ is an event centered around the University of Maryland’s baseball team.
This game will be played at the baseball stadium (behind Stamp) on campus. In order for matchups to receive credit for being at the game, they must be present for the first pitch or else they
will not be able to place in the event.
This is a FREE event for all match-ups participating in Greek Week 2012. Each match-up is
required to have at least 10% of their match-up present at the event; however, points will be
awarded to the three match-ups with the highest attendance. Therefore, we highly recommend
that match-ups send as many participants as possible.
Match-ups will not receive money for their philanthropies but each chapter will still get
points for Philanthropy Fridays. At the end of the season, the sorority and fraternity with
the highest overall attendance receives money towards the philanthropy of their choice.
Each chapter will have a bag separate from the other chapters in their match-up where
they can put their tickets to receive credit for Philanthropy Fridays and the event itself.
After the game, all tickets will be tallied for each match-up and the matchups with the 1st,
2nd and 3rd most attendance will get points for Greek Week. We would like to reiterate
that the alcohol policy is in full effect for this event and drunken participants will be dealt
with individually.
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Name that Game
Cole Field House
Wednesday, April 18th
7:00pm -9:00pm
This Homecoming, a new game will be played called “Name that Game” to keep
with the game theme of the week. It is a trivia game with questions about history,
rules and board game trivia and the team will have to match the game to the
questions. There will be three rounds. Up to three people from each Match-Up are
able to play each round. There should be at least one female and one male in each
round per Match-Up. No person can represent his or her Match-Up more than once
during the entire game.
- For the first round, no one will be eliminated. Points will be tallied.
- For the second round, all Match-Ups will again participate to win points.
- At the end of the second round, each Match-Up’s points will be tallied and the
top 7 Match-Ups will participate in the third and final round.
- 7 Match-Ups will be on stage at one time, so for the first and second round, there
will be two heats. The heats were picked randomly.
HEAT 1- Alpha Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Sigma Kappa, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Delta
Gamma, Alpha Phi, Phi Sigma Sigma
HEAT 2- Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Sigma Delta
Tau, Alpha Delta Pi, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Phi Epsilon
Note: More instruction will be provided at the event.
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Backdrop Competition
Ritchie Coliseum
Thursday, April 19th
5:00 p.m.
Backdrops:
 Backdrops may be delivered beginning at 3:00 p.m. to Cole Field House. All
backdrops must be at Cole Field House by 4:00 pm on April 13th.
 Backdrops must be placed in the area designated for each Match-Up and NOWHERE
else.
 All backdrops will be judged at 4:00 pm – prior to the skits competition. Any backdrop
that is not at Cole at the time when judging ensues will automatically be disqualified.
 Match-ups must have their backdrops complete prior to bringing them to Cole. There
will be no painting or touching up the backdrop once you have entered Cole. They
should be completely dry.
 ABSOLETELY NO GLITTER can be used.
 Any damage to the floor will be the responsibility of the Match-Up to clean or pay for.
 Match-ups are responsible for bringing their own duct tape for the judging of backdrops.
Size:
 The wooden frame that holds the backdrops is 16 feet wide.
 Backdrops should be no larger than 14 feet x 14 feet.
 A suggested backdrop material is a TARP. It has worked well and it is easy to get on the
frame. NO SHOWER CURTAINS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 Match-ups may not use shower curtains to construct their backdrop. A submitted
backdrop made from a shower curtain will not be judged or hung.
 Three alumnae from each chapter may help prepare the backdrop. There must be 3
chapter members for every alumnae who contribute to the backdrop
 If the Greek Week committee is not able to get your backdrop on the frame because it’s
too big or too heavy – points will be deducted.
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Sample Judges’ Scorecard for Backdrop Competition
Judges Name __________________
PHA Sorority____________
Originality/Creativity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
5
6
7
9
10
Theme Relevance
1
2
Neatness
1
2
Overall Presentation
1
2
3
Use of All Chapters in Match-Up
YES
8
NO
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Skit Competition
Cole Field House
Thursday, April 19th
7:00 pm
Due Dates
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Skit Previews:
Thursday, April 12th at 6:00pm.
Music:
Due to AZD on Sunday April 15th by 9:00pm.
o Music may only be dropped off to AZD on Sunday April 15th.
Skit Run-Thru:
Thursday, April 19th at 6:00pm.
Skit Presentations:
Thursday, April 19th at 7:00pm.
o Doors will open at 6:30pm.
Skits
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Skits will be previewed by the Greek Week Committee Thursday, April 12th starting at
6pm. The committee will be concerned with lyrics, time limits, costumes and
choreography.
All props used for the skit must be made of REUSABLE or RECYCLABLE materials –
props that aren’t made of these items will result in a loss of points for your match up.
ABSOLUTELY NO GLITTER can be used on any prop or costume.
Match-ups need to collect their backdrops and any props they used during Skits at the
end of the event – failure to do so will result in a loss of points for your match-up.
Skit Length
 Skits can be a maximum of 4 minutes long.
 There will be a deduction of 5 points from the raw score for every 5 seconds beyond 4
minutes.
 Greek Week Committee members will keep the official time and deal with scoring
deductions.
The Stage
 The stage will be 20 feet across by 24 feet deep (this might change, look out for an
email with the correct size).
 The frame will be provided to raise your backdrop to the proper height. The wooden
frame is 16ft long. Everyone must use the frame: no exceptions.
Students on Stage
 There is to be a maximum of 17 students performing on the stage at anytime.
 There may be an additional 2 people holding other scenery on stage.
 There may be an additional 2 people holding scenery or posters in front of the stage.
 There will be a 5-point deduction per additional person on the stage at any time.
 At least 6 men and 6 women must perform in the skit. This does not include scenery
holders.
 The maximum number of women that may be on the stage at one time is 11.
 The maximum number of men that may be on the stage at one time is 11.
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Greek Week Committee members will keep the official count of “on stage” participants
and deal with scoring deductions.
No jumping off the stage is allowed. Stairs on each side of the stage must be used.
Each “jump” will lose 5 points.
No flips are allowed.
No lifts above the shoulders permitted.
All people participating in skit must be wearing shoes at all times.
Skit Run-Thru
 Check-in for participants is at 6:00 pm on Skit Day. Participants are expected to be in
costume.
 Each match-up will each have 3 minutes on stage to make sure that their performance
will run smoothly in the space provided.
 Any match-up that is not ready to go on for their practice at the time indicated will be
allowed to practice only if time permits.
 The order for the practice run will not be given out before 6:00pm.
Music
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Music will be accepted until 9 pm on Sunday, April 15th at AZD.
All music must be the radio-edited version (clean version).
Any match-up that has not submitted music by the deadline will not participate.
ONLY CD’s will be accepted – it is the Match-Ups responsibility to test the CD before
turning it in. We will check them at the event itself if time permits.
Each match-up is required to bring an extra music CD with them to Skits just in
case something goes wrong.
The Judges and Committee Members reserve the right to disqualify any performance
 Regardless of being accepted at the preview, judges will likely allow decency concerns
to affect their scoring.
 Members of the Greek Week Committee may disqualify any skit that changes from the
one shown at the preview.
Disqualifications will be based on the following:
 Nudity/ Nude colored clothing
 Sexually explicit material
 References to drugs or alcohol
 Pulling anything out of pants
 Speedo’s, thongs, or other tight bottoms
 Indecent exposure – women must wear shorts under skirts or dresses
 Anything else that could be considered indecent
Scoring
 Skits will be scored by all judges from 1 to 10 on the following criteria:
Originality/Creativity, Costumes and Backdrop, Theme Relevance, Energy/Spirit, Overall
Presentation.
 All scorecards for each performance will be summed.
 Any deductions for time or violating rules about participants on stage will then be
assessed.
 The three highest scoring teams will then place.
 Any match-up that does not clean up skit materials/trash
will be automatically disqualified from Skits.
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**Each matchup will have an assigned section of seats for this event.
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Sample Judges’ Scorecard for Skit Competition
Judges Name __________________
PHA Sorority_________________
Originality/Creativity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Costumes and Backdrop
1
2
3
Theme Relevance
1
2
Energy/Spirit
1
2
Overall Presentation
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Relay for Life
Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society:
Relay For Life is an international cancer fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. To date, over
3.5 million people participate in about 5000 Relays each year in local communities, high schools, and
universities in 21 countries. Over $3 billion has been raised to help fund cancer research and treatment
since its founding in 1985.
Facts about Relay For Life UMD:
Relay For Life UMD is a 12-hour, overnight event. It is not a race. Rather, participants from teams take
turns walking around the track to signify that cancer never sleeps. Participants enjoy live bands, DJs, and
a cappella groups; food and drinks; sports tournaments; a “moonbounce;” games and raffles; Zumba (a
popular dance class); and more. There is also a survivor lap, which celebrates people who are both in
remission and currently fighting cancer, as well as a Luminaria ceremony, to remember loved ones lost.
Last year, Relay UMD raised about $230,000 and was the 7th largest university Relay in the United
States. This year, our event will take place on April 21 2012, on from 5 p.m.-5 a.m. at Ludwig Field at the
University of Maryland.
Relay for Life and Greek Life Involvement:
This year, we are hoping to have a large number of Greek participants be involved with Relay for Life. As
we designate and meet with Relay for Life chairs from each chapter, each chair will become educated on
how to recruit chapter members and encourage them to fundraise for the American Cancer Society. If
your chapter doesn’t yet have a team, you can create one at relayumd.org and up to 25 people can sign up
on one team, so feel free to make another team! Although attendance is not mandatory, we strongly
encourage match-ups to participate. If your chapter members have fundraising ideas or questions about
recruitment strategies, feel free to contact Lindsey Anderson, Relay for Life Recruitment Chair for the
Executive Committee directly at lindseyanderson2010@gmail.com
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Walks For Wishes
Comcast Center
Saturday, April 24
8:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Make-A-Wish Foundation® will be hosting their Walk for Wishes® at the Comcast Center
at the University of Maryland. The walk will begin at 8:30 am and go until about 12 pm. The
walk is geared towards all that live in the Mid-Atlantic region. All match-ups are encouraged to
attend. Points will not be given to match-ups for attending the event but should still go to help
the cause! For more information you may visit this website:
http://www.midatlantic-community.org/page.aspx?pid=751
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