2015 RSOlympics Events Packet
Table of Contents
Yee-haw!
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Policy
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Calendar of Events
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Support, Spirit & Mum Points
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Opening Ceremony
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Mum Judging
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Women’s Volleyball
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Photo Shoot
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SGA Homecoming Pageant
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Penny Wars
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Texas Trivia
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Texas Dance-Off
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Miner Morning Mystery Mania
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Lip Sync
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Texas-Sized Triathlon
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Texas Hold ‘Em
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Float-Making Party
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UTEP Homecoming Parade 2015
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Float & Parade Regulations
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UTEP Homecoming Parade Route
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UTEP Homecoming Pep Rally
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Community Float Judging
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Men’s Football vs. UTSA
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How to Register
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*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Yee-Haw!
The Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) is delighted to invite Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to
join us in celebrating Homecoming 2015: Texas Style! The week is packed with enjoyable activities to give you a break
from the rigor of academia. If you have any questions or concerns leading up to the RSOlympics, or anything in general
with regards to Homecoming, please contact us:
Manni Durán
Student Organizations Development Intern
747-6011
sod@utep.edu
Sam Rodriguez
Student Organizations Services Coordinator
747-5670
sjrodriguez3@utep.edu
Policy
1. Registration:
a. Entry Fee $40 per application, plus $20 per RSO in your Team (after the first RSO).
b. Registration for the RSOlympics is not complete until the SELC has received all RSOlympics registration
materials (application and fees) and your subtheme has been drawn.
i. All of the above must be turned in by Thursday, September 17, 2015 by 5PM.
ii. THE MINE TRACKER APPLICATION WILL NO LONGER BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER 12PM on Thursday,
September 17, 2015. No entries will be accepted after this time.
iii. The Homecoming RSOlympics registration form can only be accessed at minetracker.utep.edu
c. Only Registered Student Organizations are allowed to participate in the RSOlympics.
i. Exceptions to this are:
1. The Student Government Association (SGA) Pageant — open to any student with a valid
Miner Gold Card may join.
2. The Float-Making Party and Parade — reserved for Registered Student Organizations
and University partners.
ii. Student Organizations must be completely registered for the 2015-2016 school year before their
application will be accepted.
2. Payment:
a. No applications is final until the entry fee (cash, check, or UTEP account transfer only) has been paid.
b. All checks should be made payable to The Student Engagement & Leadership Center.
3. Teams:
a. In the spirit of Homecoming, and in order to accommodate smaller organizations, RSOs are allowed to
join forces with fellow Registered Student Organizations if they choose to, and participate in the
RSOlympics as one team.
b. Each team need only complete one Homecoming 2015 RSOlympics Application.
c. From hereon, “Team” will be used in place of “RSO/Team”.
d. To encourage more competition, Teams will be limited to 3 RSOs or less.
4. Subthemes
a. Each Team will draw a subtheme to go along with our Texas theme.
b. Each Team is expected to incorporate this subtheme all week in the form of performance and décor.
i. Failure to do so may result in loss of points for certain activities.
5. Rules
a. Sign-in will take place 30 minutes prior to the start time of each event.
b. Only registered UTEP students may participate in the RSOlympics.
c. A Team will be disqualified from all RSOlympics activities if there are any unregistered student members
participating in any competitions, except the float driver.
d. Drugs, weapons, and/or alcohol may not be present at any RSOlympics event. If any participant or
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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member affiliated with the Team arrives with drugs/alcohol and/or is intoxicated, the entire Team will
be disqualified for the remainder of Homecoming, and the individual(s) and Team will be referred to the
Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
e. Participants are responsible for showing up to events on time.
i. No event will be delayed due to tardiness; please be there 30 minutes before the start time to
sign in, for each event.
ii. If a Team cannot sign in on time, the group risks suffering a point reduction due to nonparticipation
f. Have fun, but be respectful! Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated at all, and the RSOlympics
committee reserves the right to disqualify any team for any behavior deemed to be unsportsmanlike.
g. Direct any discrepancies regarding the RSOlympics in writing to Corey Bailey at cmbailey@utep.edu
within 24 hours of the act. Verbal complaints will either be ignored or deemed unsportsmanlike. All
decisions are made with the “Spirit of Homecoming” in mind, and a majority decision of the RSOlympics
Committee is necessary to deliver a decision.
6. Conduct
a. At the discretion of the RSOlympics Committee, any Team found responsible for committing a
disqualifying offense may be removed from an event, or the RSOlympics entirely.
i. Disqualification from an event will result in a 25-point deduction.
ii. Two event DQs may disqualify the Team from the RSOlympics entirely.
iii. Actions that may warrant disqualification include, but are not limited to: excessive swearing,
complaining about decisions, harassment of other Teams or the RSOlympics Committee
members, obscene gestures, cheating, attempting to cheat, lying (through direct statement or
omission of information), deceiving or attempting to deceive officials or other competitors, any
unsportsmanlike conduct (taunting, arguing, fighting, spitting, etc.), alcohol/drug possession
and/or consumption.
1. Points will only be taken away from Teams for violations of the RSOlympics rules as
outlined in this document; these point deductions cannot be given to any Team for
reasons other than those listed.
2. The following infractions will result in the listed loss of points:
a. Fighting
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b. Alcohol/drug Infractions
- 65
c. Cheating/attempting to cheat
- 65
d. Verbal abuse
- 50
e. Disqualification from any event
- 25
f. Non-participation
- 25
7. Results
a. Top Teams will be announced at the Homecoming Pep Rally.
b. Final scores will be released after the Homecoming game on Saturday, October 3.
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Date
Thursday, 9/17
Start Time
12:00 PM
Event
Application Deadline
Location
Minetracker.utep.edu
Friday, 9/18
3:00 PM
Orientation
Union East - University Suite
Thursday, 9/24
4:00 PM
Opening Ceremony
Miner Canyon
6:00 PM
Mum Judging
Miner Canyon
1:00 PM
Women’s Volleyball
Memorial Gym
3:00 PM
Photo Shoot
Sun Bowl Stadium
6:00 PM
SGA Homecoming Pageant
Magoffin Auditorium
9:00 AM
Penny Wars (begins)
111 Union West
5:00 PM
Texas Trivia
Union Cinema
9:00 PM
Penny Wars (continues)
111 Union West
5:00 PM
Texas Dance-Off
Union Plaza
6:00 AM
Morning Mania
P-9 Parking Lot
10:00 AM
Penny Wars (ends)
111 Union West
12:00 PM
Lip Sync
Union Plaza Stage
5:00 PM
Texas-Sized Triathlon
Student Recreation Center
Thursday, 10/1
(Any UTEP Shirt)
Friday, 10/2
(Orange UTEP Shirt)
5:00 PM
Texas Hold ‘Em
El Paso Natural Gas
6:00 PM
Float-Making Party
University Towers Lot
Saturday, 10/3
9:00 AM
Homecoming Parade Prep
University Towers
1:00 PM
Parade
See Route
2:00 PM
Homecoming Pep Rally
Glory Field
2:00 PM
Community Float Judging
Miner Alley
6:00 PM
UTEP vs. UTSA
Sun Bowl
Sunday, 9/27
(Blue UTEP Shirt)
Monday, 9/28
(Big Hair)
Tuesday, 9/29
(Cowboy Boots)
Wednesday, 9/30
(Any UTEP Shirt + Pajama)
• The Spirit-Theme is identified in parenthesis. •
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Support & Spirit Points
All Teams participating in the RSOlympics can earn support points for each event they attend by including UTEP students
to attend, regardless of their membership within the organization, or participation in the event (not including Penny
Wars, Float-Making Party, the Homecoming Parade, Pep Rally or Football game) (capped at 100%). A breakdown of
required attendance and points are listed below.
Students Signed In
1-20%
21-40%
41-60%
61-80%
81-99%
100%
Support Points
2
4
6
8
10
20
Example: Twenty-five percent of your Team attends the SGA Pageant, earning your Team 4 points.
Spirit Points
Your Team can also earn extra points if those Miners that sign in are dressed in attire that fits the day’s spirit theme. All
costumes are subject to approval by the RSOlympics Committee staff monitoring the particular event. See below for the
breakdown.
% Supporters in Spirit Theme
1-20%
21-40%
41-60%
61-80%
81-99%
100%
Spirit Points
2
4
6
8
10
20
Example: 50% of your Team at the SGA Pageant was dressed in spirit theme, thus earning your Team an additional 6
points.
Mum Points
Specific to this year, your Team may earn extra points for bringing a team mum to events. Mum Points will be identified
by event on the following pages.
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Opening Ceremony
Date: Thursday, September 24
Start Time: 4:00PM
Location: Miner Canyon
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: No
Spirit Points: No
Mum Points: 0
TBA
Mum Judging
Date: Thursday, September 24
Sign-In Time: 5:30PM – 5:50PM
Start Time: 6:00PM
Location: Miner Canyon
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: No
Spirit Points: No
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Teams will create one Homecoming mum that represents their Team and subtheme.
Mums will be displayed and judged during the RSOlympics Opening Ceremony.
Mums must be checked in no later than 5:30PM.
A panel of judges will grade Teams on the following criteria:
o Originality
o Creativity
o Visual Appeal
o Adherence to Subtheme
1st Place: 50 points
2nd Place: 40 points
3rd Place: 35 points
Participation: 15 points
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Women’s Volleyball
Date: Sunday, September 27
Sign-In Time: 12:30PM – 1:00PM
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Memorial Gym
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: Yes
Spirit Points: Yes
Mum Points: 5
This event is strictly an opportunity for Teams to earn support, spirit & mum points. No first, second, third, or
participation points will be assigned.
Photo Shoot
Date: Sunday, September 27
Sign-In Time: 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Start Time: 3:10PM
Location: Sun Bowl Stadium
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: Yes
Spirit Points: Yes
Mum Points: 5
This event is strictly an opportunity for Teams to earn support, spirit & mum points. No first, second, third, or
participation points will be assigned.
SGA Homecoming Pageant
Date: Sunday, September 27
Sign-In Time: 5:20PM – 5:50PM
Start Time: 6:00PM
Location: Magoffin Auditorium
Participation Limit: Unlimited (Participation Points capped at 15)
Support Points: Yes
Spirit Points: Yes
Mum Points: 5
Cost: $25 fee to participate in the pageant
To compete for Homecoming King/Queen, please visit the SGA Office in 301 Union East by September 10.
King/Queen: 50 Points
Prince/Princess: 40 Points
Duke/Duchess: 35 Points
Participation: 15 Points
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Penny Wars
Date: Monday, September 28 — Wednesday, September 30
Start Time: 9:00 AM, Monday, September 28
End Time: 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 30
Location: 110 Union West
Participant Limit: All students in the RSO/Team
Support Points: No
Spirit Points: No
Mum Points: 0
Penny Wars is a friendly competition wherein each Team will compete to raise money to sponsor members of student
organizations to attend events such as UTEP LIVE & SOLR. Each Team will be given a container. The goal is to be the
Team with the highest point total. Each Team will earn or lose points based off of the following coin amounts:
o Nickels
5 point
o Dimes
10 points
o Quarters
25 points
o Pennies
-1 point
 Attempting to remove coins from any container, disrupting others from placing coins in a container, or tipping
over/dumping the contents from any containers will result in disqualification.
 Coins in rolls will not be accepted; please remove all coins from rolls before inserting into containers.
 Only one Team may enter at a time
o Only two members of a Team may enter a time.
 Containers will open at 8:00AM Monday through Wednesday and will close at 5:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday,
and 10:00 AM on Wednesday.
 No students may loiter in the area.
1st Place: 50 points
2nd Place: 40 points
3rd Place: 35 points
Participation: 15 points
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Texas Trivia
Date: Monday, September 28
Sign-In Time: 3:20 PM — 3:50 PM
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Union Cinema
Participant Limit: Four Students per Team
Support Points: Yes
Spirit Points: Yes
Mum Points: 15
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Teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket style tournament.
Two Teams will participate per match.
Team order will be determined at random.
Each round begins with the host asking a trivia question to the team selected first in the bracket.
The Team that is asked the question will have 30 seconds to deliberate and give their answer.
o If it is correct, the Team will receive 2 points.
o If it is incorrect the opposing Team will have 10 seconds to deliberate and give their answer.
 If it is correct, that Team will receive 1 point.
 Questions will be asked in alternating sequence.
 The first Team to earn 10 points will win the round.
1st Place: 35 Points
2nd Place: 30 Points
3rd Place: 25 Points
Participation: 15 points
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Texas Dance-Off
Date: Tuesday, September 29
Sign-In Time: 4:20 PM — 4:50 PM
Start Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Union Plaza
Participation Limit: 1-3 students per Team
Support Points: Yes
Spirit Points: Yes
Mum Points: 15
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Teams will compete in a dance off.
All Teams will dance at the same time.
A panel of judges will evaluate Teams on performance of the line dance.
At the end of each dance, judges will cast out any Team that is not performing the line dance properly.
o If one Team member is eliminated, then the rest of the team is automatically out of the competition.
 Teams that advance to the final round will be required to perform their own line dance.
 The panel of judges will grade the Team’s line dance on the following criteria:
o Originality
o Creativity
o Visual Appeal
o Crowd Response
1st Place: 35 Points
2nd Place: 30 Points
3rd Place: 25 Points
Participation: 15 Points
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Miner Morning Mystery Mania
Date: Wednesday, September 30
Sign-In Time: 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM
Start Time: 5:40 AM – 8:00 AM
Location: Sun Bowl Entrance
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: Yes
Spirit Points: Yes
Mum Points: ???
Due to the time of day: DOUBLE support points, TRIPLE spirit points, and EXTRA mum points!
Shhhhhh! Teams will compete in a secret activity that will be worth an undisclosed amount of points.
1st Place: ??? Points
2nd Place: ??? Points
3rd Place: ??? Points
Participation: ??? Points
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Lip Sync
Date: Wednesday, September 30th
Sign-In Time: 11:20AM — 11:50AM
Start Time: 12:00PM
Location: Union Plaza Stage
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: Yes
Spirit Points: Yes
Mum Points: 5
 Important Dates
o Wednesday, 9/23 – 5PM: Song lists must be emailed to fandrade2@utep.edu with songs listed in body
of email (not attached).
o Thursday, 9/24 – 5PM: At the RSOlympics Opening Ceremony, Teams will be informed if their entire
song list was accepted or if changes need to be made.
o Sunday, 9/27 – 5PM: Final lists and audio file in .mp3 or .mp4 format must be emailed to
fandrade2@utep.edu with songs listed in body of email (not attached).
o Monday, 9/28 – 5PM: Teams will be notified if they are all clear or if changes are needed.
o Wednesday, 9/30 – 12PM: Teams will be chosen to perform at random.
 Rules
o Only one song list per Team will be accepted.
o The RSOlympics Committee will try our best to not allow any songs to be duplicated; thus, songs will be
accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
o Vulgar language and/or obscene gestures will not be tolerated and will lead to disqualification. Any
music with inappropriate words will NOT be accepted.
o Teams will have a total of seven minutes, which includes performance, set-up and breakdown.
Exceeding this time limit will result in point deduction or disqualification.
o Each Team is responsible for the immediate disposal of anything left on or around the performance
area. If the stage is left a mess, your Team will be disqualified.
o A panel of judges will grade Teams on the following criteria:
 Originality
 Humor
 Crowd Response
 Adherence to Subtheme
1st Place: 50 points
2nd Place: 40 points
3rd Place: 35 points
Participation: 15 Points
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Texas-Sized Triathlon
Date: Wednesday, September 30
Sign-In Time: 4:20PM — 4:50PM
Start Time: 5:00PM
Location: Student Recreation Center
Participation Limit: Three students per Team (one student per event)
Support Points: Yes
Spirit Points: Yes
Mum Points: 5
Participants will engage in a triathlon that will consist of:
 Swimming: 500 meters
 Running:
1 mile
 Cycling:
2 miles
 Each area will be timed by an RSOlympics Committee Member
 Each category will have an independent winner.
 Participants with the fastest times win.
 No open-toe footwear will be permitted.
 All participants and spectators must bring an active Miner Gold Card to enter the Student Resource Center.
 Replacement Miner Gold Cards can be purchased from:
o Miner Gold Card office
o Mike Loya Academic Services Building Room 116
o (915) 747-7334
Swimming
1st Place: 35 points
2nd Place: 30 points
3rd Place: 25 points
Participation: 15 Points
Running
1st Place: 35 points
2nd Place: 30 points
3rd Place: 25 points
Participation: 15 Points
Cycling
1st Place: 35 points
2nd Place: 30 points
3rd Place: 25 points
Participation: 15 Points
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Texas Hold ‘Em
Date: Thursday, October 1
Sign-In Time: 4:20PM — 4:50PM
Start Time: 5:00PM
Location: El Paso Natural Gas
Participation Limit: 1 member per Team
Support Points: Yes
Spirit Points: Yes
Mum Points: 15
One participant per team will compete in a bracket-style competition of Texas Hold ‘Em.
 To learn how to play, please visit: http://www.wsop.com/poker-games/texas-holdem/rules/
1st Place: 35 points
2nd Place: 30 points
3rd Place: 25 points
Participation: 15 Points
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Float-Making Party
Date: Friday, October 2
Sign-In Time: No Sign-In
Start Time: 6:00PM
Location: University Towers Parking Lot
Participation Limit: All students in the Team
Support Points: No
Spirit Points: No
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Mum Points: 15
No trailers allowed.
Your vehicle must be present no later than 6:30PM
o Late arrivals may result in disqualification.
Your vehicle must approach from University Avenue.
o Do not approach from Schuster Avenue; you will not be allowed in.
All floats must be assembled during this event.
No drugs, alcohol, weapons or pets are permitted at the float-making party.
Your team will be charged if spray paint or other permanent marks are left on the concrete.
There is limited access to power, so please charge any power tools prior to this event.
Security will remain with the floats all night.
Points will be deducted if an organization’s area is not cleaned entirely by 12:30AM.
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Homecoming Parade
Date: Saturday, October 3
Sign-In Time: No Sign-In
Start Time: 9:00AM
Location: Beginning from University Towers Parking Lot
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: No
Spirit Points: No
Mum Points: 15 (if attached to float)
10:30 AM: Preparations. Ensure your float is still in one piece.
12:00 PM: Last call. Drivers must be present by this time.
12:30 PM: Line-up˘. Walkers must be present by this time.
Floats arriving on Friday will NOT be allowed to participate in the parade at all!
1:00 PM: Start time (Parade Kick-Off)
Teams are prohibited from throwing/launching anything from their vehicle.
Float & Parade Regulations
Safety & Design
 Maximum dimensions: height 14’ width 14’ and length 20’.
 If your float does not pass a safety inspection (performed on site) your Team will not be allowed to participate.
 No smoking on or near floats.
 No animals or pets are allowed in the parade.
 Vehicles and trailers must be road safe, & the driver must have a valid driver’s license & insurance.
 No one may get off or on vehicle/float during parade. You are not allowed to stop during the parade.
 Float riders must have a means of support whether it is a railing, back support, or seat belt. No one is allowed to
sit or stand on the front/hood/top of vehicle/float during the parade.
 Entries must be viewable for all age groups. Any entries deemed inappropriate by the RSOlympics Committee may
not be allowed to participate in the parade.
 Floats or vehicles should clearly state the Team name on both sides.
 Decorations must be secured to the float.
 Music must be appropriate for all ages.
 Design must allow for quick exit for all passengers on the vehicle.
 Tires, wheels and brake system must work properly and be able to perform normal driving functions.
 Exhaust system must be free of cracks, extend 12” beyond exterior of float and not touch float.
 Muffler must be clear of running gear. Must shield muffler if near combustible objects.
 Gas tank should be load-free of decorations.
 Electrical system should be for automotive use only. Circuits above 30 volts must be ungrounded.
 A fire extinguisher should be on all floats. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) may provide one upon request.
 The driver’s view must not be impeded. The driver should also have two ways to exit vehicle.
 Ventilation must be provided for possible exhaust leaks.
 All decorations must be fire retardant.
Afterwards
 After the parade, you will stage your float in Miner Alley for community judging.
 The float must stay there until after halftime of the UTEP vs UTSA game.
 The float must leave by 10PM.
 It is your responsibility to disassemble your float and place remains in the proper disposal areas.
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Parade Route
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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Homecoming Pep Rally
Date: Saturday, October 3
Start Time: 2:00PM
Location: Glory Field
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: No
Spirit Points: No
Mum Points: 0
Show your Miner Pride and find out if your Team is a TOP Team!
Community Float Judging
Date: Saturday, October 3
Start Time: 4:00PM
Location: Miner Alley
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: No
Spirit Points: No
Mum Points: 0
Persuade the community to vote for your float.
The winning Team will be announced after the 1st quarter and will win $300!
Men’s Football vs. UTSA
Date: Saturday, October 3
Start Time: 6:00PM
Location: Sun Bowl
Participation Limit: Unlimited
Support Points: No
Spirit Points: No
Mum Points: 0
Visit sportslottery.utep.edu to reserve your game day ticket in advance!
The Top Teams will be escorted onto the field during halftime, and the RSOlympics Champion will be announced!
Don’t forget your mums!
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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How to Register
1. Login to Minetracker (minetracker.utep.edu),
2. Click the RSOlympics link in the yellow Alert Box,
3. Complete the application,
4. Visit 106 Union West to pay your entry fee and draw your subtheme, then
5. Attend the RSOlympics Orientation meeting on Friday, September 18 at 3:00 PM in University Suite.
IT’S ‘COMING!
*The RSOlympics Staff reserves the right to adjust events and rules as we determine necessary.
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