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GREEK WEEK

2015


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from Greek Week Co-Chairs Page 3 2015 Greek Week Committee Contact List Page 4 Calendar of Events Page 5 Greek Week Teams Page 6 General Guidelines Page 7 Required Forms Page 8

- Registration Form Page 9 - Behavioral Contract Page 10 - Risk/Liability Form Page 11

Point System Page 12 Fundraising: Dance Marathon Page 13 Coin Wars Page 14 Fundraising: Rock Star Jailhouse Page 15 Greek God and Goddess General Page 16 Chalk Murals Page 17 Can Superstars Page 18 Greek Sing Page 19 Variety Show 0 continued Page 21 Special Events Obstacle Course Page 22 Eating Contest Page 23 Special Events Kickball Page 24 Volleyball Page 25-26 Dodgeball Page 27 Chariot Races Page 28 Greek Awards Banquet Page 29


Dear Greek Week Chapter Representatives,

Welcome to Greek Week! We would like to wish each and every team the best of luck in this

year’s Greek Week events. We hope this booklet provides you with all of the resources you need.

If you have any questions about the rules, events, or Greek Week in general please do not

hesitate to contact one of the chairs or any member of the Greek Week committee. We are

always available to help!

We would like to send our most sincere gratitude to our wonderful committee and fantastic

advisors! Without them, Greek Week would not be possible. Greek Week 2015 has been in

progress for over a year and the committee has worked very hard to ensure that this is the best

week possible for the Greek community. We could not have done this without our committee.

Additionally, we would like to thank Nick, Dani, Brian, and Caitlyn for always going the extra

mile to provide support to us. We have been spending quite a few hours together over the last

year and they are always willing to give us extra help when we ask. We can only hope that

participating in Greek Week will be as unforgettable for each team as planning it has been for us!

Although we are sure that all the teams are very excited to begin a week filled with competition

and team pride, let’s not forget why we all do this each and every year: to have fun, make

memories, and to celebrate as an entire Greek community what it really means to be Greek as

Western Illinois University. Greek Week is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, not a chore. There

is nothing wrong with some good, healthy competition, but just remember we are all Greek, so

be respectful of all teams.

With that being said, the committee is sure that your hard work and effort will ultimately pay off

in the end. Have a great week and good luck!

David Ayala Meg Severson Chris Guidi

UGC Greek Week Chair PHC Greek Week Chair IFC Greek Week Chair


2015 Greek Week Committee Contact List

Co-Chairs:

David Ayala, Sigma Lambda Beta [email protected]

Meg Severson, Delta Zeta [email protected]

Chris Guidi, Pi Kappa Phi [email protected]

Advisors: Nick Katz, Associate Director for Student Activities [email protected]

Dani Godin, IFC Graduate Advisor [email protected]

Brian Kocher, PHC Graduate Advisor [email protected]

Caitlyn Westfall, UGC Graduate Advisor [email protected]

Greek Sing: Rachel Wirt, Sigma Sigma Sigma [email protected]

Ricky Boche, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. [email protected]

Abbie George, Phi Sigma Sigma [email protected]

Community Service: Courtney Powelson, Sigma Sigma Sigma [email protected]

Gabriel Leon, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. [email protected]

Greek God & Goddess: Tony Fairchild, Pi Kappa Phi [email protected]

Briena Sanders, Phi Sigma Sigma [email protected]

Fundarising: Cassidy Pogue, Alpha Sigma Alpha [email protected]

Ela Williams, Sigma Sigma Sigma [email protected]

Special Events: Rheann Adams, Alpha Sigma Tau [email protected]

Alex Keeley, Delta Zeta [email protected]

Jose Morales, Sigma Alpha Epsilon [email protected]

Patrick Knudtson, Sigma Chi [email protected]

Variety Show: Levi Campbell, Sigma Alpha Epsilon [email protected]

Ashley Rettger, Delta Zeta [email protected]

Kelli Murphy, Phi Sigma Sigma [email protected]

Greek Awards Banquet

Alexis Hill, Chi Omega [email protected]

Kelsey Kowalski, Delta Zeta [email protected]

Public Relations: Jake Gardner, Sigma Chi [email protected]

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Greek Week 2015 Calendar of Events

Saturday, March 7th

Dance Marathon – Grand Ballroom

Attire: Comfortable Clothing/Theme Hour Wear

Monday, April 6th

Greek Sing – Western Hall

Attire: Wear Greek Week T-Shirts for Points

Tuesday, April 7th

Variety Show – Western Hall


Wednesday, April 8th

Special Events – Everly Park

- Obstacle Course

- Eating Contest

- Royalty Games


Thursday, April 9th

Special Events – Murray Street Volleyball Courts

- Volleyball

- Dodgeball


Saturday, April 11th

Street Clean Up – Sherman Hall Front Lawn

Chariot Races – Sherman Hall Front Lawn


Sunday, April 13th

Greek Awards Banquet – Heritage Rooms

- Greek God & Goddess crowning

Attire: Formal/Pin Attire

Events All Week: Coin Wars – University Union Concourse


Greek Week 2015 Teams

Britney Spears:

Chi Omega

Delta Upsilon

Pi Kappa Phi

Justin Timberlake: Delta Zeta

Lambda Theta Phi

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Sigma Alpha Iota

Katy Perry: Alpha Kappa Alpha

Alpha Sigma Tau

Sigma Chi

Theta Xi

Lady Gaga: Alpha Gamma Sigma

Phi Sigma Sigma

Theta Chi

Omega Psi Phi

Spice Girls: Delta Tau Delta

Lambda Theta Alpha

Sigma Sigma Sigma

Tau Kappa Epsilon

Taylor Swift Alpha Gamma Rho

Alpha Sigma Alpha

Sigma Pi

Sigma Lambda Beta


General Guidelines **PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TO ALL CHAPTER MEMEBERS**

All chapters participating in Greek Week 2015 must be recognized organizations in good

standing with IFC, PHC, UGC and the Office of Student Activities.

Any participating in Greek Week must be an undergraduate student enrolled at Western Illinois

University for the Spring 2015 semester and have at least a 2.000 cumulative grade point

average. They must be either a new member or an initiated member of a chapter. If any team

member participates in any event without these qualifications, the team will forfeit ALL points

for that event.

All entry forms are to be turned in by the due dates on the proper forms. No entries will be taken

past the deadline. If there are any questions about the entries, please contact the chair for that

event.

Greek Week Committee, under consultation of advisors, reserves the right to change, alter,

and/or amend the rules in this booklet, provided they give due notice to all teams.

All appeals to Greek Week event outcomes must be submitted in writing to the Greek Week

Chairs (Meg Severson, David Ayala, and Chris Guidi) within 24 hours of the event. All decisions

made by the chairs, the Greek Week advisors, and the Assistant Director of Student Activities

are final.


Required Forms There are three forms needed for events:

- Team Registration Form: This form is required to participate in the Dunk Tank, Can

Characters, Chalk Murals, Fashion Show, Volleyball, Kickball, Obstacle Course, Variety

Show, and Eating Contest. For each event, this form must be filled out and turned in by

4:30 on Friday, March 27th

in the OSA Greek Week Folder.

*There must be a separate form for each event.

Teams must provide a list of members participating in each event. Substitutes are

allowed. The Greek Week Co-Chairs must be informed 24 hours prior to the

start of the event.

Please refer to the list below of membership numbers required to participate in

each event.

- Team Minimum/Maximum Numbers:

o Can Characters: 10 participants, 5 male and 5 female

o Chalk Murals: 3 males and 3 females

o Volleyball: 6-10 participants, 3 males and 3 females

o Kickball: 10 participants, 5 males and 5 females

o Obstacle Course: 6 participants, 3 males and 3 females

o Variety Show: 10 participants minimum and 30 participants maximum

o Greek Sing: 20 participants minimum and 30 maximum

o Eating Contest: 4 participants, at least 1 male and at least 1 female

- Risk/Liability Form: This form is needed for ALL PARTICIPANTS in the following

events: Dunk Tank, Can Characters, Chalk Murals, Fashion Show, Trivia, Volleyball,

Kickball, Obstacle Course, Variety Show, and Eating Contest. For each person

participating this form must be filled out and turned in by Friday, March 27 by 4:30 PM

in the OSA Greek Week Folder.

*There must be a separate form for each individual person participating. One

signed form will cover all events.

- Behavioral Contract Understanding Statement: This form is needed for ALL

MEMBERS of each chapter in order to participate and/or OBSERVE ANY AND ALL

Greek Week events. This form must be filled out and turned in by Friday, March 27th

by 4:30 PM in the OSA Greek Week Folder.

*There must be a separate form for each individual member of every chapter.

**The Risk/Liability Form and Behavioral Contract can be printed front and back

provided both sides are signed by the same chapter member.


Registration Form

This registration page is due to the OSA on the specified date and time in the booklet for each

event. Failure to register for an event will result in disqualification. Please attach signed safety

waivers for each participant if required for the event in the booklet.

Name of Event:

_______________________________________________

Team (names and theme):

_______________________________________________

Members participating:

Name Chapter WIU ID Number


Behavioral Contract Understanding Statement

The Greek Week Committee in conjunction with the Office of Student Activities defines a

representative of your organization as one who is participating in a Greek Week Event, one who

is competing in a Greek Week event, or one who is attending a Greek Week event in any

capacity (i.e. as a committee member, spectator, etc.)

The Greek Week Committee in conjunction with the Office of Student Activities defines

intoxication as being under the influence of any drug (which includes, but is not limited to

alcohol). An intoxicated person is considered any person who has the slightest amount of a

drug (alcohol included) introduced into their body since they woke up that morning.

The Greek Week Committee in conjunction with the Office of Student Activities defines fighting

as any actual or attempted verbal or physical abuse or behavior between one or more

representatives of your organization to one or more representatives of another organization.

I understand why intoxicated or fighting members of the Western Illinois University community

can be harmful, embarrassing, and against the Mission Statement of the University. I will not

show up to any Greek Week event as a participant, competitor, and spectator or otherwise, while

intoxicated or with the intent to fight, as defined above.

I also understand that it will be up to the Greek Week Committee and the Office of Student

Activities or one of its representatives, to determine the intoxication of an organization’s

representative or the level of fighting. I understand the repercussions for violations of this

policy are up to the discretion of the Office of Student Activities and the Greek Week

Committee, keeping in mind that disqualification from an event or from the Overall Competition

is possible.

The Greek Week Committee in conjunction with the Office of Student Activities out of concern

for me, in the best interest of the Western Illinois University community’s well-being, and in an

effort to make the Greek Week competition enjoyable for all participants requires my compliance

with this policy. Each participant from an organization is required to sign below.

PARTICIPANT:

(Printed Name)

(Signature)

(Chapter)

(Date)


ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FORM

I, (name), desire to participate in Greek Week Activities

occurring during April 6 – April 13 on the campus of Western Illinois University.

I recognize that there are risks and hazards directly or inherently involved, making this a

dangerous activity with the potential to injury (including death). With full knowledge of the facts

and circumstances surrounding this activity, I voluntarily undertake this activity and assume all

responsibility and risk from my participation in this activity, including all risk of loss of limb or

life, property damage, injury to others and other hazards to me.

I agree to indemnify and hold the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University harmless for

any injury or loss that may occur.

I assure the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University that there are no health-related

reasons or problems which preclude or restrict my participation in this activity.

To the extent permitted by law, I release the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University

from any liability whatsoever arising out of my participation in this activity, including but not

limited to, any damage to my property or the property of others and injury to me or to others,

including loss of limb or life, resulting from my negligence or the negligence of others, or to

others through my participation in this activity.

The foregoing is submitted in consideration of the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois

University allowing my participation in this activity. I execute this document with full knowledge

of the contents and consequences stated in this Release.

PARTICIPANT:

(Printed Name)

(Signature)

(Chapter)

(Date)


Greek Week 2015 Points System

Each and every event is worth the same amount of points.

Event Points & Categories: 1. First place: 100 points

2. Second place: 75 points

3. Third place: 50 points

Points are split into four categories: competition, fundraising, spirit and theme. These four

categories have been created to provide opportunities for teams to show their strengths during

Greek Week. There will be a first, second, and third overall winner for Greek Week, along with

one winner per category.

Team T-Shirt Points: Members can purchase a Greek Week t-shirt. The shirts will be of a

similar design but have your team chapters listed on them. One bonus point will be awarded per

team member wearing the designated Greek Week shirt each day. Each day, points will be

awarded to the teams with the highest percentage of members wearing the Greek Week t-shirt. T-

shirt points will count towards the spirit category. If a member is wearing the Greek Week t-

shirt, the team will receive the maximum points available for that day/event. Each day there will

be first, second and third place points awarded.

Judging: The following events will have non-Greek related judges or referees: Variety Show,

Can Superstars, Chalk Murals, Volleyball, and Kickball. All other events will be judged by each

events co-chairs’ along with Greek Week Co-Chairs. All judging will be un-biased. Please go to

Nick Katz, Associate Director for Student Activities, with any questions or concerns with

judging matters. Nick’s contact information is in this booklet on the contact sheet under

Advisors.

Ties: In case of a tie, both teams will receive the same amount of points, and the next place will

be dropped. This will be the protocol:

1. First place tie: both teams that received first place will each receive the 100 points.

Second place score would then be dropped and the third highest scoring team will take

the third place points. Participation points will still be included.

2. Second place tie: first place will still receive 100 points. Both teams that received second

place will each receive the 75 points. Third place will be dropped. Participating points

will still be included.

3. Third place tie: First place will still receive the 100 points. Second place will still receive

75 points. Both teams that received third place will each receive 50 points. Participating

points will still be included (No points will be dropped)


Fundraising: Dance Marathon

March 7, 2015

(Total Points Available: 100 Theme ,100 Fundraising, 100 Competition)

Co-Chairs: Cassidy Pogue & Ela Williams

Description: Dance Marathon is a twelve hour long event that supports the Children’s Miracle

Network. There are two competition categories for Dance Marathon. The first category is a

Banner Competition showcasing your theme in support of Dance Marathon. The Banners will be

hung and judged at Dance Marathon. The next category is for Dollars Raised, and there will be

first second and third points awarded to teams. The final category is for total percentage of your

team registered. Again, first, second, and third points will be awarded for this category as well.

It is important to note that there is a significant amount of points available during Dance

Marathon. We, as a Greek Week Committee, recognize the importance of fundraising and

philanthropic work, as it is a core component to being affiliated. Proper behavior is expected.

Rules: - Banner can be no longer than a QUEEN Sized bedsheet.

- NO GLITTER IS ALLOWED IN THE UNION.


Fundraising: Coin Wars

April 6-13, 2015

Monday, April 6-Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 10:00-2:00 PM in the University Union

(Total Points Available: 100 Theme and 100 Fundraising)


Description: Before and throughout Greek Week, Coin Wars will be conducted. The Greek

Week Committee will have a table located in the University Union and at all events to add to

your own and others Coin Wars jars. The team who raises the most money for Coin Wars will be

given half of the money raised to donate to a philanthropy of their choice. The other half will go

to Relay for Life. Coin Wars jugs must be brought to Opening Ceremonies for judging. The

Greek Week Committee will provide containers for the remainder of the week.

Rules:

Collect the following for your own team’s jar:

- Paper money = positive points

- Silver coins = positive points

Collect the following for other teams’ jars:

- Pennies = negative points

Each team must decorate their Coin Wars jug to fit with the team’s theme, color, chapter, and

Greek Unity for 100 Theme points. Each team will have a goal to raise $250 in positive money.

Teams will earn one points for every positive dollar raised up to $250 goal for Coin Wars.

Additionally, each dollar raised above the team goal of $250, teams will earn two points per

dollar. For example, if you raise $200 you will earn 200 points. If you raise $300, you will earn

350 points ($250 raised plus $50x2).


Fundraising: Rock Star Jailhouse

Rock Star Jailhouse will be present at numerous events throughout Greek Week.

(Total Points Available: 100, Fundraising)


Description: A cardboard jail will be set up at each main event (Greek Sing, Variety Show,

Obstacle Course, and Dance Marathon). Teams can send anyone to jail for a certain amount of

time in an appropriate manner. Paper sheets will be provided at the fundraising booth, you will

be required to put your team name, name of person being sent, and a reason why they are being

sent. Any offense or profane use of language will result in a deduction of 2 points for

fundraising. All money made from Rock Star Jailhouse will go towards each teams fundraising

points. The following amount of money will be used towards Rock Star jailhouse:

50 cents for a minute

$ 1 for 2 minutes

$ 2 for 5 minutes

$5 for 10 minutes with a banana suit on

Each person sent to Rock Star’s Jailhouse will be required to wear a super star outfit provided by

the fundraising booth.


Greek God & Goddess General

April 8-14, 2015

Location: Greek Week Events

(Total Points Available: 100 Competition)

Co-Chairs: Tony Fairchild & Briena Sanders

Description: The Greek God & Goddess awards go out to two individuals who show the greatest

meaning of what Greek Life is throughout the week. Applicants must attend ALL events and

participate in at least one event. All Greek Gods and Goddesses will be participating in fun,

royalty-specific games at events. Greek God & Goddess winners will be announced Sunday

night at the Closing Ceremony.

Location: The applicants must be present at all Greek Week events and check in with Tony or

Briena 15 minutes before each event begins.

Dates and Deadlines: - Application forms are due no later than Thursday, February 14, 2015 by 4:30 PM in the

OSA.

- February 17, 2015: 6-8 PM in the Dusable Room, February 18, 2015: 6:45-8:45pm

in the Sandburg Lounge, February 19, 2015: 6:15-8:15 PM in the Dusable Room are

the dates and times of the interviews. It is up to the applicants to sign up for an interview

time.

- During the Variety Show question and answers will be held on stage. Tasteful formal

attire is required.

- Greek God & Goddess will be crowned at Greek Awards Banquet; the crowning will take

place within the beginning hours of the Greek Awards Banquet.

Rules: - Applicants must be in good standing with the university and their chapter.

- Applicants must be in junior or senior standing with the university.

- Applicants must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

- Applicants must be actively involved within their chapter.

- Applicants must be at all events, no exceptions.

- Each competing chapter MUST have a MINIMUM of one member apply.

- Members of Greek Week Committee are not eligible.

- Applicants who ran and were selected to run for Greek God or Goddess in previous years

are NOT eligible to run again.

- During Greek Week events, there will be Greek God/Goddess competitions that God and

Goddesses are required to participate in.

- Greek God & Goddess candidates must participate in at least one team event.


Chalk Murals

Monday, April 6, 2015

4:00-5:00 PM Designated Areas,

(Total Point Available: 100 Theme)

Co-Chairs: Courtney Powelson & Gabriel Leon

Objectives: To portray your teams theme and chapters through chalk.

Description: Teams will draw out a Chalk Mural on a designated area before Greek Sing.

Rules:

- Six members from each team must participate- 3 males and 3 females.

- Chalk Murals must not exceed designated area that is assigned to that team.

- Murals must incorporate all team’s chapter letters and Superstar.

- Teams are only allowed to use the chalk provided; other supplies will NOT be allowed.

- Teams may come with an architectural blue print to follow for their mural.

* The use of other supplies will result in disqualification.


Can Superstars

Monday, April 7, 2015

5-5:30 PM Designated Areas

(Total Points Available: 100 Theme)

Co-Chairs: Courtney Powelson & Gabriel Leon

Objective: To collect as many canned goods and other non-perishable items for the Loaves and

Fishes Food Pantry.

Description: Teams will build their superstar. Each team will have a designated area to build

their characters before the beginning of Greek Sing.

Rules: - The registration form must be filled out and turned in by noon on Friday, March 28, 2015

in the Greek Week Folder located in the OSA.

- Teams must use at least 200 cans and 50 non-perishable items (non-can). Any team who

brings over 200 cans and over 50 non-perishable food items will be awarded 50 bonus

points. If you bring less than what is required, you will lose 50 spirit points.

- The teams, consisting of 10 participants with 5 being male and 5 being female, may bring

their canned goods to the designated building area between 4:15-4:45 PM on Monday,

April 6, 2015.

- Teams may use their original canister or cover cans in desired paper color/wrapping.

- No expired canned goods please!

- Characters will be judged on appearance, quality of design and construction, creativity

and theme.

* Teams may come with an architectural blueprint to build their superstar(s).


Greek Sing

Monday, April 6th

, 2015

Time: 6pm at Western Hall


Co-Chairs: Rachel Wirt, Ricky Boche & Abbie George

Objectives: The objective of Greek Sing is for each team to collaborate and come up with a

routine involving the incorporation of the theme, singing, and choreography to go along with

their performance.

Description: A singing performance, similar to show choir. Participants create performances to

the music of their Greek Week Superstar.

Rules and Requirements:

- Greek Sing Co-Chairs must preview all music. Music must be instrumentals only. All

music must be clearly labeled (to prevent mix-ups with V Show music) on a CD-R disc

and turned into the co-chairs NO LATER THAN NOON on Thursday, March 26, 2015.

Please drop it off in the Greek Week Folder in the OSA.

- Registration Form and Risk Release must be filled out and turned in by noon

on Friday, March 27th, 2015in the Greek Week Folder located in the OSA.

- Amount of people: 20 person minimum (10 male and 10 female), 30 person maximum

(15 male and 15 female).

- There will be a mandatory preview of each team's music and performance on Monday,

March 30, 2015 from 8-10pm. Chairs will be contacted to set up times. The entire

performance does not have to be completed, but the chairs would like to see what the

teams have so far.

- Songs must be used from the Superstar that they are given. Mash-ups of different songs

from the artist are allowed.

- Solos are allowed, but for no more than 30 seconds of the performance.

- All acts must be in good taste. If they are not, that team will be disqualified.

- Movement must only include arm movements and limited movement of legs. You may

walk (move legs) in place and may change formations. You may include partner dancing.

- Teams must be dressed in the same color scheme and outfits need to have similarity.

- If teams choose to wear letters, they must only wear their own letters on stage.

- Teams must be at Western Hall on April 6th, 2015 to check in for sound check between

3-5pm.

Time: Minimum of 4 minutes and a maximum of 6 minutes. Time will start when either the

music begins or your team begins singing, and will end when either the music ends or your team

finishes singing.

Practice areas and times will be minimal, so please come ready to perform. Rehearsal times

will be given closer to the date of Greek Week.


Variety Show

Tuesday, April 7th

, 2015

Time: 6 PM, Western Hall

Points Available: 100 Competition

Co-Chairs: Ashley Rettger, Kelli Murphy, Levi Campbell

Variety Show is an opportunity for teams to showcase their Superstars. In this competition,

each team performs an act of originality that highlights and incorporates their team’s

Greek Week theme.

DETAILS:

1. Each team must perform one act. This act should consist of no more than thirty (30)

people. Each act will be judged under the same criteria regardless of the number of

participants. We encourage everyone to incorporate both individual and group activities

into the team’s single act.

2. Each act can be up to eight minutes long and no shorter than 6 minutes long. Points will

be deducted if an act exceeds or does not meet the time limit.

3. Your performances should creatively incorporate your team’s theme in some way.

4. Acts that contain degrading or offensive material will result in an immediate

disqualification from the event.

5. Acts must contain no tumbling.

6. Lifts are allowed, but are not required. If a tea has a lift, a spotter must be present. There

must be two spotters per lift, per person. A lift is defined as one person’s feet leaving the

ground.

7. No flips of any kind are allowed. No one can be thrown (i.e., no basket tosses, etc.). A

flip is defined as a person’s feet going above his or her own head.

8. Any music in the routine must be from YOUR SUPERSTAR’S career. For example, if

Beyoncé is your superstar, than you cannot feature music from her albums when she was

a member of Destiny’s Child. Likewise, a team who has Destiny’s Child, could not use

music from Beyoncé’s solo career. If, for example, your artist has a song that features

another artist, that is acceptable. But you may not use songs that your star features in. An

example would be if the song is Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg, you could use that song. But

if the song is Snoop Dogg featuring Katy Perry, you cannot use that. Your artist must be

the main performer.

9. To avoid any confusion or inappropriate music content, all teams must provide a copy of

their music on a CD to be approved by the Variety Show Co-Chairs on or before March

5th

at 8pm. (You may bring it to the liaison meeting and turn it in to the Greek Week Co-

Chairs.)

10. Your act MUST include at least two talents (dancing during the performance does not

count, but a type of dance like tap is acceptable). Points will be awarded for having

TWO talents. Any more incorporated is up to the discretion of the teams.

11. Your act MUST feature props and they MUST be used under these guidelines:

a. ONE backdrop for the performance that does not exceed a queen size sheet.


b. ONE stationary stage prop that does not exceed 5x5x5 feet (for example, a large

cardboard box made to look like a city tower).

c. ONE prop that enters and then exits the stage (for example, a cardboard limo that

your super star “arrives in” on stage, gets out of and then “drives away” off

stage).

d. ONE group prop that enters and then exists the stage (for example, each female

holding a microphone during a portion of the dance).

12. All props must be ready when the Greek Week Co-Chairs come and preview your

performance. This date will be given at least two weeks in advance and will be given at

the Liaison meeting.

13. Audience and participant behavior is an integral aspect of this competition. Booing

and/or any other derogatory or abrasive comments are strongly prohibited. Every act

should be shown the same courtesy that you want shown to your team during their

performance. Any inappropriate behavior observed from a group will result in first a

verbal warning. If the behavior continues, there may be a point deduction from the total

points your group receives and/or disqualification from the event.

14. Voice-overs with spoken word are allowed but not required. There will be no points

deducted or awarded for the use of or lack of voice-overs.

15. Your act must contain at least ONE costume change. One costume change is mandated,

teams are allowed to change more than once if they wish, but points will only be awarded

for ONE costume change. Uniformity is not mandated and originality is encouraged.


Special Events: Obstacle Course

Tuesday, April 8, 2015

4:30 PM at Everly Park


Co-Chairs: Rheann Adams, Alex Keeley, Jose Morales & Patrick Knudtson

Objective: To have your team have the fastest time!

Rules/Requirements: - The registration Form must be filled out and turned in by noon on Friday, March 28,

2015 in the Greek Week Folder located in the OSA.

- Participants must arrive at 3:30 to check in.

- All six teams will be running the course at separate times.

- Each team must have 3 pairs consisting of 1 male and 1 female.

- Each pair will participate in the course once.

- The team with the fastest total time after 3 heats earns first place. - An individual can only participate in one round of the obstacle course.

- Participants cannot also participate in the eating contest.

- In the event of a tie, each team will do the obstacle course again.

- Points will be awarded as such:

o First place will receive 100 points.

o Second place will receive 75 points.

o Third place will receive 50 points.

* The committee has the right to revoke any points given if they feel there is

unsportsmanlike behavior. Revoked points will not be awarded to a different team.

* The course is described below.

Blow Up - Each pair will have to run through the blow up obstacle course.

Sack Race

-Each member will have to wear a sack around their legs and race to the finish line.

Puzzle

- Objects will be placed upside down, flip over objects and solve the puzzle to move on.

Microphone in the Crowd

- Two bins will be placed for participants to dig through to find the microphone.

Red Carpet Slip and Slide - Each pair has to slide down the slip and slide to finish the obstacle course.


Special Events: Eating Contest

Tuesday, April 8, 2015

Time: Following Obstacle Course at Everly Park

(Total Point Available: 100 Competition)


Objectives: To finish the food given to each participant in the shortest amount of time.

Description: All competitors must completely finish the food provided in the shortest amount of

time. There will be a time cap at 15 minutes. There should be 4 participants from each team;

each team must enter at least 1 female and at least 1 male. The food includes: Buffalo Wild

Wings, water will be provided.

Rules/Requirements: - The Registration Form and Risk Release must be filled out and turned in by noon on

Friday, March 28, 2015 in the Greek Week Folder located in the OSA.

- Participants must arrive at 3:30 PM to check in.

- Each team needs to have 4 members participate in the eating contest; at least 1 male and

1 female.

- Participants must eat the food the fastest.

- No other drinks besides water may be consumed. Water will be provided.

- Judges will determine what is considered a clean plate.

- Food must be swallowed.

- If vomiting occurs, the team will continue without said participant.

- The food will be provided for each member that is participating.

- There will also be buckets given, if needed.

- Participants cannot participate in the Obstacle Course.


Special Events: Kickball

Thursday, April 10, 2015

3:00 PM on the Murray Street Courts



Objective: To beat other teams and advance through the bracket.

Description: Team with the overall best record receives first place.


Friday, March 28th in the Greek Week Folder located in the OSA.

- Check in will take place from 2:30-3:00 at the Murray Street Courts.

- Participants cannot participate in the Volleyball.


Special Events: Volleyball


5:00 PM on the Murray Street Volleyball Courts



Objective: Volleyball is a chance for all Greek organizations to come together and show their

ability to work with their teams. It gives all teams the chance for some friendly competition.

Description: Each team will be playing one another based on pre-determined brackets in a

double elimination tournament. Teams must arrive between 4:00-5:00 PM to check in.

* Participants cannot also participate in Kickball.


Friday, March 29, 2015 in the Greek Week Folder located in the OSA. Teams must have

an equal number of males and females per team. The rotation must be a boy-girl

succession.

THE SERVE

- Server must serve from behind the restraining line (end line) until after contact.

- Ball may be served underhand or overhand.

- Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before serve.

- Served ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for a point.

- First service is determined by a volley. Each subsequent game shall be served by the

previous game’s loser.

- Serve must be returned by a bump or set only. No attacking a serve.

SCORING - Rally scoring will be used.

- Offense will score on a defensive miss or out of bounds hit.

- Defense will score on an offensive miss, out of bounds hit, or serve into the net.

- Game will be played to 25 points or the 15 minute time cap (whichever comes first)

- Must win by 2 points

ROTATION - Teams will rotate each time they win the serve.

- Players shall rotate in a clockwise manner.

- There shall be 4-6 players on each side.

PLAYING THE GAME (VOLLEY) - Maximum of three hits per side.

- Player may not hit the ball twice in succession (a block is not considered a hit).

- Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on serve.


- A ball touching a boundary line is in bounds and worth a point.

- A legal hit is defined as: contact with the ball by a player’s body above and including the

waist which does not allow the ball to visibly come to a rest.

- If two or more players contact the ball simultaneously, it is considered on play and both

players involved may not participate in the next play.

- A player must not block or attack a serve.

- Switching positions will be allowed only between front line players (after the serve,

only).

BASIC VIOLATIONS - Stepping on or over the line on a serve.

- Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully.

- Hitting the ball illegally (carrying, palming, throwing, etc.).

- Touches of the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. If the ball is driven

into the net with such force that it causes the net to contact an opposing player, no foul

will be called and the ball shall continue to be in play.

- Reaching over the net, except under the following conditions:

o When executing a follow-through.

o When blocking a ball which is in the opponent’s court by is being returned (the

blocker must not make contact with the ball until after the opponent who is

attempting to return the ball makes contact) except to block the third party.

o Reaches under the net (if it interferes with the ball or opposing player).

- Failure to serve in the correct order.

- Blocks or spikes from a position which is clearly not behind the 10-foot line while in a

back row position.

- There should be 6-10 people ready to play for the team. There will be referees from the

recreational center refereeing the game.


Special Events: Dodgeball


4:00 PM on the Murray Street Volleyball Courts



Objective: To beat other teams and advance through the bracket.

Description: Team with the overall best record receives first place.

Requirements: - The Registration Form and Risk Release must be filled out and turned in by noon on

Friday, March 28th in the Greek Week Folder located in the OSA.

- Check in will take place from 3:30-4:00 at the Murray Street Courts.

- Those individuals participating in Kickball and Volleyball may not also participate in

Dodgeball.

Rules:

- Teams will be made up of 10 players, 5 have to guys and 5 have to be girls.

- Do not cross the centerline and must stay in boundaries at all times, unless going to

retrieve a ball on your own teams side. Crossing the centerline, or going out of bounds

while not retrieving a ball will constitute in an out.

- There will be six balls placed on the center line, when the referee blows the whistle

players will run to the center line to retrieve the balls.

- The first ball cannot be thrown until player has reached their end line.

- Player will be out only if hit below the shoulders.

- Players can re-enter the game if their teammate catches the ball.

Winning the game

- First team to get all their opponents out wins the game.

- There will be a time limit of 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes players are still in, the team

with the most players still in wins.

- In an event of the tie there will be sudden death. All players re-enter, but once a player is

out they cannot re-enter on a caught ball.


Chariot Races

Saturday, April 11, 2015

2-4 PM in front of Sherman Hall

(Total Points Available: 100 Competition, 100 Theme)

Co-Chairs: Ela Williams and Cassidy Pogue

(Supported by Gabe Leon and Courtney Powelson)

Description: The Chariot Race is a race where each team will build their own “chariot” and race

other teams for the best time. The races will be run in heats, but will be judged on time. There

will also be a competition for the Chariot itself (decorations, use of theme, aesthetics).

Rules/Requirements: - All Chariots must be built from scratch. No professional chariots.

- Cannot use glass, metal/steal (with exception of wheels), and a limited amount of wood.

- Chariots can have no more than 3 wheels.

- The Greek Week Committee will pre-approve all chariots before the race, and protective

gear with be provided and must be worn to participate.

- All team members riding or pulling the chariot must sign a waiver and wear protective

gear.

- 2 members of your team (1 boy and 1 girl) will pull the chariot, and 1 team member (boy

or girl) will ride inside the chariot.

- If the rider falls off the chariot, the chariot must stop racing and cannot continue until the

member riding in the chariot gets back on.

- Your chariot cannot be motorized. Only the use of human power.

- Chariots can only be pushed or pulled.

- Pullers must have direct contact with the chariot at all times.

- All wheels must stay on the ground.

- Chariots must have the teams themes and all organizations’ letters on the chariot.

- Points will be distributed according to fastest times, decoration, use of theme, and

creativity.


Greek Awards Banquet

Sunday, April 12, 2015

5:30-8:00 PM in the University Union Heritage Rooms

Co-Chairs: Alexis Hill & Kelsey Kowalski

Description: Greek Awards Banquet is the end to an amazing week. There will be dinner served

while a slide show reviewing the entire week is played. Greek Awards will be announced and

handed out along with the overall Greek Week 2015 winners being announced. A few other

Greek related awards will be given out as well.

Rules/Requirements: There is a maximum attendance of 12 people per PHC sorority, 7 people

per IFC fraternity, and 4 people per UGC fraternity/sorority. Your maximum count must include

your Greek God or Goddess. Your chapter advisor(s) will be counted as part of your total if you

plan on inviting them.

FORMAL/PIN ATTIRE IS REQUIRED.


Thank you for your

participation in

Greek Week 2015!

Thank you to the:

Greek Week 2015 Committee – for all your hard work!

Thank you to the

advisors for all of

your help and

support!

Please consult page 4 with any questions.

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