BIG 12 Stroll off Application:
Note: Please send all applications to
Black Student Alliance
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Attn: Big 12 Conference: Step Show
2080 Student Services Building
Ames, IA 50011
Chapter:_____________________________________________
College/ University:_______________________________________
Contact Person: _____________________________________________________
Chapter Advisor Name and Contact Email:______________________________________
Alternate Contact Name:___________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________________________________
Number of Performing Members: (Min.4/ Max. 15)-School ID is required for
entrance:__________
Name of Performing Members:____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Name of Sound Coordinator (ID needed when entering building):_________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Will you and your chapter participate in the Big 12 Conference:__________
Registration:
All fees to register for the BIG 12 Stroll Off have been waved for teams who register.
Stroll Off Agreement: By filling the field below, and by submitting this form, you are agreeing,
as a team representative, to all rules and conditions herein and that they will be adhered to by
each team member. Failure to comply with any portion of the aforementioned may result in
team disqualification or point deductions; as to be determined by the stroll-off chair, co-chair,
and judges. The Rules and Conditions of this application are final. There will be NO
Exceptions!
Stroll-Off Agreement:
We agree to all rules and regulation for the BIG 12 Stroll Off
We do not agree with all the rules and regulations for the BIG 12 Stroll Off
Team Contact Name:______________________________________________________
Team Contact Number:____________________________________________________
Team Contact Email Address:_______________________________________________
Rules & Regulations For BIG 12 Stroll Off:
Registration:
Registration will close on Monday February 26th, 2014.
Please send all registrations forms to:
Black Student Alliance
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Attn: Big 12 Conference: Step Show
2080 Student Services Building
Ames, IA 50011
Participating chapters must be undergraduate members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and
Multicultural Greek Council.
Teams will be informed with a follow-up email on instructions and directions for the show. The
performance order will be provided the night of the performance.
All performing organizations must submit a list of performers and stage hands/technicians with their
registration forms. All performers and technicians/stage hands must sign-in on the day of the show and
present identification. A team can have a maximum of 15 performers on stage, but no less than a
minimum of four (4) members performing. Each organization is allowed two (2) stage hands/technicians
at maximum. All performers and stage hands are admitted to the show at no charge.
All members who are not competing must purchase a ticket to enter the step show.
Performance
Only stage lighting will be permitted for the performances. No other lighting enhancements will be
allowed nor pyrotechnics.
All music must be given during the scheduled rehearsal and prior to show time.
Props must be set up prior to when the host calls group to the stage. Each team will have up to 10 minutes
to perform. Time begins when all participants are on stage and ends after the last person has left the
stage.
 Two rounds:
o 1st round: each team will have up to 5 minutes to perform; first half of the performance is
chapter’s choice and second half would be DJ’s choice.
o 2nd round: each team will have up to 5 minutes to perform a throwback stroll.
All props must be removed the night of the show or they will be disposed of by the Stroll off Committee.
There is no food or beverages allowed on stage during performance. If there is a medical reason please let
host know prior to show.
Please keep in mind the audience that will be attending this performance (children, parents, etc.). For this
reason, groups are asked to refrain from profanity in the music selection and props, sexual connotations or
allude to the use of alcohol and/or drugs. Groups that use sexually explicit language and jump off stage
into the audience will be subject to penalty and/or disqualification.
The Day of the Show
There will be a mandatory meeting for all teams in the Memorial Union at 8:00 pm on Saturday
March 1st, 2014. If there is a problem that occurs, please contact Jordan O’Brien or at 515-7106194 and we will forward your chapter the necessary information.
Prize Money:
First Place: Winning up to Fraternity: $1000.00; Sorority: $1000.00
Second Place: Fraternity: $500.00; Sorority: $500.00
Scoring
We will be having representatives chosen from NPHC organizations so judging is balanced.
Vocal Clarity (1-10)
Transitions (1-10)
Creativity (1-10)
Complexity (1-15)
Synchronization (1-15)
Traditional Stroll (1-10)
Showmanship (1-15)
Costume (1-5)
Crowd Reaction (1-10)
Point Reductions and Disqualifications
Reductions:
For every minute your team exceeds 5 minutes maximum given each round; it will result in a ten
(10) point reduction per minute and will be reduced from final score.
Pulling people from the crowd will result in a forty (40) point reduction
Use of foul language or music
Disqualifications:
·
Inappropriate content (sexual innuendo, nudity, etc.)
·
Use of pyrotechnics
The prizes will NOT be awarded in cash on the night of the show. Rather, a check will be sent in the
mail following the show. We will ask for your chapter’s tax information after we have your registration
form so that the process can occur smoothly.