Iowa State University
Homecoming Activities Guide 2012
CYtennial Homecoming Celebration:
Taking Ames by Storm
Table of Contents
Contact Information ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Cardinal Division Pairings .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Homecoming 2012 Pairing Agreement ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Homecoming Terminology................................................................................................................................................................ 5
All-Pairing Blood Drive Competition ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Community Service ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Community Service Blood Drive .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Blue Sky Day .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Dance Marathon Banner Project ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Blitz Build ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Pop Tab Drive ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Project Linus .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Spirit Displays.................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Lawn Displays ............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Banners ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Store Front Window Painting .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Painting of Victory Lane ............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Tournaments .................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Tournaments Schedule .............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Olympics .................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Outdoor Soccer.......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Basketball .................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Indoor Volleyball ....................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Spikeball .................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Treds Football (Indoor) .............................................................................................................................................................. 47
Nintendo 64/Wii ........................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Perfect Games Laser Tag ........................................................................................................................................................... 50
Bowling ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Yell Like Hell .................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Overall Homecoming Points Breakdown ........................................................................................................................................ 59
Overall Homecoming Fees Information .......................................................................................................................................... 60
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Homecoming Central Committee 2012
Contact Information
Alicia Snyder
Morgan Foldes
Maura Tobin
Melanie Anderson
Kylie Vetter
Stephanie O'Brien
Ashley Olberding
Bryce Johnson
Steve Harm
Graye Farnum
Paul Nahnsen
Dillon Blazina
Helen Bennett
Katie Walter
Ashley Kruger
Aaron Williams
Adriana Dubbelde
Alex Dzurik
Joe Klaes
Nathan Easley
Joe Camaroli
Katie Ginapp
Mariah Rud
Mary-Kate Burkert
Jordan Fitzimmons
Tory Kalousek
Carly Taylor
Lizzy Gerdis
Kurt Beyer
Annie Olson
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isuhomecoming2012@gmail.com
isuhomecoming2012@gmail.com
General Co-Chair
General Co-Chair
alumnirelations.homecoming2012@gmail.com
Alumni Relations
alumnirelations.homecoming2012@gmail.com
Alumni Relations
campusinvolvement+2012HCC@gmail.com Campus Involvement
campusinvolvement+2012HCC@gmail.com Campus Involvement
ashleyo@iastate.edu
Cardinal Court
cardinaltournaments2012@gmail.com
Cardinal Tournaments
cardinaltournaments2012@gmail.com
Cardinal Tournaments
isu.centennial.hcc@gmail.com
Centennial Celebration
isu.centennial.hcc@gmail.com
Centennial Celebration
hcc.communityservice@gmail.com
Community Service
hcc.communityservice@gmail.com
Community Service
kwalter@iastate.edu
CySquad
isudisplays@gmail.com
Displays
isudisplays@gmail.com
Displays
HomecomingFOC@gmail.com
Food on Campus
HomecomingFOC@gmail.com
Food on Campus
jmklaes@iastate.edu
Gold Tournaments
easleyn@iastate.edu
Gold Tournaments
hcckickoff2012@gmail.com
Kick Off Event
hcckickoff2012@gmail.com
Kick Off Event
mcrud@iastate.edu
Public Relations
Mburkert@iastate.edu
Public Relations
Jordanf@iastate.edu
Special Events
kalousek@iastate.edu
Special Events
hccylh@gmail.com
Yell Like Hell
hccylh@gmail.com
Yell Like Hell
beyerku@iastate.edu
Advisor
aolson32@iastate.edu
Advisor
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Cardinal Division Pairings
Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Gamma Delta, Alpha Sigma Phi
Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Tau Delta, Acacia
Alpha Gamma Delta, Phi Delta Theta, Theta Xi, Adelante
Alpha Omicron Pi, Beta Sigma Psi, Sigma Pi
Chi Omega, Phi Kappa Psi, Theta Chi
Delta Delta Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Theta Delta Chi
Delta Zeta, Pi Kappa Phi, Delta Upsilon
Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Tau Omega, Lambda Chi Alpha
Kappa Alpha Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Nu
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi
Phi Beta Chi, Alpha Sigma Kappa, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi
Pi Beta Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Phi Kappa Theta
Sigma Kappa, FarmHouse, Alpha Kappa Lambda
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Homecoming 2012 Pairing Agreement
The members of
,
,
, and
agree to serve as
a pairing during the preparation for and throughout Homecoming 2012. We
agree to the following:
 We will provide Homecoming Central with all payments and
registrations in accordance with stated deadlines.
 We agree to cooperate with patent procedures by submitting and
potentially resubmitting them within the given time parameters.
 We agree to jointly pay all entry fees and other associated costs of
participation in Homecoming 2012.
 We agree to jointly pay any penalty fees assessed by Homecoming
Central.
 We agree to jointly pay any damages caused by or resulting from
actions of any member or members of our pairing.
 We agree to encourage all members of the pairing to participate in as
many Homecoming events as possible.
 We promise to act with respectful and sportsman-like behavior
throughout Homecoming.
The Homecoming Central Co-Chairs will address representatives from the
pairing regarding any Homecoming regulations and university policies that
are not followed, as well as acts that are deemed inappropriate.
Chapter Representative
Chapter Name
Date
Chapter Representative
Chapter Name
Date
Chapter Representative
Chapter Name
Date
Chapter Representative
Chapter Name
Date
For HCC use only:
Date received:_____________
Time:
____________
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Homecoming Terminology
Patent
A patent is a written description of a display’s or performances’ content and how that
content relates to the general homecoming theme. In addition, for a display contest a
sketch of the proposed display must be included. The purpose of the patent is to avoid
duplication among pairings; therefore, detailed patents are required.
1. All patents must be typed. Sketches of the proposed display do not need to be
computer generated.
2. Highlight all traits of the display or performance that could possibly make it
different from another organization’s display or performance.
3. All patents should include the completed cover sheet supplied in the Homecoming
Activities Guide.
4. All groups whose patents do not meet these criteria will be required to resubmit
their patents and will lose their place in the patent order.
HCC
HCC is the acronym for the Homecoming Central Committee. HCC is comprised of the
individuals responsible for the planning and execution of Homecoming events and
activities.
SALC
SALC is the acronym for the Student Alumni Leadership Council. HCC is one of the five
committees comprising SALC. The other committees include Ambassadors, Cyclone Alley
Central, Senior Class Council, and the Executive Council. The SALC Office is located on the
first floor of the ISU Alumni Center (420 Beach Avenue).
ISUAA
ISUAA is the acronym for the Iowa State University Alumni Association.
SFW
SFW is the acronym for Storefront Window Painting.
LD
LD is the acronym for the Lawn Display Competition.
PVL
PVL is the acronym for Painting Victory Lane.
YLH
YLH is the acronym for Yell-Like-Hell.
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All-Pairing Blood Drive Competition
Homecoming 2012 Cardinal Division will participate in the ISU Fall Blood Drive October 1 –
October 5, with points to be awarded based upon participation. Tentative blood bank
hours are as follows:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
(Please have members of your pairing go early in the week, because if they run out of time
they will not get credit for participation.)
All Pairing Point Distribution
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
60% Participation
Place:
Place:
Place:
Place:
Place:
50
45
40
35
30
20
We will be requiring that 60% of each pairing participate in the fall blood drive (donate
blood or volunteer for 1 hour) to receive the minimum amount of points, which is 20. All
pairings that go above and beyond the 60% participation requirement will be ranked in
descending order based on the percentage of their pairing that participated in the blood
drive and will be awarded points according to the above table.
A pairing member will be allowed to receive full credit by volunteering one hour if they cannot
medically give or for personal reasons choose not to. This member must sign up on-line ahead of
time according to the Blood Drive guidelines. Walk-in volunteers will not be accepted. A
person who gets deferred will receive half points for their chapter after they have shown proof of
deferral. In order to receive full points for their chapter, they must go to the volunteer table and
volunteer a half hour of their time.
Any deceit or cheating done by any Greek member will result in that member losing their
participation points for blood drive. This includes before or after the member has given blood
and/or volunteered. Homecoming Central Committee and Blood Drive Executive Committee
reserve the ability to ask any member to leave blood drive if he or she is being uncooperative.
This year we will be adding a Blood Drive participation event for community service pairings
only. The top three community service pairing will receive points that count towards your
Community Service Points and will be separate from the points awarded for all of Homecoming.
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Blood Drive Deferment Information
Condition
Length of Time Before You Can Give Blood
Not feeling well for any reason
Cold, sore throat, respiratory infection, flu
Until symptoms are over
Until symptoms are over
Travel to an area of the world where malaria is a problem
Twelve months after return
Antibiotics (except antibiotics for acne)
When treatment is complete if taken for infection
Accutane, Proscar and Propecia
Avodart
Soriatane
Tattoos
Blood transfusion
Full-term pregnancy
One month after taking last dose
Six months after taking last dose
Three years after taking last dose
Contact NY Blood for medical eligibility at 1-800-6880900
Twelve months after procedure unless done under sterile
conditions
Twelve months after procedure
Twelve months after receiving blood
Six weeks after delivery
Abortion or miscarriage
Six weeks if after the first trimester (twelve weeks)
Surgery, serious injury
Smallpox vaccination
Tuberculosis (TB)
When healing is complete and feeling well
Two months after vaccination
After completion of treatment
Wait 72 hours after major dental work, no wait after
routine cleaning or filling
Certain cases of heart disease
Ears, nose or skin piercing
Dental visits
1980 - 1996 time spent in the United Kingdom that adds up to three (3) or
Permanent deferral
more months.
1980 - present time spent in most European countries that adds up to five (5)
Permanent deferral
years or more
U.S. military personnel & dependents
During 1980 - 1990 time spent in Belgium, Netherlands or Germany
Permanent deferral
During 1980 - 1996 time spent in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy or Greece
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Community Service
Community Service Definition
This campus-wide philanthropy is coordinated with Lutheran Services of Iowa, Project
Linus, Ronald McDonald Charity House, the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and
other organizations throughout Iowa State and the Story County community. Community
service gives students a chance to make the homecoming celebration more meaningful by
giving back to the people of Ames and the surrounding communities.
General Information
All Cardinal Division organizations who do not participate in Lawn Displays are required to
participate in community service to better unite the participating groups and enhance Iowa
State University and the Ames community.
Community Service Blood Drive
Homecoming 2012 Cardinal Division will participate in the ISU Fall Blood Drive October 1 –
October 5, with points to be awarded based upon participation. Tentative blood bank
hours are as follows:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
(Please have members of your pairing go early in the week, because if they run out of time
they will not get credit for participation.)
All Pairing Point Distribution
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
60% Participation
Place:
Place:
Place:
Place:
Place:
50
45
40
35
30
20
We will be requiring that 60% of each pairing participate in the fall blood drive (donate
blood or volunteer for 1 hour) to receive the minimum amount of points, which is 20. All
pairings that go above and beyond the 60% participation requirement will be ranked in
descending order based on the percentage of their pairing that participated in the blood
drive and will be awarded points according to the above table.
A pairing member will be allowed to receive full credit by volunteering one hour if they
cannot medically give or for personal reasons choose not to. This member must sign up online ahead of time according to the Blood Drive guidelines. Walk-in volunteers will not be
accepted. A person who gets deferred will receive half points for their chapter after they
have shown proof of deferral. In order to receive full points for their chapter, they must go
to the volunteer table and volunteer a half hour of their time.
Any deceit or cheating done by any Greek member will result in that member losing their
participation points for blood drive. This includes before or after the member has given
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blood and/or volunteered. Homecoming Central Committee and Blood Drive Executive
Committee reserve the ability to ask any member to leave blood drive if he or she is being
uncooperative.
Cookies:
Pairings will be awarded an additional 2% participation per chapter that donates 9-dozen
cookies. There is a 6% bonus max for each pairing (Three chapters from a pairing donate 9
dozen cookies per chapter = 6% participation.) Cookies must be delivered to the MU Great
Hall and have them checked off by a Homecoming Central member on the designated days.
Schedule Drop-Off for Cookies:
Monday, October 1st 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Pi Beta Phi
Wednesday, October 3rd 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Omicron Pi
Delta Zeta
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Phi Beta Chi
Sigma Kappa
No points will be awarded for late cookies.
Please see “Blood Drive Deferment Information” in the All-Pairing Blood Drive section on
page 7 for more information.
Once again we will be having a Blood Drive participation event for community
service pairings only. The top three community service pairing will receive points
that count towards your Community Service Points and will be separate from the
points awarded for all of Homecoming.
Community Service Division Point Distribution.
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
80
70
60
60% Participation
30
A pairing member will be allowed to receive full credit by volunteering one hour if they
cannot medically give or for personal reasons choose not to. This member must sign up online ahead of time according to the Blood Drive guidelines. Walk-in volunteers will not be
accepted. A person who gets deferred will receive half points for their chapter after they
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have shown proof of deferral. In order to receive full points for their chapter, they must go
to the volunteer table and volunteer a half hour of their time.
This campus wide philanthropy is coordinated with the ISU Fall Blood Drive committee and
the American Red Cross.
Blue Sky Day
Held in conjunction with Lutheran Services of Iowa, this event benefits the Beloit Children’s
Home. The event will be held on Sunday, October 21st, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on the
ISU Central Campus.
Each participant will be required to fill out the LSI waiver and pay the $20 registration fee.
Each house/pairing can submit one check for the total amount of participants made out to
Lutheran Service of Iowa with house/pairing name in the memo line. All pairing waivers
and checks must be turned in together, otherwise it will result in a points deduction. The
registration will close on Friday, September 28th at 4:00 pm. All waivers and checks must
be turned into the SALC office space by this time and date or participants will NOT be
counted.
For those participants not part of the community service pairings for Homecoming 2012,
they can register individually and pay online at www.blueskyday.org.
T-shirts will be organized and distributed to chapters on Friday, October 19th.
On the day of the race, check in will begin on central campus (north of the Campanile) at
9:00 am and will go until 9:45 am. All pairings will go to the Cardinal Division tables
where they will check in with Lutheran Services, sign the liability wavier and receive their
running number. Medals will be given to the winners, male and female, of the race at
the pep-rally of Homecoming.
Each pairing is required to have 50% participation in the race and every individual is
required to raise at least the mandatory $20 entry fee to benefit the children. All pairings
that meet the 50% participation requirement will be awarded the minimum 70
participation points. All chapters that have above 50% participation in the 5K will be
ranked in descending order based on their pairing’s percent participation in the race.
Community Service Points will be awarded as per indicated in the table below and all
points for placing will be in addition to the 70 participation points so that the 1st place
pairing will receive a total of 140 community service points.
1st
Place:
70 (140)
2nd Place:
50 (120)
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3rd
Place:
40 (110)
4th
Place:
30 (100)
5th
Place:
20 (90)
50%
Participation
70
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Dance Marathon Banner Project
Homecoming will team up with Dance Marathon to create small banners to be displayed at
Dance Marathon in January of 2013. The banners will be paintings depicting the
relationship between Iowa State and Dance Marathon. Each pairing will be required to
paint a banner at a maximum size of 12 square feet.
Pairings will be required to provide their own materials to paint a banner that incorporates
Dance Marathon and Iowa State. Patents will be due on Friday, September 28th at 4:00 pm
and painting of the banners will begin on Saturday, October 6th at 8:00 am. Banners will be
due and judged along with store front windows at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 20. All
banners will be displayed in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on the day of Dance
Marathon. The winning banner will be displayed at the University of Iowa Children’s
Hospital in Iowa City.
In addition to the patent required by Homecoming Central, each pairing will be required to
submit an outlined, black and white copy of their patent on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper by
September 28th by 4:00 pm. These will be copied and scanned and made into a coloring
book for the children participating in Dance Marathon. The coloring book project is not a
part of the Homecoming community service point scale, but they will be used to
incorporate Homecoming activities in future Dance Marathon initiatives.
Guidelines for banner:
1. No display shall depict the use of alcohol or any controlled substance.
2. No display shall depict any illegal act.
3. No display shall depict any scene degrading to any ethnic group, race, sex, or other
group.
4. No display shall be slanderous or malicious.
5. No display shall contain political, commercial, or controversial content
6. The banner’s scene must be created on a fabric surface
7. The display is to remain two-dimensional.
8. The display must be created with waterproof paint.
Pairings will receive 15 points for participating in this event. Additional points will be
awarded as follows:
1st Place:
2nd Place:
3rd Place:
4th Place:
Participation
50
40
30
25
15
Blitz Build
Homecoming 2012 is excited to continue a large scale construction project with Blitz Build.
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This project will be executed with assistance of members from the Story County Habitat
for Humanity as well as the Iowa State Habitat for Humanity Chapter. The Blitz Build will
be a renovation project of a local home during the week of October 1st – 5th. The location
of the house is 637 10th Street, Nevada, IA.
All Community Service Pairing will be required to participate in the Blitz Build. Each
pairing will be required to have two people from their pairing at each of the different shifts.
Each day will have two shifts. The morning shift will be from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The
afternoon shift will be from 12:30pm to 4:00pm.
Participants must meet in the SALC office (room 1122) of the Alumni Center 45 minutes
before their required time slot begins. Homecoming Central will provide transportation to
and from the Habitat site. Each participant must show up in appropriate clothing (closedtoe shoes) and with a signed waiver. If neither of these requirements are filled, the
participant will not be allowed to participate and their pairing will not receive the points
for that person. No equipment is necessary; Habitat will supply everything. Lunch will not
be provided.
Pairing may NOT use the same person twice for this event. If this happens, the pairing will
only receive the points for said person once.
We are aware that Blitz Build and Blood Drive are the same week. Please encourage your
Blitz Build participants to avoid working for Blitz Build and giving blood on the same day.
Monday, October
1st
Tuesday,
October 2nd
Wednesday,
October 3rd
Thursday,
October 4th
Friday,
October 5th
No morning shift
8:00am - 12:00pm
8:00am - 12:00pm
No morning
shift
8:00am 12:00-pm
No afternoon
shift
12:30pm –
4:30pm
12:30pm –
4:30pm
12:30pm –
4:30pm
12:30pm –
4:30pm
10 points will be awarded to each person from the pairing that attends one of the
working shifts for a maximum of 140 points.
Pop Tab Drive
We will again be collecting pop tabs from aluminum cans to donate to the local Ronald
McDonald Charity House in Des Moines. Each house will receive a large container in which
they can collect pop tabs. The containers will be distributed on Sunday, September 9th and
the collection will run until Wednesday, October 17th.
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Points for this event will be based on the weight of pop tabs that each pairing collects. Pop
tabs must be turned into the SALC office of the Alumni Center by Wednesday, October
17th at 5:00 pm. Pop Tabs must be turned in as a pairing. If not, the pairing will
receive points reduction. They will be taken to the Ronald McDonald Charity House in
Des Moines where they will be weighed and the following amount of community service
points will be awarded to the pairings:
1st Place:
70
2nd Place:
65
3rd Place:
60
4th Place:
50
5th Place:
40
Participation
25
Project Linus
Homecoming is excited to work with Project Linus! Project Linus aims to provide love, a
sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or
otherwise in need through the gifts of homemade blankets. Each Pairing will be creating 4
homemade blankets to donate to the Story County Chapter.
These blankets will be the Fleece Tie Blankets with two different dimensions.
2 blankets will be 60” x 40”
2 blankets will be 72” x 30”
Step by step instructions for how to instruct the blankets are below.
Blankets must be delivered on Wednesday, October 17th at 5:00 pm. Each required
blanket will be worth 10 points, making a total of 40 points. Blankets must be turned in
as a pairing. If not, the pairing will receive points reduction. Pairings have the
opportunity to make two additional blankets for a bonus 10 points per blanket beyond the
4 required blankets. The bonus blankets must be one of the two dimensions listed above.
There will be a maximum 20 bonus points provided for these additional blankets.
Late blankets will not be counted and the pairing will receive zero points.
If the blankets are the wrong sizes, it will result in a points deduction.
How to make a fleece tie-blanket:
1. Line up two measured pieces of fleece on top of each other. Requirements are 60” x
40” and 72” x 30”
2. Cut a square out of each blanket corner 4” x 4”
3. Cut fringe along each edge. Make sure you cut through both thicknesses of fleece.
Fringe should be about 4 inches long and 1 to 1 ½ inches wide.
4. To attach the top piece of fleece to the bottom piece, simply tie the fringe together.
Grab a front and back piece of the fabric, and tie a simple overhand knot
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Additional instructions, pictures, and videos can be found online.
Our website used:
http://goo.gl/xQ1OA
Community Service Point Deductions
Pop Tabs, Project Linus, Blue Sky Days registration: If everything is not turned in as a
pairing, there will be a 50% points deduction.
Blue Sky Days, Blitz Build: If a participant is late and misses the start time, their points
will not count.
Blood Drive: If any participant is caught trying to cheat, their points will not be counted,
even if the participant has already given blood or volunteered.
If any organization receives an unfavorable conduct evaluation from Homecoming Central
or the community service organization, a point deduction will be allotted for each
infraction as determined by Homecoming Central.
If a pairing switches from Lawn Displays to Community Service after the spring deadline
set by HCC, there will be a 20-point deduction from their overall homecoming points.
Entry Fee
Organizations that choose to participate in Community service (instead of Lawn Display)
pay an entry fee of $70.
Registration forms, fees, and liability and medical release forms for all participants must be
submitted to the SALC Office by 4:00 PM on Friday, September 7th, 2012.
All participants MUST be on the final roster and MUST sign all liability forms.
Placing
Points earned in each of the Community Service events will be totaled to determine the
overall placing for Community Service. They will then be distributed with overall
Homecoming points as follows:
1st
Place:
100
2nd
Place:
90
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3rd
Place:
80
4th
Place:
70
5th
Place:
60
Participation
40
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Community Service Timeline
Date
September 7th
September 9th
September 21st
September 28th
Time
4:00PM
4:00PM
4:00PM
4:00PM
Event
Entry Fees Due
Pop Tab Collections Begin (Ends Oct. 17)
Blue Sky Days Registration Deadline
Dance Marathon Banner Patents Due
Location
SALC Office
September 28th
4:00PM
Dance Marathon Coloring Pages Due
Email/SALC Office
October 1-5
8AM –
12:00PM
12:30PM
– 4:30PM
4:00PM
Blitz Build 1st Shift
October 1-5
October 6th
October 1-5
October 17th
October 17
October 19th
October 21st
October 21st
5:00PM
5:00PM
9:00AM
2:00PM
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SALC Office
Blitz Build 2nd Shift
Dance Marathon Banner painting begins
Fall Blood Drive
Pop Tabs Drop off
Project Linus Blanked Drop off
Blue Sky Days T-shirt Distribution
Blue Sky Days 5K
Dance Marathon Banner due at SFW
MU
SALC Office
SALC Office
Chapter Houses
Central Campus
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Spirit Displays
Lawn Displays
A. Lawn Displays Timeline
Date
August 28th
September 7th
Time
7:00PM
4:00PM
September 7th
September 10th
September 14th
September 14th
4:00PM
All Week
10:00AM
4:00PM
September 20th
September 21st
4:00PM
Email
September 21st
September
22nd
September 28th
October 5th
October 12th
October 19th
October 19th
October 24th
October 22nd
October 26th
November 4th
4:00PM
8:00AM
4:00PM
4:00PM
4:00PM
4:00PM
4:00PM
Email
Email
4:00PM
7:00PM
Event
Safety Meeting
Property Owner Agreement and Insurance
Certificate Due; Individual Participant
Agreements Due
All Patent/Fees Due
Individual Patent Review Meetings
Pick-up Patents
Iowa One Calls Due; locates complete by
September 22
Re-Submission of Patents Due
Re-Submitted Patent Pairings notified of
status
1st Budget and Receipts Due
Construction Begins
Location
Alumni Center
SALC Office
2nd Budget and Receipts Due
3rd Budget and Receipts Due
4th Budget and Receipts Due
5th Budget and Receipts Due
Scripts Due
Scripts Comments Returned
Presentation Times Released
Final Budget and Receipts Due
All Displays Dismantled and Materials
Stored of Properly Disposed of
Email/SALC Office
Email/SALC Office
Email/SALC Office
Email
SALC Office
TBD
SALC Office
SALC Office
Email/SALC Office
Greek Community
Email/SALC Office
Email/SALC Office
Greek Community
B. Definition
A lawn display is a three-dimensional, freestanding structure depicting a scene related to
the overall theme of ISU Homecoming 2012, “CYtennial Homecoming Celebration: Taking
Ames by Storm.” Movement (mechanical, human, or machine powered), lighting and sound
– though not required – is permitted. Talking and movement by people during the display
presentation is permitted.
Participation in Lawn Displays activities is not a requirement of Iowa State
University nor of the Homecoming Central Committee. Individuals who choose to
participate do so voluntarily and on behalf of their respective organizations.
1. No display shall depict the use of alcohol or any controlled substance.
2. No display shall depict any illegal act.
3. No display shall depict any scene degrading to any ethnic group, race, sex, or other
group.
4. No display shall be slanderous or malicious.
5. No display shall contain political, commercial, or controversial content.
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6. No display shall contain or be constructed of any substance or material limited by
United States laws (i.e. marijuana, tobacco, alcohol).
C. Safety and Risk Management
Homecoming Central Committee (HCC) is committed to maintaining the tradition of Lawn
Displays in a way that maintains safety for Lawn Display participants and spectators. HCC
collaborated with the Iowa State University Alumni Association, Office of Risk Management,
Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Planning and Management, Office of Greek
Affairs, and University Counsel to develop safety requirements for all participants during
the construction and presentation of the displays.
Construction of Lawn Displays takes place on private property owned by Greek chapter
corporation boards within each pairing. HCC and ISU do not monitor construction and
safety practices at all times. Individual chapters and pairings are responsible for managing
the construction and presentation of displays in a safe and responsible manner in
compliance with City of Ames regulations and University requirements.
Safety shall be paramount at all construction, presentation, and demolition sites. If
and when questions, controversies, or apparent conflicts arise regarding safety, the
Iowa State University Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) shall
be contacted to evaluate the situation and provide direction. The resulting EH&S
directive shall be enforced by the appropriate authorities.
Homecoming penalties associated with violations of these safety guidelines are listed in the
“Penalties” section below, but may also include City of Ames and/or ISU sanctions, fines, or
disciplinary action.
1. Safety Meeting and Release Forms
a. A safety meeting will be in the Alumni Center. Details of the Safety Meeting are
provided in Section A above. This meeting is mandatory for at least one lawn
display co-chair from each chapter in each pairing, as well as the risk
management officer for each chapter in each pairing. However, it is highly
recommended that all display co-chairs, as well as faculty/staff advisers from each
chapter attend. Corporation board leadership/representatives are also welcome to
attend. The meeting will address both current and new guidelines/requirements for
Lawn Displays 2012.
b. Participation Agreements that include Waiver and Release forms will be distributed
to each pairing during the safety meeting and will be posted on the SALC website.
These forms must be completed by all participants constructing or participating in
Lawn Displays in any way. All completed Participation Agreements must be
submitted to the SALC office by the date specified in the timeline provided in section
A. There will be a 5 point/day deduction from Lawn Display points for each day any
of a pairing’s Participation Agreements are late. All Participation Agreements from
a pairing must be turned in before construction on a lawn display can begin.
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c. Each local chapter corporation board and/or national organization on whose
property the displays are constructed is required to sign a Homecoming Lawn
Display Property Owner Participation Agreement and provide a certificate of
insurance per the insurance requirements outlined in that agreement. These items
must be received in the SALC Office and approved by the Office of Risk Management
before any construction can begin.
2. Insurance
a. Fraternity/Property Owner shall submit a certificate of insurance to verify
commercial general liability coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 each occurrence.
b. The insurance policy shall be issued by a reputable insurance company duly
authorized to engage in the insurance business in the State of Iowa and with an AM
Best rating of A- Class VII or better.
c. The certificate must include the following additional insureds: the State of Iowa;
Iowa State University; Board of Regents - State of Iowa; and Iowa State University
Alumni Association on a primary and non-contributory basis. It must also include
endorsements to the policy and a waiver of subrogation in favor of the additional
insured parties.
d. Additional insured status shall apply to all entities listed above for the full duration
of the event including construction, display, and tear down.
e. Specific additional insured endorsements must include both operations and
completed operations coverage.
f. Fraternity/Property Owner assumes all risk of loss or damage to the property and
understands that the Fraternity’s/Property Owner’s insurance policy will be
considered primary.
The certificate must be sent to by the date specified in the timeline provided (see
section A):
Iowa State University Alumni Association
ISU Alumni Center
420 Beach Avenue
Ames, IA 50011-1430
Fax: (515) 294-9402
The ISU Office of Risk Management will review certificates of insurance and notify
ISUAA and HCC of Fraternity/Property Owner compliance with these insurance
requirements. No construction or participation on the Lawn Display may begin until
full compliance with insurance and other requirements are complete.
3. Electrical
a. All extension cords and electrical equipment must be outdoor-rated and on groundfault interrupter circuits.
b. Extension cords may not be attached to moving parts.
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c. All junctions or splices in electrical wiring must be in a covered electrical box and
situated in such a way as to keep dry.
d. HCC highly recommends that pairings using electrical power have an outdoor-rated
electrical connection box professionally installed. Fees paid to have an electrical
box installed will not count against a pairing’s overall budget.
4. Fire Safety
a. No flammable substances or fireworks shall be used anywhere on or around the
display.
b. Gasoline or other flammable liquid or compressed gas powered equipment shall
not be used as part of the display.
c. There must be a six-inch clearance between the display and any heat-producing
devices (such as electrical motors and lights) used as part of the display.
d. EH&S will provide each Lawn Display pairing two fire extinguishers to be kept in
close proximity to the Display at all times during construction, presentation, and
demolition. The fire extinguishers will be distributed at the safety meeting. EH&S
will provide instructions for the return of extinguishers.
5. Construction Requirements
a. No portion of the Lawn Display can extend to within two feet of the city sidewalk on
the property where the display is being constructed. Also, no portion of the display
should extend over city sidewalks or between the sidewalk and the street.
b. No chairs, platforms, or special construction for judges is allowed.
c. Guard rails are required on platforms above heights of 30 inches off of the ground if
occupied by presentation participants. Guard rails must be 42 inches tall.
d. Joist spacing must be 24 inches or less.
e. Platforms that are occupied must have floor joists spaced at 16 inches or less, and
have a minimum of ¾ inch plywood decking.
f. The display must be free standing, i.e. without the support of permanent structures
such as trees, houses, rocks, etc.
g. Minimum tread depth for stairs is 10 inches. Riser height plus tread depth should
equal 16 to 18 inches.
h. Any and all construction above 10 feet off of the ground that is not structural
in nature must consist of foam board, Styrofoam, cardboard, cloth, or other
lightweight materials. Plywood, CDX, or other “hard” materials are NOT
allowed for use as facing above 10 feet.
i. If utility poles embedded in the earth are used for the display, embedment length of
4.5 feet is required. Maximum pole height above grade is 20 feet. Backfilled earth
around pole must be compacted.
j. All pairings must contact Iowa One Call (1-800-292-8989 or 811) before
construction on lawn displays can begin. Locates must be received by the date
specified in the timeline from section A.
6. Participant Safety
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a. All participants in the construction of displays are expected to operate construction
tools and equipment safely and as they are intended.
b. Proper clothing, footwear, and protective equipment shall be worn during all
phases of construction and demolition. The following safety practices must be
followed at all times:
i. Safety glasses or face shields must be worn when operating power tools.
ii. Safety glasses must be worn when hammering, hand sawing, or removing
fasteners.
iii. Proper footwear must be worn at all times. Open toed shoes, sandals, or wornout shoes are not permitted. Bare feet are specifically prohibited from
construction sites.
iv.
No loose clothing, jewelry, neck ties, etc. may be worn when operating or
assisting in the operation of power tools.
v.
Participants must cover and protect long hair to prevent it from getting caught in
machine parts such as belts and chains.
vi.
Proper clothing must be worn at all times during construction and demolition.
Clothing that extends past the hands or feet may not be worn.
(These items will be explained in further detail at the safety meeting.)
c. Hard hats are strongly recommended where overhead hazards exist.
d. All bolts, nails, and other construction materials (boards, etc.) must not protrude or
must be covered for safety in any area of the structure where they could cause
injury.
e. Construction participants must create temporary guard rails for walking/work
surfaces of the display that are at any height over six feet, during construction.
Construction participants are not allowed to be in or on the structure during
construction at a height greater than 10 feet.
f. Properly constructed scaffolding or motorized lifts must be used in construction of
structures over 10 feet tall. Construction participants are only allowed to be higher
than 10 feet off of the ground if they are utilizing proper scaffolding or a motorized
lift. The cost of purchasing or renting such equipment will not count against a
pairing’s overall budget.
g. No parts of the lawn display structure may exceed twenty (20) feet in height.
One exemption to the 20 foot height rule may be made for a single structure or a
portion of a single structure per lawn display assuming that the portion of the
structure above 20 feet is constructed from non-structural materials and does not
exceed 6 feet in width and 6 feet in height, so the overall height of the exempted
structure does not exceed twenty-six (26) feet. Exemption requests should be
documented in the lawn display patent, and will require special approval. Not all
exemptions will be approved! Should the City of Ames object to the height in excess
of 20 feet, no exceptions will be granted.
h. Excavations for display features such as water ponds, mechanical pits, etc. may not
exceed 3 feet in depth. Holes for structural support members may exceed 3 feet as
long as the excavations are never occupied.
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A maximum of 5 presentation participants are allowed per freestanding structure at
any one time during the display’s presentation. There is no limit to the number of
participants in or around the display on ground level during the presentation.
Occupied freestanding structures must have a minimum of one foot separation
between them for each structure to be occupied. Participants may not move
between structures.
No presentation participants are allowed to be in or on any moving display
parts/objects or standing on any structure above 10 feet off the ground.
Participants will be expected to adhere to safety guidelines for the use of scaffolding
and ladders which will be presented at the safety meeting.
If a weather emergency arises during lawn display construction and/or
presentation, HCC will notify chapter presidents and lawn display co-chairs.
Construction can and may be suspended under the discretion of HCC and affiliated
University offices. Information will also be provided to assist lawn display
leadership with identifying potentially unsafe weather-related conditions and the
appropriate response.
Lawn display construction, presentation, and demolition will automatically be
suspended during times of wind speeds at or exceeding 30 mph. HCC will notify
chapter presidents and lawn display co-chairs if such a situation arises.
The possession or consumption of alcohol, illegal substances, and substances
that affect performance is expressly prohibited in conjunction with Lawn
Displays activities. This restriction includes physical construction of any portion of
the display completed indoors or outside, as well as being in or on the display while
under the influence. Homecoming Central Committee and SALC have a ZERO
TOLERANCE POLICY for all events concerning the Lawn Display for any member,
regardless of age. Violation of this policy will result in disqualification from Lawn
Displays.
7. Inspections
a. Lawn Displays will be inspected on a regular and unscheduled basis by HCC, EH&S,
FP&M, and City of Ames representatives. Inspections will include review of all
structural and electrical components along with their ability to perform under the
necessary circumstances. These representatives have the authority to suspend lawn
display construction if they deem necessary as related to a construction or safety
issue.
b. Lawn Displays will have two scheduled inspections by HCC, EH&S, and FP&M
representatives. Lawn Display co-chairs must be present during these inspections.
The time and dates of these inspections will be provided at the safety meeting, and
will likely take place during the final week of lawn display construction.
8. Patents
a. Each patent must include a detailed sketch drawn to scale and including dimensions
of the display, as well as any theme ideas and content.
b. Patents must annotate any areas of movement, water, electrical use, and other
effects used in the display.
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c. Patents must annotate the location of any presentation participants that are
on the display and structural considerations for those participants. For
example, if a participant is going to stand in a Campanile on the display, its location
in the display, height, and structural design must be clearly described and
illustrated.
d. Patents will be reviewed by a committee consisting of HCC, EH&S, and FP&M
representatives. At least one Lawn Display co-chair from each pairing will be
required to attend a patent review meeting to answer any questions and modify any
details the committee requires. The schedule of these meetings will be distributed
at the Safety Meeting.
D. Materials
Budget issues concerning new and used materials are covered in the “Budget” section
below. Please direct all questions or concerns to the Displays co-chairs. Any questions
regarding Displays will be answered via e-mail, so e-mail should be checked often.
1. Materials used in the construction of a Lawn Display may be new or used, donated
or purchased.
a. Purchased materials are defined as any material that is bought by the pairing,
its chapters, or its members. These materials are purchased from commercial
stores (i.e. Wal-Mart, Target, Sherwin Williams, Lowes, etc.) or similar
suppliers providing material for profit.
b. Donated materials are any material given to the pairing by an entity not that
of its affiliated chapters or its members.
c. Re-Used materials are defined as any material that is being used in the
display that was previously owned by any of the pairing’s chapters. Examples
would be materials from previous lawn displays, renovations, projects, etc.
d. Recycled materials are defined as everyday things that would normally be
thrown away (i.e. milk jugs, egg cartons, newspaper and cardboard). Wood is
not included as a recycled material.
e. Electrical materials: See “Electrical” section.
2. The following rules apply to any wood:
a. Fasteners showing signs of stress or corrosion may not be used.
b. Lengthening lumber for purposes of providing support is permitted only if the
pieces to be joined are of the same cross-sectional dimensions, are connected
with gusset plates of the same cross-sectional dimensions extending along each
piece as far as the largest dimension, and fastened with five (5) threaded bolts or
screws on each side of the joint: one in the center and one near each of the four
corners.
c. Lumber or building material that cannot retain fasteners may not be used.
d. All material to be recycled shall be inspected for signs of deterioration that may
have occurred during storage. Material showing any signs of deterioration (e.g.
rotting, insect damage, etc.) may not be used.
3. Materials may not be used to depict their original form or function. The only
exceptions to this rule include: water may be used as water and grass may be used
as grass as long as it remains part of the pre-existing landscape. Examples of
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materials used that would violate this rule include but are not limited to: bricks for a
brick wall, grass/turf used as structure covering (i.e. grass hut), etc.
Small hydraulic motors or human power is acceptable for use in lawn displays.
However, the motors must be placed outside of the Lawn Display presentation area.
As well as, any hydraulic motors used must be individually approved by EH&S.
Rental equipment may not be used as a part of the structure or scene. However, it
may be used during construction.
The only liquid allowed in displays is water.
The use of lighting during evening construction and presentation is required.
E. Budget
1. The total cost of material, lighting, and other expenses is NOT to exceed $3,100.00.
2. A total budget and copies of receipts must be turned in weekly by 4:00 PM to the
HCC Displays Co-Chairs via isudisplays@iastate.edu as well as to the SALC Office in
the Alumni Center. All budgets must be submitted in the provided spreadsheet
format.
3. A final budget must be submitted on the final day of construction by 4:00 PM to the
HCC Displays Co-Chairs via isudisplays@iastate.edu SALC Office in the Alumni
Center.
4. ALL materials (purchased, donated, re-used, and recycled) used in the display and
all supplies purchased for use during the construction of the display and the
performance associated with it must be included in the budget.
5. All expenses claimed via purchase and donation MUST have formal
documentation (i.e. receipts, sponsorship letters, etc.).
6. Purchased materials must be included in the final budget at full market price; this
price must be comparable to that of the HCC market price list. If materials are
purchased with a large difference from the listed HCC price the pairing must provide
sufficient documentation to support the purchasing price.
7. Donated materials must be included in the final budget at one third the market price
for a comparable item, calculated from the market price provided by HCC, and must
be documented with a sponsorship contract.
8. Re-used materials must be included in the final budget at one third the market price
for a comparable item, calculated from the market price provided by HCC.
9. Recycled materials must be recorded in the budget; however they will not have a
dollar value.
10. Rental equipment used in the construction of Displays (not including rented
motorized lifts or scaffolding) will be counted at the market price.
a. Exception: Rental or purchase of a motorized lift and/or scaffolding must be
recorded in the budget; however they will not have a dollar value
11. Electrical equipment that is outdoor-rated and on ground-fault interrupter circuits
must be recorded in the budget; however they will not have a dollar value.
a. Costs incurred for the professional installation of an outdoor-rated electrical
connection box must be recorded in the budget; however they will not have a
dollar value.
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12. Audits: HCC will compile a market price sheet for its own reference. Material prices
claimed in budgets will be matched against this list. HCC will look for significant
discrepancies in prices. Any team found to be outside of the acceptable price range
would be given an opportunity to present further documentation of proof of price to
HCC before penalties are assessed.
13. Pairings found in violation of budgets will be subject to deductions.
F. Dismantling Lawn Displays
When dismantling any structure, the following safety precautions are to be observed in
addition to the Participant Safety Requirements:
1. Demolition is to be carried out by starting at the top of the structure and working
downward to its base. Each section removed must be of a size and weight that can
easily be carried by one person. If this is not possible, sufficient people must be on
hand to safely move all dismantled segments of the structure.
2. A container, or "nail bucket" is to be kept at each organization's demolition site. All
nails, bolts, screws, etc. are to be deposited in this container as they are removed.
This will help ensure against injuries that can occur when people step on such
objects.
3. If separate structures are immediately adjacent to one another, a predetermined
schedule for dismantling alternating structures is to be established and followed.
This means that every other structure that is located side by side or back to back
must first be totally removed before any dismantling work is begun on the
remaining structures.
4. The same personal safety equipment, i.e., eye protection, head protection, etc., shall
be used during demolition as is required during construction.
5. Dismantling must be by the time specified in the timeline provided in timeline
section A.
G. Judging
Forty (40) Homecoming participation points will be awarded to all groups who participate in lawn
display.
A panel composed of chosen university and community representatives shall judge Displays on the
following attributes:
Display:
1. Originality/Creativity (15 points)
2. Theme Compliance: to overall ISU Homecoming 2012 theme (“CYtennial Celebration:
Taking Ames by Storm”) and patent theme (15 points)
3. Overall Appearance: color, proportion, etc. (30 points)
4. Craftsmanship (10 points)
5. Lighting (10 points)
Display Total: 80 points
Skit:
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1. Originality/Creativity (10 points)
2. Theme Compliance: to overall ISU Homecoming 2012 theme (“CYtennial Celebration:
Taking Ames by Storm”) and patent theme (10 points)
3. Clarity to Audience (10 points)
4. Overall Performance: pep/enthusiasm, storyline/plot, delivery, etc. (20 points)
5. Costume (10 points)
6. Sound (10 points)
Skit Total: 70 points
TOTAL = 150 points
Each Lawn Display will be rated on this scale of 150 points. However, in the overall Homecoming
point allocations, points will be awarded as listed in the Homecoming Activities Guide Point
Allocations.
H. Penalties
The penalties listed below may be assessed after judging of the Display takes place. Points
will be deducted from the overall score of the Display. Displays will be ranked according to
the revised scores. The top three Displays in this category will receive awards.
If a Display is found to be in violation of a regulation or requirement, HCC will allow the
pairing an opportunity to defend the Display before penalty points are assessed.
If a pairing switches from Community Service to Lawn Displays after the spring deadline
set by HCC, there will be a 20-point deduction from their overall Lawn Displays point total.
The Homecoming Central Committee’s decisions will be final.
I. Lawn Display Deductions
The following is a list of actions that will ensue in a point deduction during lawn display:
Failure to turn in weekly budget reports
Late Patent/Entry Fee
Incomplete Patent
Late individual participation agreement forms
Construction cannot begin until forms are turned in
Deviation/variation of display from approved patent
Use of materials unaltered from their original form or function
Switch from Community Service to Lawn Display after spring deadline
Failure to have a working Display during any judging time
Destruction of Lawn Display before specified time in Section A
Failure to demolish Lawn Display and completely remove all components
From property before specified time in Section A
Deducted from Homecoming 2013 competition.
Display not free standing
Violation of safety, construction, and electrical rules
Any safety infractions noted may cause construction on a lawn display
to be suspended until corrected. Repeated safety infractions of a similar
nature will be cause for disqualification.
Display is over budget $1-100
Display is over budget $101-200
Display is over budget $201 and above
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5 points/day
5 points/day
5 points/day
10 points/occurrence
10 points/item
20 points
25 points
30 points
50 points
50 points
50 points/occurrence
55 points
65 points
75 points
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Failure to submit sponsorship contracts
Failure to include all materials in budget
Failure to submit a final budget
Work done on Display after deadline
75 points
75 points
80 points
90 points
The follow is a list of actions that will cause disqualification from lawn display:
Violation of Alcohol rule
Exceeding the 20 foot limitation
Failure to send at least one co-chair per chapter to safety meeting
Use of flammable materials/fireworks
Stealing or altering materials/characters from other Displays
Stealing of construction materials
Individuals participating without submission of signed release waiver
Multiple safety infractions
The depiction of alcohol or drug use, illegal acts,
slanderous statements, anything that may be sensitive to all
ethnic groups, racial, sex, or other groups.
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
For any actions resulting in these point deductions and/or disqualifications, the pairing
affected will be contacted by a member of the Homecoming Central Committee in a timely
manner with an outline of the deduction and the loss of points due to its occurrence.
Any excessive or severe violations of local codes or ordinances may result in the deduction of
points from a pairings Display. All reported instances of infractions will be reviewed by HCC
before deductions are taken.
Banners
A. Definition
A banner is a two-dimensional fabric canvas stretched across a wood frame. A scene
reflecting the Homecoming 2012 Theme “CYtennial Celebration: Taking Ames by Storm” is
painted on the front of the canvas.
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6.
The banner may be of any shape but must not exceed an area of 150 square feet.
Design must include a title to attract the interest of onlookers.
Banners are not required to reflect the same scene as the team’s Lawn Display.
No display shall depict the use of alcohol or any controlled substance.
No display shall depict any illegal act.
No display shall depict any scene degrading to any ethnic group, race, sex, or
other group.
7. No display shall be slanderous or malicious.
8. No display shall contain political, commercial, or controversial content.
B. Materials
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1. The banner’s scene must be created on a fabric surface (muslin being favored by
most past groups).
2. Plywood backing may be used, but it cannot be the surface the design is painted
on.
3. The display is to remain two-dimensional.
4. The display must be created with waterproof paint.
5. The structures will be staked into the lawn at a site to be determined. You must
provide your own staking materials such as stakes and ropes. No sandbags will
be allowed.
6. Banners must be able to remain standing for the duration of the displays period.
Structure should contain weight sufficient enough to prevent the banner from
blowing over. Points will be deducted if the banner does not stand up for the
entire display period.
7. If a banner does not stay standing, the organization will be given one warning. If
the problem is not taken care of promptly or a second offense occurs, 15 points
will be deducted from the TOTAL Homecoming point allocations. Extreme
circumstances will be handled by HCC. If a third offense occurs, you will be
immediately disqualified from the competition.
8. Homecoming Central will inspect displays prior to being judged to determine
structural integrity.
C. Timeline
Date
September 7th
Time
4:00 PM
September 14th
September 20th
September 21st
September 29th
October 17th
October 20th
October 20th
October 21st
October 27th
October 28th
10:00 AM
4:00 PM
Email
8:00 AM
TBA
6:00 AM
9:00 AM
TBA
7:00 AM
4:00 PM
Event
Patent, Fee ($30) and Deposit
($50) Due
Patent Pick Up
Patent Resubmission
Patent Status Released
Banner Begins
Banner Inspections
Banner Completed
Banner Displayed
Top 3 Announced
Top 3 Moved
Banner Clean-Up
Location
SALC Office
SALC Office
SALC Office
isudisplays@gmail.com
Central Campus
Central Campus
Jack Trice
Central Campus/Jack
Trice
D. Judging Criteria and Point Distribution
Ten (10) Homecoming participation points will be awarded to all groups who participate.
Judging will be based on the following criteria:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Originality and Creativity
Theme compliance (“CYtennial Celebration: Taking Ames by Storm”)
Overall appearance (Public Appeal and Craftsmanship)
Representation of Iowa State University
E. Penalties
The penalties listed below will be assessed after judging of the banners takes place and
points will be deducted from the overall score of the banner. Banners will then be ranked
according to these revised scores. The top three banners in each category will receive
awards.
Anything remaining in your display area — even if it isn’t yours —will result in the $50
deposit being retained by Homecoming Central Committee.
If a banner is found to be in violation of a regulation, HCC will allow the organization an
opportunity to defend the banner before penalty points are assessed. Homecoming Central
Committee’s decisions will be final. No fees will be refunded and deposits will be retained
until the necessary clean up of the banner is completed.
F. Banner Deductions
The following list of actions will ensue in a point deduction for a banner:
Late Patent/Entry Fee
Misspelling of words/phrases
Banner not self-supporting
Failure to clean up of banners by time stated in timeline
Banner exceeds 150 square ft.
Banner has three-dimensional effects
Banner not ready for display
Failure to turn in sponsorship contracts
5 points/day
5 points
15 points
20 points
25 points
50 points
50 points
75 points
The following list of actions will cause disqualification for a banner:
Stealing of construction materials
The depiction of alcohol or drug use, illegal acts,
slanderous statements, anything that may be sensitive to all
ethnic groups, racial, sex, political, or other groups.
Disqualification
Disqualification
For any actions resulting in these point deductions and/or disqualifications, the pairing
affected will be contacted by a member of the Homecoming Central Committee in a timely
manner with an outline of the deduction and the loss of points due to its occurrence.
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Store Front Window Painting
A. Definition
Storefront Window painting is an enthusiastic painting of storefront business windows
depicting the spirit and theme for Homecoming 2012, “CYtennial Celebration: Taking Ames
by Storm.” Each organization is limited to painting one storefront window.
1. No display shall depict the use of alcohol or any controlled substance.
2. No display shall depict any illegal act.
3. No display shall depict any scene degrading to any ethnic group, race, sex, or other
group.
4. No display shall be slanderous or malicious.
5. No display shall contain political, commercial, or controversial content.
B. Materials
Paint brushes, washable paint, and tape to cover the windows will be provided. Pairings
may bring additional supplies if they so choose. Only washable paint may be used. Tape
must cover the entire window before any painting may begin.
C. Timeline
Date
September
7th
September
14th
September
20th
September
21st
October 21st
October 28th
Time
4:00PM
Event
Patent, Entry fee ($20), and Deposit
($50) due
10:00AM Patents Available to Pick-up
Location
SALC Office
4:00PM
SALC Office
Patent Resubmissions
SALC Office
10:00AM Final Patent Approval
Email
10AM –
2PM
5:00PM
Campus
Town/Down Town
Campus Town/
Down Town
Painting
Paintings Must be cleaned up
1. All clean up of Storefront Windows must be completed by 5:00 PM on Sunday,
October 28. Anything remaining in your display area — even if it isn’t yours —
will result in the $50 deposit being retained by Homecoming Central Committee.
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D. Judging Criteria and Point Distribution
Ten (10) Homecoming participation points will be awarded to all groups who participate.
Judging will be based on the following criteria:
5. Originality
6. Theme compliance (“CYtennial Celebration: Taking Ames by Storm”)
7. Overall appearance
8. Representation of Iowa State
E. Penalties
The penalties listed below will be assessed after judging of the store front window takes
place and points will be deducted from the overall score of the window. Windows will then
be ranked according to these revised scores. The top three windows in each category will
receive awards.
All clean up of Storefront Windows must be completed by 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 28.
Anything remaining in your display area — even if it isn’t yours —will result in the $50
deposit being retained by Homecoming Central Committee.
If a window is found to be in violation of a regulation, HCC will allow teams an opportunity
to defend the window before penalty points are assessed. Homecoming Central
Committee’s decisions will be final.
F. Storefront Window Deductions
Late Patent/Entry Fee
Use of non-washable paint
The depiction of alcohol or drug use, illegal acts,
slanderous statements, anything that may be sensitive to all
ethnic groups, racial, sex, or other groups.
5 pts/day
Disqualification
Disqualification
Painting of Victory Lane
A. Definition
At Painting of Victory Lane (PVL), groups of students, alumni, and community members
paint images of Iowa State and Homecoming on 4’ x 6 1/2’ or larger blocks of concrete on
the path leading to Jack Trice Stadium. PVL is a great way to show support for the
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Homecoming football game. All student groups and community members are encouraged
to participate in this display of Cyclone spirit.
1. No display shall depict the use of alcohol or any controlled substance.
2. No display shall depict any illegal act.
3. No display shall depict any scene degrading to any ethnic group, race, sex, or other
group.
4. No display shall be slanderous or malicious.
5. No display shall contain political, commercial, or controversial content.
B. Materials
Paint and five foam paint brushes will be provided for all organizations participating.
C. Timeline
Date
September 7th
Time
4:00PM
September 14th
September 20th
September 21st
October 21st
10:00AM
4:00PM
10:00AM
2:00-6:00PM
Event
Patent and Entry Fee
($15) Due
Patent Pick-up
Resubmission of Patents
Final Patent Approval
Painting VL
Location
SALC Office
SALC Office
SALC Office
Email
North of Jack Trice (Lot
C6)
Judging Criteria and Point Distribution
Ten (10) Homecoming participation points will be awarded to all groups who participate.
Judging will be based on the following criteria:
1. Originality
2. Theme compliance (“CYtennial Celebration: Taking Ames by Storm”)
3. Overall appearance
4. Representation of Iowa State University
Penalties
The penalties listed below will be assessed after judging of Painting Victory Lane takes
place and points will be deducted from the overall score. Blocks of victory lane will then be
ranked according to these revised scores. The top three blocks in each category will
receive awards.
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If a block is found to be in violation of a regulation, HCC will allow a team an opportunity to
defend the block before penalty points are assessed. Homecoming Central Committee’s
decisions will be final. No fees will be refunded and deposits will be retained until the
necessary clean up of the window is completed.
Painting Victory Lane Deductions
Late Patent/Entry Fee
The depiction of alcohol or drug use, illegal acts,
slanderous statements, anything that may be sensitive to all
ethnic groups, racial, sex, or other groups.
5 pts/day
Disqualification
Spirit Displays
Fees and Points
Entry Fees
Lawn Display
Banner
Banner Deposit
Storefront window
Storefront window deposit
Painting of Victory Lane
Points
Banners
Lawn Displays
Storefront Windows
Painting Victory Lane
$70.00
$30.00
$50.00
$20.00
$50.00
$15.00
1st
60
120
40
40
2nd
50
110
35
35
3rd
40
100
30
30
4th
30
90
25
25
5th
25
80
20
20
Participation
10
40
10
10
PLEASE NOTE:
Homecoming Central Committee (HCC) reserves the right to make final decisions regarding
display, material, and budget issues. All concerns with rules should be addressed to HCC
before event judging date.
The penalties listed will be assessed after judging of the display takes place and points will
be deducted from the overall score of the display. Displays will then be ranked according
to these revised scores.
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship Contract
All organizations participating in Lawn Displays or Banners and receiving sponsorship,
funding, or materials from ANY business, individual, or outside source, must complete and
submit to HCC a sponsorship contract for each sponsor. Please list all donated materials
and funds. Sponsorship forms should be copied as needed and are due as part of the
display budget documentation. A copy of the contract form is included in the back section
of the rulebook.
Sponsorship Signs/Boards
Sponsorship signs must be on display by Friday, October 26th, 2012, by 6:00 PM.
Sponsorship signs must be neatly created and large enough to give your sponsors the
recognition they deserve.
As the contract states, all sponsors must be listed on all advertising for the organization.
Donations from parents and alumni groups should also be included on all advertising.
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Example Displays Sponsorship Contract
This agreement is entered into on the _______ day of _____________, 2012 between
_____________________ located at_________________________ herein after called “Business” and the
______________________ located at _____________________ herein after called “Organization.” The
purpose of this agreement is for a Business to provide funds or materials to be used on the
Lawn Display or Banner to be constructed by the Organization. In return the Business will
receive sufficient advertising on or associated with the Lawn Display or Banner. It is
understood that the Organization may need the support of more than one Business and
therefore will be advertising for multiple Businesses.
The parties agree as follow:
The Business will submit __________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ for the support of the Lawn
Display or Banner on the __________ day of ___________, 2012.
The Organization will perform the construction and maintenance of the Lawn Display or
Banner and provide advertising in the following manner:
Business must be on all Homecoming Advertising for the Organization.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
The Organization is the sole owner of the Lawn Display or Banner.
Homecoming Central disclaims any liability to either party for nonperformance of this
agreement or the quality of work performed under this agreement
____________________________
__________________________
Organization Representative Signature
Business Representative Signature
____________________________
Date
__________________________
Date
For HCC use only:
Date received:
Approved By:
Time:
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Displays Patent Form- Cover Sheet
For: (circle one)
Lawn Display Banner
Storefront Window
Painting Victory Lane
Title of Organization(s):
Team Representatives:
Name:
Organization: Phone Number (w/ext.):
Email:
DUE: Friday, September 7, 2012 between noon and 4:00 PM to the ISU Alumni Center SALC
Office
Also due: Entry fee & deposit if necessary.
*Attach patent to this form*
For HCC use only:
Date received:
_____________
Time:
_____________
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Approved By: ____________________
Entry Fee:
_____________
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Tournaments
Participation
Cardinal Division teams competing in Tournaments are only allowed to use members of their
respective organizations. Only one team per organization will be allowed to participate in
each Homecoming Tournament.
Fees and Registration
Entering all tournaments – $120
Registration forms and entry fees are due by 4:00 PM on Friday, September 9th to the SALC Office
(in The Alumni Center).
INSURANCE WAIVER FORMS____________________________________________
All Insurance Waivers are due on Friday, September 9th by 4:00 PM. Every member of
each pairing that is participating in Tournaments is required to fill out insurance waivers
so that all liabilities are taken care of beforehand. There are no exceptions to anyone, and
make sure that each person fills out an individual waiver form, as well as sign their name
on the master list of names for each pairing. This is very important and we need everyone’s
cooperation for this to run Tournaments smoothly. A reminder that there will be a 5 point
deduction from your pairing’s Sportsmanship points if the waivers are not handed in on
time.
Bonus
Any team with 100% participation in all of their registered tournament events (including
Homecoming Olympics) will be awarded 30 extra points equivalent to a fifth place win in
an individual tournament. (Tournament points, not overall Homecoming points).
Points
1st
70
2nd
60
3rd
50
4th
40
5th
30
Participation
10
Sportsmanship
Unsportsmanlike conduct has increased during the past few years. HCC is implementing a
program to minimize the amount of misconduct.
Twenty (20) sportsmanship points will be given to each organization at the beginning of the
first tournament. You can earn more, but no more than forty (40) and you can lose them. For
every unsportsmanlike situation, a deduction will be made according to the severity of the
incident.
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Arguing
1
Damaging Equipment
5
Assault (Verbal/Physical) 10
Kicked Out
20
Other
As determined by HCC Tournaments co-chairs
*Subject to change at the HCC Tournament directors discretion*
The Homecoming Central Committee reserves the right to make final decisions regarding
tournament rules and points. This includes disqualifying an individual or organization from
a tournament if there is an excess of unsportsmanlike conduct. If an individual or
organization is warned twice, they may not participate in the remaining tournaments.
Tournaments Schedule
Locations and times are tentative and subject to change.
You will be informed the exact times and locations within one week of the event.
Laser Tag_____________________________________________________________
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
5:30-7:00PM
Perfect Games Inc.
Cardinal Only
Spikeball_____________________________________________________________
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
6:30 PM-10:30pm
Lied Recreational Center
Cardinal Only
Olympics__________________________________________________________
Tug-O-War, Ice Cream Eating Contest, Bags, Dodge ball
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
6:30 – 10:30 PM
Lied Recreational Center
Cardinal Only
Bowling_______________________________________________________
Monday, October 22, 2012
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Memorial Union Underground Bowling
Cardinal Only
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Soccer_______________________________________________________
Sunday, October 21, 2012
6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
MWL Fields
Cardinal Only
Treds Football_________________________________________________________
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
6:30 – 10:30 PM
Lied Recreational Center
Cardinal Only
Indoor Volleyball_______________________________________________________
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
6:30 – 10:30 PM
Lied Rec.
Cardinal
Nintendo
_____________________________________________________
Mario Kart 64, Super Smash Bros.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
6:30 – 10:00PM
Alumni Center
Cardinal Only
Basketball_____________________________________________________________
Thursday, October 18, 2012
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Lied Recreational Center
Cardinal Only
Olympics
General Rules
1. Clothing should be comfortable and loose fitting with tennis shoes.
2. Substitutions will not be allowed after the round has started. Replacements are
permitted between matches only with authorization of Homecoming Central
Committee member.
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3. The top four teams in Olympics will receive points equal to the given placing in a
tournament.
OLYMPICS EVENTS – Tug-O-War, Ice-Cream Eating Contest, Dodge ball, Bags
This is a list of the tentative events and rules for the Homecoming Olympics. Any changes to
this list will be announced via email to the pairing’s Homecoming chair or team captain in
September.
Tug-O-War
The goal is to pull the first player from the opposing team over the line. For your
protection, we suggest that participants wear protective gloves.
Rules:
1. Teams consist of 4 men and 4 women.
2. The teams will be setup in a single elimination bracket, except for the 3rd place
match. The top 4 teams will receive points.
3. The maximum match time will be 4 minutes. If no team has succeeded to pull the
other past the line, the team that has pulled the farthest will be declared the winner.
4. Rule number 3 will not be in effect during the championship round.
5. A coin flip will determine which side each team will be pulling from.
6. No cleats will be allowed.
Ice-Cream Eating Contest
This event will consist of each team sitting at a table sharing one quart of Neapolitan icecream. Each team will have 5 minutes to eat as much ice-cream as possible. The weight will
be presented to each team prior to the start. There will be officials providing water to each
contestant.
Rules:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Each team shall consist of one female and one male.
Teams will begin when the official indicates.
The quart shall be weighed before the start.
After 5 minutes the quart shall be weighed a second time.
The team with the largest margin between starting and finishing weights will be the
winner.
6. The top five teams will receive points.
7. The officials’ rulings will be final.
Bags
Regulations:
1. Two teams of two people, termed partners (one boy; one girl), shall play.
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Partners shall stand at opposite bag boxes on the same side, from the
perspective of a third person, and face each other, so there is no advantage
given to one team.
2. Each bag team shall have 4 bags of one color.
3. All 8 bags begin at one end.
4. A coin flip shall determine which bag team goes first.
5. One of the partners on the team who won the coin flip shall begin play by
throwing a bag at the opposite bag box.
6. A bag player may throw from anywhere behind the front of the bag box they are
throwing from.
7. Game continues by alternating throws between the two opponent players until
all 8 bag bags have been thrown.
8. The next round starts when the other bag player on the team, which has
honors, throws their first bag.
9. The bag game continues until one team reaches 21 (win by 2 is in effect).
Fouls:
A foul occurs when any of the following happens:
1. A players foot goes past the foot foul line, termed a foot foul.
2. A player goes out of turn.
** The player who caused the foul loses the throw when the foul occurred and the
bag shall be removed if it landed on the playing surface.
** If players remove the bags before officials have time to calculate the amount of
points, that team is rewarded 0 total points for that set of bags.
Scoring:
1. The score shall be taken after all bag bags have been thrown.
2. Points shall be given as follows.
A. 3 points for a bag that goes through the hole.
B. 1 point for a bag that is on the playing surface.
C. 1 point for a bag that is hanging into the hole.
D. 1 point for a bag that is hanging off the edge but not touching the ground.
E. 0 points for a bag that is on the playing surface, but also touching the ground.
F. 0 points for a bag that is hanging off the front edge and is resting on a bag that
is on the ground (unless the bag on the ground can be removed without
making the hanging bag fall to the ground, then one point is given).
3. The bag team with the highest score, adds the difference of the two scores to
their game score.
4. The bag team who wins the round is given honors to throw first in the next
round.
5. If both bag teams have the same round score then the game score stays the
same and honors stays with the team who had it the previous round.
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Dodge Ball
This event will take place on the east basketball courts at the Lied Rec.
Rules:
1. Each team shall consist of two females, two males and a fifth member of the
pairings choice.
2. Substitutes may enter the match only between games, No substitutions are allowed
during a game.
3. Teams will begin when the official indicates.
4. The teams will be setup in a single elimination bracket, except for the 3rd place
match. The top 4 teams will receive points.
5. A coin flip will determine which side each team will be playing on.
6. During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines of the court (the
lines of the court are out and the player is called “out”).
7. Players that are still “in” may only leave the court to retrieve stray balls on their
side of the court. They must return immediately after retrieving a ball. Players that
leave the court must exit and enter from the back line. Players that go outside
the boundaries other then when listed above or delay their return are “out”.
8. The boundary lines are considered in play. The center line is neutral and you are
considered “out” if you go past it or touch it (you may reach over the line to grab a
ball). Players that are “out” may retrieve balls for their team on their side of the
court, in the out of bounds area.
9. Players MAY be hit “out” while out of bounds retrieving a ball. However, players
may NOT throw a ball from outside the court.
10. The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT".
This may be done by:
a. Hitting an opposing player with a “LIVE” thrown ball anywhere on their
body, before the ball hits the floor or wall.
b. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.
The thrower is “out”.
11. A teammate is allowed to re-enter the game for the team that caught the ball. This
player must enter from the back line.
12. A player struck by a thrown ball remains in the game if he/she catches the ball.
The person that threw the ball is “out”.
13. If a ball hits a player and the rebound is caught by a teammate, the person that
threw the ball is still in and the player initially hit is “out”.
14. A player that blocks a thrown ball with a ball in their hand(s) is still out if the
thrown ball strikes their body after rebounding off their “blocking ball”.
15. A player may deflect a thrown ball into the air with their own “blocking ball” and
then catch the thrown ball before it hits the ground; causing the thrower to be “out”
(the same player must both deflect and catch the ball).
16. Hitting a ball out of the hand of an opponent MAKES them “out”.
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17. The Center Line is neutral; stepping on the Center Line results in the player being
“out”. If you hit an opponent they will remain in the game.
18. Re-Entry of Players: If a team member catches a thrown ball by your opponent, one
of your team mates may re-enter the game (any team member) from behind their
endline. The opponent that threw the ball is also “out”.
19. No Suicide Jumps: You can not intentionally jump in the air over the center line
and throw at a player. You are out and the opponent if hit remains in the game.
20. Hitting Players that are out : If you intentionally hit a player that is “out” you will
also be ruled “out”.
21. Kicking: Kicking the ball in any manner results in a player being called “OUT”. The
only way your foot can come into contact with the ball is to stop the ball. You
cannot move your foot to direct the ball in any manner.
Outdoor Soccer
General Rules and Regulations
1. Teams may have up to twelve players with no more than 9 (including the goalie) on
the field at any time
2. At least two players of each gender must be on the field at all times. The goalie may
be of either gender.
3. Players may wear cleats (no metal spikes though). Tennis shoes are allowed also.
4. The game will consist of two 10 minute halves and a 3 minute halftime (each team
gets a 1 minute timeout).
5. If at any time a player is bleeding, has an open wound, or has excessive blood on his
or her uniform, that player must leave the game. The blood flow must be stopped
and the wound covered and/or uniform removed before the player may return to
the game. The clock WILL be stopped for this situation.
6. One goal will be awarded to the opposing team if a pairing is late. If a pairing is 10
minutes late they will automatically forfeit the game.
7. A coin toss will determine which team gets the ball at the start of the game. The
other team selects the goal they will defend. At half time, the teams will switch sides,
and the other team will gain initial possession.
8. No jewelry can be worn.
9. Swearing and abusive remarks directed at own team, opponents, Cy Squad, or
Homecoming Central will not be tolerated in any form. Players may be ejected on
the first offense and may be asked to leave the establishment for the remainder of
the event.
Playing Rules
1. Players may substitute after any goal or violation, or when the ball is out of play.
Players must inform the official before entering the field. Game play cannot start
until the other player is off the field.
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2. There will be a goal/penalty box marked and the goalie can use his/her hands in
this area. Other players may be in the goal area but cannot obstruct or interfere with
the goalie.
3. Violations of the goal box are as follows:
a. On violation by an offensive player, the ball goes to the defense at the
sideline.
b. If the goalie touches the ball with his/her hands outside of the goal box, the
ball goes to the other team at the sideline.
c. If a defensive player commits a violation in the goal box, the other team is
granted a penalty shot.
4. Fouls will result in the ball going to the offended team at the sideline nearest where
the infraction occurred. A ball kicked out of bounds, into the side net, goes to the
opponent for a kick from the sideline.
5. There are no throw-ins. Instead, violations will result in a kick from the sideline.
The ball will be set on the floor and kicked whenever the player wants.
6. If the ball is kicked out of bounds across the baseline by the offending team,
possession will be given to the goalie of the defending team. If the ball is kicked out
of bounds across the base line by the defending team, the offending team will take a
corner kick from the sideline.
7. Defending players must be at least 5 yards from the kicker during an in-bound kick.
8. Off-sides will not be in effect and will not be called.
9. No slide tackles allowed. Players may not play the ball while on the ground. A knew
touching the ground is interpreted as being “on the ground.” The penalty for a slide
tackle will be an automatic point.
10. In a tie game, each team will pick three players to take penalty shots (at 10 yards
away). The team will flip a coin to see which team goes first. Penalty shots will
alternate between teams. Any team member can be goalie, but they must remain
goalie for the remainder of the penalty shots. This procedure will be repeated until
one team scores more penalty shots than the other.
Basketball
General Rules and Regulations
1. Teams may have up to eight players on a team with no more 5 players on the court
at any time. Teams must consist of 2 women and 2 men—the 5th player may be a
woman or man.
2. A minimum of 3 players is needed to start a game. There must be at least one player
of each sex.
3. No jewelry is to be worn.
4. An official will be provided to keep track of the score and time.
5. Games will consist of two 10 minute halves and a 3 minute halftime.
6. The clock will be continuous throughout the game, but will be stopped on all
whistles during the last 2 minutes of the game.
7. If the score is tied at the end of regulation playing time, a 3-minute continuous clock
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overtime period will be played. If a game is tied after the initial overtime, another 3minute overtime will be played.
8. A coin toss will give the teams the option of starting with the ball in the first or
second half. Overtime starts with another coin toss. The ball is put in play at the
base line.
9. A team will forfeit if they are not ready to start by 10 minutes past the scheduled
time.
10. The 3 point line is in effect.
11. A game will be ended if a team is ahead by a score of 50 points.
12. In the case of jump balls, teams will take the ball out from the base line. Possession
will be alternated and the referee will keep track of the possession arrow.
13. Each team is allowed one, thirty (30) second timeout per game.
14. If at any time a player is bleeding, has an open wound, or has excessive blood on his
or her uniform, that player must leave the game. The blood flow must be stopped
and the wound covered and/or uniform removed before the player may return to
the game. The clock WILL be stopped for this situation.
15. Substitutions NEED to be authorized by officials and NEED to be on a dead ball, so
you CANNOT join the game anytime.
Conduct
1. Grabbing the rim or basket and intentionally hanging on the rim or net is prohibited.
These shall result in the opposite team taking the ball out of bounds.
2. Swearing and abusive remarks directed at own team, opponents, Cy Squad, or
Homecoming Central will NOT be tolerated in any form. Players may be ejected on
the first offense and may be asked to leave the establishment for the remainder of
the event.
3. A technical foul on a player will call for an automatic suspension from the game.
4. Two misconduct technical fouls on a team will end the game and will subject the
organization to possible suspension from further Homecoming tournaments.
Gender Rules
1. Baskets scored by men and women are worth the same amount. The 3 point goal
will be in use.
2. The three-second in the lane violation will apply for women.
3. Men will not be allowed in the lane at any time. This means:
a. No reaching over the line for a rebound. Even if the ball is just sitting on the
ground in the lane, a female player must pick it up.
b. Momentum cannot carry male players into the lane, even if they have already
released the ball. This will result in a turnover and the other team will take
the ball over the end line, and no baskets will be counted.
c. Think of the lanes like a vertical plane. This means that male players are not
even allowed to jump through the corners of the lane after a rebound or a
basket. Even if players away from the ball run through the lane the defense
will receive the ball.
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d. Male players may not run out of bounds behind the baseline to avoid going
through the lane.
e. A male offensive player in the lane will result in an immediate turnover to
the defense under the basket.
f. The male defensive player in the lane will result in an automatic 2 points for
the offense. The defense will then take control of the ball under the basket.
g. Defense players are not allowed to run through the lane when chasing
offensive players. However, an offensive player may not drive towards the
lane in an effort to force a defensive male player into the lane. This act will be
treated as an offensive foul and the possession will be given to the offended
team.
h. Upon change of possession male players may go into the lane to set-up or
break a press. Once the ball has cross half court the lane rules are in effect. If
a male player steals the ball on the press and is in the lane he must dribble
out before he shoots. Once he is out of the lane, the lane rule will once again
be in effect
Indoor Volleyball
General Rules and Regulations
1. Each team will consist of 6 players, 3 women and 3 men. If a team only has 2
players of gender they will be allowed to play with 5 players (i.e. 3 women and 2
men or vice versa).
2. A minimum of 4 players consisting of 2 men and 2 women is required to start a
match.
3. Men and women shall alternate positions on the court.
4. Shoes and shirt must be worn.
5. No jewelry may be worn.
6. No hats are allowed while on the court playing.
7. The net will be set at a median between men’s and women’s height. (7’71/2”)
8. Matches will have a 50-minute time limit. In the case that the time limit is reached,
the team with the most number of games won then the most points scored during
the current game will be the winner.
9. A team loses one point for each minute they are late. The match will be declared a
forfeit if they are not ready to start by 10 minutes past the scheduled time.
10. A coin toss will start the match. One captain shall call the toss. Winner of toss shall
choose either to serve or receive OR choose the playing side for the first and third
games. The other captain will decide the remaining choice.
11. Each match will be played the best two of three games. All games will be played to
21 points using rally scoring for the first 2 games. The third to 15
12. Rally point scoring --- a point is scored on each serve no matter which team serves.
In all games, play continues until tie is broken and one team has a two-point
advantage.
13. Tape/cast --- tape and elastic bandages to protect injuries are allowed. Casts on
fingers, hands, or forearms are prohibited.
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14. Each team is allowed one, thirty (30) second timeout per match.
15. Substitutions are allowed at any time that the ball is dead. Official substitution
requires requesting substitution from the referee or umpire. Substitution may be
made by rotation of all players or by substituting for the same person each time.
Substitutions must be made in either the front left or back right (serving) positions
of the court. A player may substitute as much as he/she wished as long as the game
is not delayed.
16. The serve may be made anywhere along the back end line.
17. The ball cannot be played off of the wall. The ball CAN be played off of the ceiling if
the ball hits the ceiling and comes back on the same side of the player who hit the
ball. If the ball rebounds over to the other side, a point will be given to the opposing
team.
18. No player may step completely across the centerline. A player may cross the
centerline with his/her foot or hand as long as part of the foot or hand is on or
above the centerline and does not interfere with play of the opponent.
19. The referee shall be given the power to warn, declare side-out or point, or disqualify
from the game or match any player, substitute, or coach.
20. Decisions by officials concerning judgments are final and not subject to protest.
21. Reaching over the net is permitted if:
a. Part of the follow through of a hit made on a player’s own side.
b. An attempt to hit or fake a hit.
c. A block or an attempt to block.
Spikeball
General Rules and Regulations
Two teams of Two (four total; one boy, one girl each). Each team starts on opposite
sides of the net.
Serving
1. Team One serves by hitting the ball off the net towards Team Two
2. Team Two has up to 3 hits between them before returning the ball to the net.
(Note, it is NOT required that you use all 3 of your hits.) This continues as a
volley until one team cannot return the ball. Any team can score at any time. (No
side-out scoring is used).
3. To determine who serves first, the teams should volley. Once the game has
begun, each team alternates serves between players.
4. The receiving player (from the serve) cannot spike on the serve but must first
pass to their teammate.
Serving Etiquette
1. The serve should be easy enough that the opposing team can re- turn it with
little effort.
2. The serve should be above the receiving players knees, below their shoulders,
and within arms reach.
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Scoring
1. 1st team to 21 wins (must win by two). If your team served and the other team
cannot return your shot, you’ve won a point.
REGULATIONS:
• If your shot hits the rim it is called a “Bar” and a point is awarded to the team whom
didn’t hit the rim by the previous shot.
• If your shot hits a “pocket” (kind of on the net and kind of on the rim and is
misdirected) you do the point over. No points are awarded and the team who
served previous to the “pocket” re-serves the Spikeball to the opposing team.
• If the ball does not bounce off the net, a point goes to the other team.
• In order for the ball to be in play, after hitting the net, it must clear the rim. I
• The ball may only bounce on the net once. If it bounces on the net more than once
then a point is awarded to the other team.
• There is no “out of bounds” or playing field. The ball is always live.
• Body shots are legal. You cannot use your legs but if needed you can use forearms
and chest.
 All hits that are legal in volleyball are legal in Spikeball, and those hits that are
illegal in volleyball (lifting, throwing, double hit, etc.) are also illegal in Spikeball.
 If a team hits the ball in the direction of one of their own players, that player is
expected to get out of the way, so the other team has a chance to return the ball to
the net. Teams trying to return the ball may call interference if they feel one of the
other teams members prevented them from getting to the ball. If interference is
called, the point is replayed.
 If a team hits the ball off the net and the ball hits one of their own players,
interference is called, and the point is replayed.
Treds Football (Indoor)
Field Size
60 Yards long x 30 yards wide
End
Zone
10 Yds.
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Players
Participation is 6 players per team, with minimum of 2 of each sex on the field (i.e. 4 males,
2 females). You may start a game with 4 players, but at least one player of each sex must be
on the field. Substitutions are unlimited.
Game
1. A game begins after the coin toss.
2. Winner of the toss can choose the ball to start the 1st or 2nd half.
3. The team beginning the game starts with a player throwing the ball from their goal
line.
4. Other players may be anywhere else on the playing field except in the end zone.
5. There are two (2) 10-minute halves with a 3-minute half time.
6. 3-minute overtime will be used.
7. Each team is allowed one, thirty (30) second timeout per game
8. The end zone is the area from the net out 10 yards.
9. A team will forfeit if they are not ready to start by 10 minutes past the scheduled
time.
Playing
Advancement can only be made by throwing a complete pass to another player.
1. A player may not run/advance forward, but you can run laterally or backwards.
2. A player that runs backwards may not run forward to their previous location.
3. Offensive players in control of the ball cannot take more than 10 seconds to throw
the ball. (Defensive player begins a silent count until he/she reaches 5 seconds and
says "stalling" and continues the count from 5 to 10 out loud.)
4. Players may not hand off, therefore the ball must be airborne transfer.
5. The pass may be in any direction.
6. Receptions must be clean (not trapped on the ground) and caught with a minimum
of one foot inbounds.
7. If your momentum carries you out of bounds, it is still a legal catch. A players’
momentum may not take them into the end zone for a score, they must go back to
where they gained control.
8. Both genders must make contact with the football during a possession before a
touchdown can be awarded.
Defense
1. Defenders may knock down or intercept the pass.
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2. There is a turnover on an interception, and if a pass is knocked down by the defense.
(e.g., defense knocks pass to ground, defense goes to the grounded spot and gain's
possession.)
3. Offensive pass interference will be called and will result in a turnover at the spot of
the foul.
4. Defensive pass interference in the end zone will result in a one-point award to the
offense.
5. Defending the thrower is similar to basketball, but you must give the offensive
player an arm's length to throw the ball.
6. The thrower should not hit at the defender but can measure space by using the
other arm.
7. This is a non contact sport; any contact upon players will be penalized, ball will
advance to the spot of the foul and possession remains to the offensive team. Rough
players may be ejected from the game by the supervisors.
8. An official will be on the court to time the half and to keep score.
9. The official will also check equipment out to the teams.
Out of Bounds
If the ball goes out of bounds or hits the ground, it is a turnover to the other team.
They take possession at the spot where it hits the ground or at the nearest spot where it
went out of bounds.
Scoring
A ball that is caught in the team’s own end zone will be awarded 1 point to their score.
Nintendo 64
General Rules
1. The Nintendo 64 Tournament will take place in the Reiman Ballroom of the Alumni
Center.
2. Only Nintendo 64’s will be used for this event.
3. N64 and controllers will be provided.
4. Any abuse or destruction of controllers or equipment will result in disqualification
and paying for damages.
5. Any team caught using cheats will be disqualified.
6. Contestants MAY NOT pause the game during their game.
Mario Kart 150cc Race
1. One female will compete in a 150cc racing tournament.
2. The 150 cc race will consist of three rounds
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3. The first round will have four pairings in each heat competing in the “Mushroom
Cup” (all four races).
4. Each race will be scored in this fashion:
1st= 9 points
2nd=7 points
3rd= 5 points
4th =3 points
5. At the end of the round, the two pairings with the highest total score from their
heat will advance to the second round.
6. The second round scoring will be similar the first round. However, this round
will be raced on the “Flower Cup.”
7. The top two pairings with the highest total score from their heat will advance to
the final round.
8. The final round will be raced in the “Star Cup” (all four races)
9. In the event of a tie (in any round,) the racers that tied will compete in one race
at “Luigi’s Raceway.”
Mario Kart “Battle Mode”
1. One female will compete in this competition.
2. There will be three rounds
3. Each round, four battle stages will be played on four different venues (doughnut,
skyscraper, double decker, and four towers.)
4. Scoring systems will be similar to the 150cc race:
1st=9 points
2nd=7 points
3rd=5 points
4th=3 points
5. In case of a tie, an extra battle round will be played between the pairings tied at
“skyscraper”
6. The top two pairings will advance after each round.
Super Smash Bros.
1. Super Smash Brothers will consist of a 2 vs. 2 all-male single elimination
tournament. Each match will be a best of 3 series with 5-lives per person.
2. Venues Super Smash Brothers will be chosen at random.
3. In Super Smash Brothers, items such as “The Hammer,” “Star,” “Maximum Heart
Tomato,” and “Heart Container,” will be turned OFF.
Scoring
1. Placement in all 3 competitions will be totaled at the end (Mario Kart combination
and Super Smash Bros. will be equally weighted in points). The top 4 pairings will
receive tournament points.
Perfect Games Laser Tag
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Game
1. Game play will be organized through a single elimination tournament
2. Each team will consist of seven players, at least three of these players need to be
girls. In order to play, at least five members of a pairing need to be present to start
the round, at least two need to be girls. If five players are not present by the start of
the round, the team will be disqualified.
Playing
1. Both hands need to be on the laser tag gun or the gun will not fire.
2. No rough play. This means no physical contact and no pulling or yanking on a
player’s clothes, gun or vest.
3. No jumping off or climbing on the obstacles or railings.
4. There are strobe lights, black lights, and a fog machine running at all times in the
arena.
5. A Perfect Games staff member will have a master laser tag gun and if a participant is
NOT following the rules, they will be tagged and removed from the game. If this is to
happen to any member of a pairing, that pairing will be disqualified from the
tournament.
Scoring
1. All scores that are recorded by Perfect Games Laser Tag facility are the official
scores/results.
2. The team with highest score will advance to the next round.
Bowling
Game
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Game play will be organized through a best score tournament
Each team will consist of two players, one guy and one girl.
A coin toss will be used to determine which team on each lane bowls first.
Each team will play two games the total from each game will be added to make the
team’s final score.
5. Lane assignments will be given as each team signs in.
Playing
1. Bowling will be standard bowling with each team and pair taking turns to bowl
their own set.
Scoring
1. All scores that are recorded by Memorial Union Bowling facility are the official
scores/results. Scores are not allowed to be tampered with.
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2. The 4 teams with the highest scores will be given points. In the event of a tie for any
of the top teams that would determine who receives points a second game will be
played by the tying teams to see who receives the points.
Yell Like Hell
Definition
Yell Like Hell (YLH) is a student performed skit consisting of chants and cheers that
demonstrate Iowa State spirit. It is designed to get students more involved on campus and
develop Iowa State pride. The final skit is judged on enthusiasm, creativity, and school
spirit during the week of Homecoming on campus. Each skit should represent the theme of
Homecoming 2012, “Cytennial Homecoming Celebration: Taking Ames By Storm” and
MUST include the Iowa State fight song. Homecoming encompasses the entire university
and everyone’s participation is encouraged, but is NOT MANDATORY.
General Information
Please direct any questions to the YLH coordinators, Carly Taylor and Lizzy Gerdis, at
hccylh@gmail.com or a member of the Homecoming Central Committee. CySquad
members are there to assist in enforcing the rules, not to make them. Any disrespect
towards CySquad members and/or HCC members will result in automatic disqualification.
Enforcement of this rule will be left to the discretion of HCC.
Any skit member/co-chair/spectator found consuming or under the influence of alcohol or
controlled substances at any time during skit practices or competitions will result in
immediate disqualification of that skit. University action will also be taken if necessary. If
residents living around the campus complain about participants being loud coming to and
leaving from practices (i.e. honking horns, screaming, squealing of tires, etc…) Yell Like Hell
will be cancelled and not be a part of Homecoming Activities.
It is also mandatory that all teams practice in the parking lot of the Iowa State Alumni
Center (“C Lots”). You may NOT practice at a Greek chapter house, residence hall or any
other location, unless special circumstances (weather) occur and permission is granted by
the YLH Coordinators. A Homecoming Central Member or a member of CySquad will be
present at all practices. If a team practices outside of the designated areas/times, 5 points
will be deducted from that organization’s score.
General Rules and Regulations
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Yell-Like-Hell is NOT limited to first year members; it is open to any student.
The theme “Cytennial Homecoming Celebtraion: Taking Ames By Storm” must
be emphasized.
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Chants and cheers are the choice of the group, but must be ISU related and
appropriate for audience viewing.
Taped music is not allowed.
Singing or humming is not permitted.
Flips/Aerials are not allowed (example, backflip). A member sitting on another’s
shoulders is allowed. Any other kind of stunt must be cleared through the YLH
Coordinators, Carly Taylor and Lizzy Gerdis, to ensure that it is legal and safe.
Organizations will be identified by the title of their skit.
Each group will be assigned a random line the day of their performance that must be
used in their skit.
No outside choreography is allowed; this includes utilizing videos posted on the
Internet (i.e. YouTube) and previous years’ choreography. Only active members of
each organization are allowed to submit choreography suggestions.
Top three finalists will be required to perform on Saturday, October 27th, 2012 at
the ISU Alumni Tailgate
Groups not finishing in the top three wishing to perform before the Homecoming
Game on Saturday, October 27th, 2012, may choose to do so. Members of the group
or organization must consent to the performance. ANY group may perform,
regardless of placement in any round. Members will not be allowed to be painted for
this performance. ISU clothing/costumes are encouraged; however, body paint and
any organization names or symbols (i.e. Greek letters) are not permitted. The
performance will take place outside the Alumni Center during the Alumni Tailgate.
Contact YLH Coordinator for more information.
Practice Rules and Regulations
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Course work MUST be top priority, but participants are expected to attend practices and
plan their schedules accordingly.
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Participants should be dressed for the weather and be aware of changes in
weather/temperature. Co-chairs should notify their participants of proper dress
attire.
Groups are encouraged to outline a stage of 44’X44’, the first competition round
stage size, for practice. The Yell Like Hell Coordinators will mark the entrance/exit
openings of 4’ on each side that correspond with the first competition round stage
during the first week of practice.
Co-chairs swearing, yelling at, and/or taunting the participants in their group WILL
NOT be tolerated. If any members of Homecoming Central and/or CySquad observe
this behavior, the consequences, in order, will be as follows: a verbal and written
warning then a 5 point deduction per penalty. Any further consequences are at the
discretion of the Yell Like Hell Coordinator and Homecoming General Co-Chairs.
Creating video recordings of YLH practices will only be allowed twice, at any time
during regular practice hours. Pairings are reminded that practices outside of
designated practice time are not allowed, this includes watching videos. If you
would like to watch your video at another location during practice, you must have
permission from the Yell Like Hell Coordinators.
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Yell-Offs between two groups can be arranged between group co-chairs. However,
the Yell Like Hell Coordinators, Carly Taylor and Lizzy Gerdis, must be informed of
the time and date of the Yell-Off at least 6 hours in advance to the event occurring. If
a Yell-Off is cancelled, let one of the Coordinators know by the beginning of practice.
The Yell-Like-Hell Coordinators and Homecoming Central have the right to cancel
any practice due to weather. If so, the Yell Like Hell co-chairs for each group will be
e-mailed by 7:00 pm or sooner that night, letting them know practice is cancelled. A
rain location practice may be held at the decision of the Homecoming General CoChairs and the Yell Like Hell Coordinators. These practices would be supervised by
members of CySquad and Homecoming Central.
Competition Rules and Regulations
 No props are allowed during any round. (Including hats, suspenders, ect)
 In the event of rain during first, second, or final competition rounds, YLH will be
held in a designated rain location.
 Before a group performs at each competition round, they will draw a random
word/phrase. This word/phrase must be in the skit in some way and will be judged
on how it is incorporated.
 2012 Yell-Like-Hell t-shirts will be issued by Homecoming Central and are
mandatory to be worn for first round competition. Participants may wear shirts
underneath if needed. (*Color to be determined at a later date*)
 Before first round competition performances, each group will be assigned a specific
practice time that will be supervised by members of Homecoming Central. This
practice will take place directly South of the campanile at a spot designated by the
Yell Like Hell Coordinators. Groups may only run through their skit once, at a
whisper.
 Each group is allotted a maximum of five minutes and thirty seconds to perform.
Timing begins when the first person enters the stage and ends when the last person
exits the stage. For the first competition round, any objects left on stage or any
objects that fall off the staging area after the last person is off the stage will result in
one second added to the time, per object left on stage. (i.e. If a group has a time of
4:58, but they leave three objects on stage, their time becomes 5:01, which is over
the time limit.) Groups will be timed during the first and second competition
rounds. For any skit that goes over the five minute and thirty second time
allotment, points will be deducted at the rate of 1 point per three seconds from each
judge. (i.e. If the last member of a group exits the stage at 5:13, 4 points will be
deducted from the group’s total. Time will NOT be recorded during final competition
rounds.
 There will not be penalty points assessed for stepping out of bounds in the first
competition round.
Entry Fee and Registration
 The Yell Like Hell registration form, emergency forms, and entry fees are due to the
SALC Office in the Alumni Center (420 Beach Ave.) on September 7th by 4:00 pm.
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The entry fee consists of $85 per group, plus $10 per person participating. Only one
entry per organization is allowed.
Skit Patents and Scripts
 Patents need to include a plot summary, complete with a list of main characters, a
list of likely Iowa State traditions to be used in the skit, and as many details as
possible. Patents are due at the YLH Participant Meeting.
 Skit scripts (including all speaking parts and chants) must be submitted by Friday,
September 7th at 4:00 PM to the SALC Office. Groups will be notified, via email, if
their script is approved or needs to be altered and resubmitted. Updated scripts
must be emailed to the YLH Coordinator with the changes highlighted. Changes to
scripts after patent approvals is allowable, but must be approved by the Yell Like
Hell Coordinator. Scripts will be unchangeable after 4pm Friday October 12th, 2012.
5 points will be deducted for any changes after the date.
 The fight song must be used at least once in the skit. All fight song lyrics must follow
the words accompanying these rules. “Loyal Hearts” or any other variances to the
ISU fight song will not be allowed.
Co-Chair and Participant Meetings
 There will be a meeting for all YLH co-chairs on Tuesday, September 4th 2012 at
8:00pm at the Alumni Center – in the Reiman Ballroom on 2nd floor.
 There will be a meeting for all YLH co-chairs and participants on Thursday,
September 6th 2012 at 7:00pm, 8:00pm and 9:00pm, in 2055 Hoover Hall. If any
changes to the time or location are made an e-mail will be sent. The assigned times
are listed below:
7:00 pm:
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Omicron Pi
8:00 pm:
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Zeta
Gamma Phi Beta
9:00 pm:
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Phi Beta Chi
Sigma Kappa
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Date
April 18
September 4
September 4
September 6
September 7
September 9
September 9
September 16
Time
6:00PM
8:00PM
7, 8, and
9PM
4:00PM
8-9:30PM
810:00PM
Event
Group Contact Info Due
YLH Patents Due
YLH Co-Chair Meeting
YLH Participant Meetings
Location
Email
Email
Alumni Center
2055 Hoover
YLH Script, Registration Materials,
Emergency Forms, Fees, and Waivers Due
YLH Practices Begin
90 Minute Practices Begin through Sept. 13
Two Hour Practice Begin through Oct. 18
SALC Office
Iowa State Center Lots
Iowa State Center Lots
Iowa State Center Lots
YLH Timeline
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October 11
October 12
October 21
October 22
October 23
October 24
October 25
October 26
October 27
4:00PM
11:00AM
– 3:00PM
8–
10:00PM
8–
10:00PM
6:30 –
8:00PM
8–
10:00PM
7:00PM
TBD
All Stunts Must be Demonstrated and
Approved
Final Unchangeable Scripts Due
YLH First Cuts
Iowa State Center Lots
2nd Round Pairings Practice
Iowa State Center Lots
2nd Round Pairings Practice
Iowa State Center Lots
TLH Second Cuts
Alumni Center
Final Round Pairings Practice
Iowa State Center Lots
YLH Finals During Homecoming Pep Rally
Top Three YLH Pairings are required to
perform at the ISU Alumni Tailgate. In
addition, any pairing wishing to perform
before the Homecoming game may choose
to do so. No participants or co-chairs may
be consuming or under the influence of
alcohol at the time of performance.
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Email (hccylh@gmail.com)
Central Campus
Iowa State Fight Song Lyrics
Oh we will fight, fight, fight for Iowa State
And may her colors ever fly
Yes, we will fight with might for Iowa State
With the will to do or die
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Loyal sons forever
true
And we will fight the battle through
And when we hit that line we’ll hit it hard every yard for I-S-U
Judging Criteria and Point Distribution
First, Second, and Final Competition Rounds:
Pep and Enthusiasm
Creativity and Uniqueness**
Yelling Expression
Movement Precision
Portrayal of Homecoming Theme
Incorporation of the Improvisation Phrase
Total
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20 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
5 points
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**After the first competition round, the use of ISU colors and costumes will be figured into
this category.
Penalty Points and Disqualification
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Late Patent/Entry Fee
5 points/day*
Over time limit (per judge)
1 point/3 seconds
Failure to use entrance/exit opening
1 point/penalty
Inappropriate use of the Fight Song
1 point/penalty
Unapproved stunt(s)
1 point/penalty
Practicing outside of assigned time or place
5 points/penalty
Wearing organization’s symbols/ name (performance)
1 point/person
Swearing, yelling, taunting of participants
5 points/penalty
Noise Complaints and Sitting on sides of Truck Bed
Practice taken
Not performing at Alumni Tailgate (final competition groups) 5 points
Changing Skit/Script after finalized date
5 points
Not fulfilling Food on Campus Performance Requirements
5 points
Found using outside choreography
Disqualification*
Not wearing YLH shirt for 1st cuts
Disqualification*
Inappropriate language, behavior, and/or skit material
Disqualification*
Alcohol or substance abuse during practices or
Disqualification*
competition (participants or spectators)
*Assigned at the discretion of Homecoming Central and its advisors.
YLH Awards
The following are various awards given out to participants and groups. At each
competition round, Homecoming Central will nominate the participants/groups for each
award, those nominations will be e-mailed with the results of the competition. The final
winners will be announced at the award ceremony on Friday, October 26th, 2012.
Best overall performance by an individual—Individual/character with the most
enthusiasm, spirit, and enjoyable performance.
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Best representation of the 2012 Homecoming Theme—Group with best skit and
chants based around the Homecoming theme.
Best choreography—Group using the best movements and motions in their skit.
Best costumes—Group with the best use of ISU color and character costumes
during 2nd/3rd competition rounds.
Best script—Group that develops the most creative and unique script, including all
dialogue in chants and among characters.
People’s choice – Group chosen by the audience as the best.
Best line—Character with the best one-liner outside of the random line. This can be
anywhere else in the script.
Overall Homecoming Points Breakdown
PVL
1st - 40
2nd - 35
3rd - 30
4th - 25
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1st - 40
2nd - 35
3rd - 30
4th - 25
Blood Drive
1st - 50
2nd - 45
3rd - 40
4th - 35
Banner
1st - 60
2nd - 50
3rd - 40
4th - 30
Tournaments
1st - 70
2nd - 60
3rd - 50
4th - 40
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5th - 20
Participation - 10
Yell Like Hell
1st - 100
2nd - 90
3rd - 80
Round 2 - 50
Participation - 30
5th - 20
Participation - 10
5th - 30
Participation - 20
Community Service
1st - 100
2nd - 90
3rd - 80
4th - 70
5th - 60
Participation - 40
5th - 25
Participation - 10
5th - 30
Participation - 10
Lawn Display
1st - 120
2nd - 110
3rd - 100
4th - 90
5th - 80
Participation - 40
Overall Homecoming Fees Information
Lawn Display
$ 70.00
OR
Community Service
$ 70.00
Banners
$ 30.00
Store Front Window
$ 20.00
Painting Victory Lane
$ 15.00
Tournaments
$120.00
Yell-Like-Hell
$ 85.00
Banner Deposit
$50.00
Store Front Deposit
$50.00
The two $50 deposits will be returned after Homecoming if banners and windows are cleaned
up on time.
2012 Fees Due (includes deposits, excludes YLH participant fees):
Yell Like Hell Fees
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