WELCOME TO OSPREYW RLD

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2 WELCOME TO OSPREYW RLD A LETTER FROM YOUR 2019 HOMECOMING COORDINATOR Hey Ospreys! My name is Nat Costello and I am the 2019 Homecoming Coordinator for Osprey Productions. Student Government has been working so hard the past few months to organize an unforgettable Homecoming for you all and we are so excited that its almost here. Homecoming is a time for current students and alumni to celebrate all of the amazing things about the University of North Florida. Homecoming 2019 will take place from February 18th to February 23rd. All members of our community are encouraged to participate; whether you are a student or a faculty member, a club or a Greek organization, there will be events for everyone to enjoy. This packet contains all the information you need to know regarding UNF Homecoming There will be detailed descriptions of each event, general rules, how points will be allocated, and all documents that are needed for teams to participate. These documents will be due throughout the upcoming weeks, so please pay careful attention to the important deadlines page. There will be a mandatory meeting held for all teams participating (only one representative per team is required to attend). If you have any questions whatsoever, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. All of my amazing coworkers have worked so hard to make sure UNF Nest Fest 2019 is an experience you will never forget. It s to be a rollercoaster ride, so buckle up and let me be the first to say WELCOME TO OSPREYW RLD Sincerely, Nat Costello OPEvents1@unf.edu 2

3 Table of contents Required items to be submitted are in red EVENTS THAT HAVE POINT OPPorTUNITIES ARE IN BLUE Introduction... 4 Theme Overview 4 Homecoming Representatives..4 Event Participation Form 5 Important Deadlines 6 Calendar Of events. 7 Event Descriptions 8 Comedy Show.. 8 Inflatables on the Green 8 Mr. & Mrs. UNF.9 Rules and Qualifications...9 Rehearsal Details Application.10 Tech Information Sheet. 11 Soarin Selfies at Lend-a-Wing.12 Banner Contest Judging Lip Sync Rule Compliance 13 General Rules/Judging 13 Rehearsal Details..14 Props..14 Performance...15 Lip Sync Roster..16 Lip Sync Tech Sheet...17 Market Wednesdays: Fan Food/ Pep Rally...18 River City Rumble Watch Party at Buffalo Wild Wings..18 Night of Fun.18 Swoop the Loop...19 Golf Cart Parade..20 Party in the Plaza.20 Homecoming Finale at Men s Basketball game.. 20 Point system General Homecoming Rules

4 INTRODUCTION Theme Overview For this year s theme, OP was inspired by the futuristic, amusement park themes Travis Scott s recent album, ASTROWORLD, one of the most recognized albums of our generation. The themes in this album inspired us because just like any amusement park, UNF has so much to see. Plus, life in college is like a rollercoaster; there will be a lot of ups and downs, twists and turns, and when it s over you ll feel amazing, but wish you could do it all again. Everyone here is on their own path to shape the future, and our wonderfully diverse student body is something that makes UNF so special. Sometimes these differences, however, can make our student body feel divided, and Homecoming is a time for everyone to be united. This year s Homecoming is to remind you that no matter who you are, or what path you re on, every single one of us are living in the same world: OSPREYW RLD Homecoming Representatives By now, all teams should have registered to participate and assigned Homecoming Representatives (if you registered as an individual, you will be your own rep.) These people will be my primary contacts for all information, so PLEASE make sure that Homecoming Representatives are looking at their . Certain things throughout the week will be turned in to that person(s) and then submitted to the Homecoming Coordinator for points. They will also be required to attend a Homecoming informational meeting in January. If you/ your team was unable to register by the deadline, please the Homecoming Coordinator (opevents1@unf.edu) Event Participation Form The Event Participation form below will indicate which events your organization is planning on participating in. It is not required to participate in every event and no points will be deducted if a team does not sign up for a certain event. If you sign up to participate in an event and do not show up, consequences will be applied. For more information about the specific consequences for non-attendance, see the No Show Rule in the General Rules section of this packet. If you are unclear about anything, don t worry, we understand it is a lot of information. There will be an informational meeting held with all Homecoming Representatives where we will clear up any confusion J. If your question/concern cannot wait, feel free to Osprey Production s Homecoming Coordinator (opevents1@unf.edu) 4

5 2019 HOMECOMING EVENT PARTICIPATION FORM This form is to be filled out and turned in at the Homecoming Informational Meeting (Date is TBD and will be decided after registration closes) Please check off whether your team will be participating in each event: Mr. & Ms. UNF Pageant Banner Contest Lip Sync Swoopin Selfies at Lend-a-Wing Swoop the Loop Golf Cart Parade Yes, I/ a team member will participate No, I/ a team member will not participate Yes, we will provide a banner No, we will not provide a banner Yes, we will participate No, we will not participate Yes, we will participate No, we will not participate Yes, we will participate No, we will not participate Yes, we will participate No, we will not provide a banner Agreement Statement By signing below, I agree that my Homecoming 2019 team will be participating in the events checked Yes, we will participate above. I understand that if team members do not participate in one of the events checked Yes, we will participate, point deductions will be applied unless substantial, unforeseeable circumstances prevail. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read through the rules and guidelines listed in the Homecoming 2019 packet and agree, on behalf of my team, to adhere to them. Name (Printed) Team Name Signature Date 5

6 *IMPORTANT DEADLINES* JANUARY Date & Time What s Due? Location Monday, January 28 th Opens at 10:00 a.m. Lip Sync Rehearsal Time Slot Sign Up begins Osprey Productions Office 3 rd floor, Student Union East Room 3102 FEBRUARY Date & Time What s Due? Location Friday, February 1 st 3:00 p.m. Mr. & Ms. UNF Application and Tech Info. Sheet Osprey Productions Office 3 rd floor, Student Union East Room 3102 Friday, February 1 st 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 1 st 11:59 p.m. Friday, February 1 st 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 th 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19 th 11:59 p.m. Lip Sync Tech Sheet Lip Sync Roster& Music (MP3 file) Swoop the Loop Volunteer/ Runner Sign- Up Homecoming Banner Swoopin Selfies from Lend- A-Wing Osprey Productions Office 3 rd floor, Student Union East Room to Homecoming Coordinator:opevents1@unf.edu Online (link provided below in event description) Student Union Administration Office (58E-1302) Homecoming Representatives will submit this via Facebook group or 6

7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Times and locations for all events can be found in their descriptions below! February 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Comedy Show Inflatables for Fun Lip Sync Rehearsal Mr. &Ms. UNF Rehearsal & Pageant Swoopin Selfies at Lend-A- Wing Lip Sync Competition Homecoming Market Day River City Rumble Watch BWW Night of Fun Swoop the Loop Golf Cart Parade Homecoming Village Party in the Plaza Homecoming Game/ Finale 7

8 Homecoming Week 2019 Event descriptions Friday, February 15 th Annual Homecoming Comedy Show Location: UNF Arena Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Show begins at 8:00 p.m. What better way to kick off Homecoming 2019 then with some laughs. The Homecoming Comedy Show is the staple event of the week each year, so come on down! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Admission for students is FREE with an Osprey1Card and non-student tickets can be purchased online in advance or the day of for $30.00 through the UNF Box Office. Alumni will receive a discount code for tickets. Please join us, Ospreys, and enjoy comedy acts that will have you laughing your tailfeathers off. Monday, February 18 th Lip Sync Rehearsal Location: Lazzara Theater Time: 11:00 a.m. See details below under the Lip Sync section of the packet. Inflatables on the Green Location: UNF Green Time: 1:30-4:00 p.m. This week in February may be Homecoming, but it is also dangerously close to mid-term season. Therefore we would like to invite you to come out to the Green and bounce your stress away! Here is a sneak peek at some of the inflatables that will be there: 8

9 Mr. & Ms. UNF Location: Robinson Theater Time: Doors open: 6:30 p.m. Pageant starts: 7:00 p.m. Come out to support your fellow students as they compete for the title of Mr. & Ms. UNF. The contestants will compete in the following categories: Formal wear, Q&A, Talent, and UNF Spirit. The top three men and women will be announced directly following the event. Mr. & Ms. UNF will be crowned on Saturday, February 23 th during the Homecoming basketball game. Students are allowed to participate in this event if they are not a member of a team/group. Rules and Qualifications 1. Participant must be a current UNF Student enrolled in at least one class. The student must fill out the Mr. and Ms. UNF application and turn it in on time. Applications & Performance Information Sheets are due by Friday, February 1, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. to Room 3102 on the 3 rd Floor of the Student Union (Building 58 East). 2. On February 18 th you must be at the Robinson Theater at 3:15 p.m. It is imperative you are there on time, as the run through will only last for an hour. We will take a break so you can eat dinner and finish getting ready. You will need to be back and ready at 6:15 p.m. 3. Be respectful of your fellow competitors. 4. If a contestant shows up to the event intoxicated, the individual will be disqualified and 100 points will be deducted from their team or individual total. If a contestant has a fan section that is obviously drunk OR disruptive to the pageant, one warning will be given after which, points will be deducted from that team s overall score at the discretion of the Homecoming Rules Committee. 5. Each contestant has 5 minutes to perform their talent. Talents must be approved prior to the pageant; as a part of the Performance Information sheet, contestants must submit a detailed description of their talent. After reviewing talent descriptions, the Homecoming Coordinator will contestants and notify them if they have not been approved. If a contestant is not approved and does not submit an alternative talent at least one week before the event, they will forfeit that part of the pageant. Pyrotechnics are not allowed to be used at this event. You must provide all of your own props and necessary equipment for this event. 6. Any music that is needed for a talent is due one week prior to the pageant, no exceptions. If music is turned in late it will not be used. Music must be sent directly to the Osprey Productions Homecoming Coordinator (opevents1@unf.edu.) 7. There will be no exceptions to the rules listed above, if you have any issues, questions, or concerns, feel free to the Osprey Productions Homecoming Coordinator at opevents1@unf.edu. *Participants are expected to abide by all rules and regulations set by the Fine Arts Center as well as the rules stated above. These rules can be found on the Student Participants tab on the UNF Homecoming Website: * 9

10 Mr. & Ms. Rehearsal Details Location: Robinson Theater Time: 3:15 p.m. All contestants must attend this rehearsal. After rehearsal, contestants will have a break to go to dinner, and must return by 6:15 p.m. More details regarding rehearsals will be sent out to contestants. Mr. and Ms. UNF Application Complete, time stamp, and return the attached application no later than Friday, February 1, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. to Room 3102 on the 3 rd Floor of the Student Union (Building 58 East). The pageant takes place on February 18 th at 7:00 p.m. You will need to be at the theater at 4:00 p.m. for directions/run through of the night. Contestant s Name (Please Print): N Number: Phone Number: Address: Class Standing (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate): Campus Involvement: Please attach the Tech Information sheet to this application & a typed essay explaining why you feel you are the best candidate for Mr. or Ms. UNF (250 words or less) By signing below I understand that I am applying to be Mr. or Ms. UNF. I will abide by all rules stated in the Mr. and Ms. UNF Rules and Qualifications section and the Fine Arts Center rules and regulations. Signature Date 10

11 Mr. & Ms. UNF Tech Information Sheet Fill out the following document and submit with your application. If you have music you need to have played, please a MP3 file to the Homecoming Coordinator (opevents1@unf.edu) at least one week prior to the event. Contestants are permitted to have one person backstage to assist them. No guests are permitted on stage during performance. Name of Stagehand: Length of Talent Performance (no more than 5 minutes): Detailed description of your talent: Lights or Sound first (Circle one) Costume Color: Lighting Wants/ Colors Wanted (this should include gobos, mirror ball, down specials, or any other specifics to lighting): Sound Needs (this should include DI boxes, microphones for drums, key boards being used and microphones for people- specify which kind handheld or lapel, monitor mixes: 11

12 Tuesday, February 19 th Soarin Selfies at Lend-A-Wing Location: Lend-A-Wing Pantry (Hicks Hall) Time: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. UNF s Lend-A-Wing pantry is an amazing resource for students that has been designed to combat food insecurity on our campus. This event is to encourage you all to go and check it out, especially if you have never been. On this day there will be a stuffed Ozzie chillin somewhere in the Pantry, so your job is to go take a selfie with him! And while you re there, why not grab a snack? Lend-A-Wing is located in Hicks Hall (Building 53, where One- Stop is) in room Ozzie looks like this: Rules: 1. Do not move/ touch Ozzie in the Pantry. 2. The selfie must be clearly taken in the pantry, not anywhere else on campus. 3. Be respectful towards Lend-A-Wing s space and its employees. Employees have been instructed to take note of anyone who is not acting appropriately in the pantry and consequences may be applied to these individual s team. 4. Each team member in the selfie will receive points for their team. (ex: if you submit one selfie with 2 team members in the photo, that would count for 10 points). 5. Important: If there are other students in the pantry while you are there, be sure to not include them in the background of your selfie. Please respect other student s privacy. Any selfies with another person in the background will not be counted for points. How to Get Points: The amount of points available for this event Step 1- Take a selfie with Ozzie in the pantry Step 2- Send your selfie to your team s Homecoming Representative Step 3- Homecoming Representatives will submit all selfies in one post on the Homecoming Representative Facebook group by 11:59 p.m. that night. 12

13 Banner Contest Location: Student Union Plaza Time: Must be turned in by 2:00 p.m. on Feb. 12 th Teams will paint a banner on a flat twin size sheet (66" x 96") that will be hung on the outside of the Student Union. Your banner must include Homecoming 2019 or Nest Fest and your team name. Anything in addition to the bare minimum requirement will not count against your score. Each banner will be judged on creativity and overall appearance. Banners must be brought to the Student Union Reservation Desk in the Student Union (SU) Administration Office (58E-1302) by 2:00 p.m. on February 12, The top three banners will get points. Winners will be announced that night via Osprey Production s Instagram account. Lip Sync Competition Location: Lazzara Performance Hall Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Event begins at 7:00 p.m. It is time to Lip Sync for your life! This annual event is always so much fun for students and we cannot wait to see the performances this year! Please read all the rules and details about rehearsal below. Only students are allowed to attend this event. Admission is free with your Osprey1Card. Spectators will not be allowed to bring in bags. Rule Compliance: Please Note: Any performers/groups that do not comply with the rules listed in this packet or guidelines given by those running the Lip Sync event may receive penalties depending on the severity of the rule broken. Please read the rules in their entirety, as it is expected that all groups participating in Homecoming Lip Sync are aware of the rules outlined in this packet. Possible penalties include: a. Points deducted from your score. b. Not being allowed to perform at Lip Sync (if violation occurs prior to performance). c. Being disqualified from Lip Sync (if violation occurs during or after performance)/escorted from Homecoming Lip Sync by UPD officers or other security personnel. d. Loss of Lip Sync Trophy and title (if found in violation after trophy has been awarded) General Rules and Judging : a. You are to create your own theme within your team s performance. You will creatively title your show as you please, based on your theme or story. This title will be announced along with your team name before your performance. b. You MUST, however, somehow incorporate the idea Ospreyworld into your performance in some way, shape or form. There will be NO requirement on how much of the theme is represented, as long as it appears at least once. c. The performances will be judged on the following: time specifications, professionalism, originality, synchronization, creativity, appearance, costumes/props, and lip syncing. d. Please submit a MP3 file of your music in an along with an Excel document of your Lip Sync Team Roster by February 1, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. to the Osprey Production s Homecoming Coordinator (opevents1@unf.edu) e. If any music is turned in late or altered, it cannot be used. 13

14 Lip Sync Rehearsal Rehearsals will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 18 th in the Lazzara Theater. Teams can sign up for time slots at the Student Union room 3102, which will be available January 28 th through February 4 th. Sign-ups for rehearsal will be at the Student Union room 3102 and will be first come, first serve. If there are gaps in time slots, teams will be pushed up. Rehearsal Details: a. At rehearsal each team will have five minutes to set up. During the first five minutes the Homecoming representative will discuss lip sync logistics with the Osprey Productions Homecoming Coordinator. b. Each team will have 25 minutes to rehearse. c. You must bring your props to rehearsal, they are to be left behind the Lazzara Performance Hall outside for the remainder of the day. d. If you cannot attend rehearsal your organization forfeits its slot to perform in the Lip Sync Competition (not all members need to be in attendance but at least one representative is necessary). Props: a. Microphones will NOT be available for use or as props. b. No props can used in the audience, this includes but is not limited to: Running up the aisles, bouncing items to the crowd, throwing items at the crowd, and using props in the aisles even if stationary. c. Team behavior will be supervised at all times. Should any members of your team act disorderly, you will be docked Homecoming points. This includes: belligerent behavior, inappropriate/ disrespectful behavior towards any staff working the event, bringing in prohibited items, or any disorderly conduct. If you are asked to leave by any staff member you will be escorted out of the theater by a UPD officer. d. You will not be able to finish assembling props once they are on site. All props once on site cannot be altered in any way. e. When you arrive at the Fine Arts Center for rehearsal/performance you may park in the Fine Arts loading dock for up to 15 minutes to unload your props. You must immediately move your vehicle out of the loading dock and park in the Fine Arts Center Garage. Any vehicle parked longer than 15 minutes in the loading dock or block other vehicles will be ticketed $30 by parking services and may be towed. f. Props should be no larger than 8 ft tall by 8 ft wide. If you have a prop that is larger than 8ft x 8ft, it will be required to stay outdoors in the loading dock until the performance, where it will be subject to weather and a farther distance from the stage. g. Props should not be constructed out of hazardous materials or in a manner that is unsafe. The Fine Arts Center staff reserves the right to not allow your props to be used 14

15 on stage if they are deemed to be hazardous or unsafe in anyway. If you have questions about this, please contact Fine Arts Center Technical Director, Colleen Sharp, in advance at h. Please do not remove chairs, desks, or other University property from any rooms on campus to be used as props. i. Your team may be fined for any damages done to the Lazzara Theater both inside and outside of the theater. j. Absolutely no alcohol, drugs, drug paraphilia or tobacco of any kind are permitted at this event. If any of the above items are found in your teams seating area you will be docked points and U.P.D. will be notified. k. You must take your props with you after the performance DO NOT leave your props backstage, in the loading dock, in parking lots/garages, on the Green, or anywhere else in/around the Fine Arts Center. If props are to be thrown away, DO NOT put them in the regular trash/recycling dumpsters behind the Fine Arts Center. Take them with you. Any props left backstage or disposed of improperly will result in point deductions. Performance: a. The Orchestra Pit will be lowered for this event and two rows of additional seats will be placed in this area to accommodate as many students as possible for this event. This means the stage area is approximately 45 feet wide and 30 feet deep. Please be aware of your surroundings when on stage so that you do not fall off the stage and injure yourself or others. b. Do not bring valuables/personal belongings backstage or on stage with you this includes purses, wallets, cell phones, ipods, laptops, etc. The Fine Arts Center and Student Government will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. c. Alcohol is NOT allowed on site. This includes alcohol that is in water bottles, thermoses, etc. UPD officers will be present at Lip Sync and you can be disqualified/escorted from the event if you are consuming alcohol on site. d. If alcohol is found in your team s assigned seating area after Lip Sync, the offending teams Homecoming contact will be asked to meet with the Director of Osprey Productions, the Homecoming Committee and UPD to discuss the penalty. e. The Fine Arts Center event staff are employees of the University and the safety of all students and UNF property is their priority. If you are instructed to do something by a Fine Arts Center staff member or Osprey Productions Staff Member, failure to comply may result in disqualification and being escorted from the event by UPD. f. Each group will have up to 8 minutes to perform. Each group will have 3 minutes before their performance to get ready and 3 minutes after to clean up. You may not use the three minutes allocated for load in and load out as performance time. You only have 8 minutes to perform. 15

16 g. Each Lip Sync team is allowed up to three University affiliates (faculty, staff, etc.) to participate in their performance. h. If you have any special requests for lighting or sound, please include these on your Lip Sync Tech Sheet, which is included in the packet. Each team is only allowed 10 looks for Lighting. You must submit your completed Lip Sync Performance Info Sheet to the Student Union room 3102 on February 1, The Fine Arts Center event staff will try to provide as many of your requests as possible. If something you have requested is not possible, you will be notified at rehearsal by the Fine Arts Center staff. Please understand that there is only so much that can be done by the Fine Arts Center and within production cost of the event. A list of different types of lighting the Fine Arts Center can provide is available online at i. Requests not included on your Lip Sync Performance Info Sheet on the rehearsal day cannot be added on the performance day. j. If anything is damaged at any time in the Fine Arts Center, then the responsible team(s) or organization(s) will be fined and will be subject for disqualification. k. Please note: teams for Lip Sync may not exceed 85 people. Only 85 people can be on the Lazzara Theater stage at one time. *Participants are expected to abide by all rules and regulations set by the Fine Arts Center as well as the rules stated above. These rules can be found on the Student Participants tab on the UNF Homecoming Website: * Lip Sync Roster: Homecoming Coordinator: opevents1@unf.edu your Lip Sync Roster as an Excel Document (Names and N# s) by Friday, February 1, 2019 at 11:59p.m. 16

17 Lip Sync Tech Sheet: Please Submit this form to Osprey Productions office (Student Union East, Room 3102) by Friday, February 1 st, 2019 by 3:00 p.m. TEAM NAME: THEME: TITLE OF PERFORMANCE: # of people performing: LENGTH must be 8 minutes or less: (Minutes: Seconds) Name of the contact/liaison for the group: Contact information: (Phone) ( ) Costume Color(s): Lights or Sound first? (Please circle one.) For Lighting/Color Requests (This should include gobos, mirror ball, down specials, black/blue out or any other requests specific to lighting effects. Teams also will have a max of 10 lighting changes) Please call for more information. List of Props Used: Important: a. The following items/equipment ARE NOT allowed to be used for any Lip-Sync performance: strobe lights, black lights, projector (this include projected images of any kind - even if you bring your own projector), laser/smoke machine b. The Fine Arts Center event staff will try to provide as many of your requests as possible. If something you have requested is not possible, you will be notified at rehearsal by the Fine Arts Center staff. c. Requests not included on your Lip Sync Tech Sheet when submitted cannot be added on the performance day or rehearsal. d. Dancers will have designated seating areas in the Lazzara Theater. The location will be based on the size of the team. The seating arrangements will be determined after February 1,

18 Wednesday, February 20 th, 2019 Free Food & Pep Rally Location: Market Wednesday in Student Union Plaza Time: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free fan food (hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.) will be given out at the Osprey Productions table at Market Wednesday to celebrate our UNF Men s Basketball team s match-up against JU that night. River City Rumble Watch Party at Buffalo Wild Wings Location: Buffalo Wild Wings at St. John s Town Center Time: 6:30 p.m. Students and Alumni are invited to come out to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the Ospreys take down our rivals, the JU Dolphins. Thursday, February 21 st, 2019 Night of Fun Location: UNF s Coxwell Amphitheater Time: 6:00-10:00 p.m. Night of Fun is UNF s annual Homecoming Carnival. There will be rides, games, food trucks, and so much more! Admission is free for all UNF students with their Osprey1Card. Students are permitted to bring one guest with them for free as well. This event is called Night of Fun for a reason, so grab some friends and come enjoy! Friday, February 22 nd, 2019 Men s Baseball Game vs. Fordham University Location: Harmon Stadium Time: 6:05 p.m. Students are encouraged to come root, root, root for the Ospreys in their match up against the Fordham Rams. It is going to be a great night out at the ball game, so come on out! 18

19 Saturday, February 23 rd, 2019 Swoop the Loop 5k and Fun Run Location: Coxwell Amphitheater at the Student Union Time: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Race begins at 9:00 a.m. On your mark get set SWOOP! Current students, alumni, and the Osprey community have the opportunity to support student scholarships with a 5k through our beautiful campus. The theme of this year s Swoop the Loop is Ospreys Fly, costumes are welcome. There is also a 1-mile Fun Run for any Ospreys who want to participate, but not take on the whole course. Students will get points running in the race or a volunteering. For more information regarding Swoop the Loop, please reach out to Kelly Rhoden, Alumni Services Coordinator: k.rhoden@unf.edu Whether you are running or volunteering, please fill out the online form below and submit it by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1 st. Swoop the Loop Sign Up Link (Runners and Volunteers): If you are running, please register before the race with the link below (you will also be able to register at the amphitheater prior to the race): UNF Women s Basketball vs. Liberty Location: UNF Arena Time: 1:00 p.m. Let s hear it for the ladies! Come show your support at the women s basketball game during the day before the big Homecoming finale at night. 19

20 First Annual Homecoming Golf Cart Parade Location: Students will meet to decorate carts in Lot 18 Time: Decorating 1:00-3:00 p.m. Parade 3:00-3:30 p.m. We are so excited to roll out the first annual Homecoming Golf Cart Parade! This event is one you do not want to miss! All participating Homecoming teams will decorate their golf cart and parade them through campus. The parade will end right at Party in the Plaza. Your cart will be judged on its décor and creativity. This event will become a new tradition at UNF so come out and Fly Hard! *Homecoming teams will receive points based on the judges decisions of the best designed carts AND for coming out and watching the parade.* Rules/General Guidelines: Teams may begin decorating any time after 1:00 p.m. A member of Student Government will be driving your golf cart. Up to three passengers will be allowed to ride on your cart through the parade (depending on size of golf cart). Golf Carts will be randomly assigned to each team. Not all golf carts at UNF are the same. Dimensions and other details about your team s cart will be sent to Homecoming Representatives in advance so teams can plan accordingly. Along with passengers on the cart, you will need to designate team members to walk in front of your cart to lead it through the parade. There will be sections along the route for spectators to stand. Spectators must act in an appropriate manner as well and be respectful to all team golf carts (no booing, negative chants, etc.) You may not throw anything off the cart. This includes candy, small prizes, etc. Student Government will provide some decoration materials (tape, streamers, garland, etc.) along with small noisemakers. Students are encouraged to bring their own decorations as well that represents their team/ theme (flags, signs, etc.). Any personal décor brought by students must be taken with them afterwards. Passengers on the cart must remain seated and act appropriately during the parade route (i.e. no screaming profanity). The cart s decoration may not contain any profane language or symbols of alcohol/drug usage. Your cart s decorations should symbolize your team, the Homecoming 2019 theme, and UNF spirit. Any decorations/modifications done to your team s golf cart must be easily removable. You will be held responsible for any damage done to golf carts and point penalties may occur. Homecoming Village: Party in the Plaza Location: UNF Arena Plaza Time: 2:30-5:00 p.m. All Ospreys are invited to attend this event before the basketball game. Get in the Swoop Spirit with games, activities, and food. This event is free for all students! Homecoming Finale at the Men s Basketball Game vs. Liberty Location: UNF Arena Time: 5:00 p.m. The moment you all have been waiting for the Homecoming Game! Come out and join Alumni and the Jacksonville community cheer on the Ospreys in their game against Liberty. During half-time, the new Mr. & Mrs. UNF will be announced as well as the Homecoming week winner. This year is going to be a little different than the last few, because there will be a very special prize for the winning team. In order to win, there must be AT LEAST one person from the winning team present at half-time. Everyone is highly encouraged to come out and cheer! 20

21 Homecoming 2019 Point system *READ CLOSELY* This year, the Homecoming Coordinator has altered the point system to make it fairer for all teams, no matter the size. Please review the new point system closely. Attendance Points: These points will be based on attendance/spectating the following events. EVENT Inflatables on the Green 75% of Team in attendance 50% of Team in attendance 25% of Team in attendance 10% of Team in attendance 5% of Team in attendance 100 Points 75 Points 50 Points 25 Points 10 Points Mr. & Ms. UNF Pageant 100 Points 75 Points 50 Points 25 Points 10 Points Night of Fun 100 Points 75 Points 50 Points 25 Points 10 Points Points for Winning Events : Event 1 st Place 2 nd Place 3 rd Place Banner Contest 75 Points 50 Points 25 Points Lip Sync 100 Points 50 Points 25 Points Golf Cart Decoration 100 Points 50 Points 25 Points Other Point Opportunities: Event Swoopin Selfies at Lend-A-Wing Golf Cart Parade Spectators Swoop the Loop Points Given 5 points/team member in selfie Selfies must be submitted to Homecoming Coordinator by deadline (see event description) 5 points/ Team member Must check-in with the designated member of OP staff. 5 points/volunteer & 10 points/ runner Must fill out online sign-up sheet. 21

22 General Homecoming Rules 1. No Show Rule If a team signs up to participate in an event and does not attend/appear at the event or come to the event without required materials stated in this packet, they will be docked Homecoming Points for each offense. A ten (10) minute grace period will be allowed at the discretion of the Homecoming Rules Committee. For example, if Team A signs up for Lip Sync and does not attend, they will be docked 50 points. On the second offense, Team A will be docked an additional 100 points. On the third offense, the team will be disqualified from Homecoming 2019 and may be placed on probation for Homecoming No Show Rule 1st 2nd Offense Offense 3rd Offense -50 points -100 points Disqualification and potential probation 1. Sportsmanship Rule Each team participating in the Homecoming 2019 competition is expected to respect the other teams, the competition, and anyone helping run Homecoming 2019 (Homecoming committee, Volunteers, Alumni). Unsportsmanlike conduct in any shape or form will not be permitted. Like the No Show Rule, on the first offense the team will be docked 50 points, the second offense an additional 100 points, and the third offense will result in disqualification in 2019 and possible probation for Homecoming This rule will be highly enforced this year and is not to be taken lightly. This sportsmanship code of conduct, borrowed from the ASUN Conference and University of North Florida Athletics, will be as follows: a. Respect the rights and dignity of all persons, this includes opposing team representatives, game officials... spectators of both teams, your own teammates... b. Strive to ensure the personal safety and well-being of all persons. Make prudent and thoughtful decisions where health and safety matters are at issue... c. Refrain from conduct that adversely affects others. Follow the Golden Rule: do unto others as you would wish to be treated. d. Act responsibly at all times. Consider the potential consequences of your actions before you act. 2. Student Conduct If your organization is documented by the University Police Department, your team may be immediately disqualified and WILL be referred to student conduct. All students MUST follow all University policies and procedures. 22

23 3. Controlled Substances Policy Alcohol, drugs, being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or drug/alcohol paraphernalia is not permitted at any Homecoming competition events managed by Osprey Productions. If found with any of the aforementioned substances or items or under the influence, the individual student and/or organization could be referred to University Conduct and might be disqualified from the competition. If any substances or items are found in your team s assigned seating area after Lip Sync or Mr. and Ms. UNF, Homecoming contacts will be asked to meet with the Director of Osprey Productions, Homecoming Rules Committee, Conduct and UPD to discuss penalty. 4. Identification Osprey 1card identification is needed at all Homecoming events that have attendance points. Nobody may bring another person s ID (Osprey 1Card) to the Homecoming table to sign them in. If a person from your organization uses a fraudulent ID or an ID that is not their own, the entire organization may lose attendance points for that event, may lose points for the entire week, or may be disqualified from Homecoming per decision from the Homecoming Rules Committee. 5. UNF Spirit Wearing UNF apparel is encouraged for every Homecoming event; show your UNF school spirit during Homecoming Week! There might be chances to earn bonus points during certain events if members of your team is seen in UNF apparel. Events include Night of Fun, spectating the Golf Cart Parade, Mr. and Ms. UNF, and Swoop the Loop. 6. UNF Team Numbers A team must consist of four or more people to be competitive. 7. Point Deductions Should any problems involving conduct, late applications, or other issues that are not specified in this packet arise, the Osprey Productions Coordinator reserves the right to hold a meeting with the Homecoming Rules Committee to decide on point deductions or possible removal of teams or individuals from Homecoming. 8. Tiebreaker Should a tie occur among two or more UNF Homecoming teams, the winner will be decided by which team had a higher number of Bonus Points. 9. University Rules and Regulations All University Rules and Regulations are in effect for all events. Violations of a University Rule or Regulation in any of the events will result in the same penalty as violations of other rules. 23