2016 Homecoming. *2 nd HC Queen/King Voting

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1 Homecoming Monday, October 17 Kick Off Event Front Lawn 5-9pm We kick off our Homecoming week with a carnival type event with blow-ups, games, fun activities, hot dogs and so much more. *Sheet Sign Competition Tuesday, October 18 Wild Adventures Wild Adventures Theme Park 5-10pm On this night only current VSU students get to have the entire park to themselves to enjoy a fun filled evening of rides, music and food. (Must have valid VSU STUDENT ID to enter) *Sidewalk Chalk Competition *1st HC Queen/King Voting Wednesday, October 19 *Knockerball Competition Front Lawn 7pm With teams of three or four players each, Knockerballs the experience is catapulted into rip roaring laughter, exhilarating knocks and rolls that will keep you coming back for more. Organizing a KnockerSoccer game is truly a blast but we will warn you, organized games generally break down into literal knock down chaos with the only resulting pain being from laughing so hard and having way too much fun. Thursday, October 20 Pep Rally PE Complex 7pm Blazers, Cheerleaders, Red Hots, Blazin Brigade, Blaze, Black Lights and all of us coming together to celebrate the Blazer Nation. The evening is topped off with the annual Lip-Sync competition. *Lip Sync Competition *2 nd HC Queen/King Voting Friday, October 21 Rubix Kube - 80's Cover Band Front Lawn 8pm This exciting band will having you dancing on the front lawn playing all of your 80's favorites. From Michael Jackson's Beat It to Journey's Don't Stop Believin' and Madonna's Holiday to The B52's Love Shack and many, many more. Bring your blankets, coolers, and truckload of friends for a night of awesome fun. Saturday, October 22 Parade Around Campus 11am Join us to see the Blazin Brigade, parade floats, community and campus supporters, alumni and much more. Bring your friends and family to help us celebrate before the big Blazer win. *Parade Float Competition Monday, October 17 - Friday, October 21 Journey for the Cube Campus Could be any Time Follow Student Life on social media to see clues to the hidden Rubik s Cube each day. Winners will receive a prize each day, and be entered into a drawing for the Grand Prize at the end of the week during the Rubix Kube Concert. Follow us on

2 Homecoming 2016 Homecoming is a unique event that celebrates the spirit of Valdosta State University. We want to make this the greatest celebration in history. To ensure our success, the following things need to be done by each participating student organization and/or residence hall. 1. Please read all of the information. Changes have been made since last year, so be sure to pay close attention. You will need to log on Campus Connect to register for the events. 2. Organizations should use The Blazin' 80's as the theme for the sheet sign, sidewalk chalk, lip-sync and the parade float competition. 3. Discuss all the enclosed information with your organization or hall. 4. Select all the necessary candidates and/or participants from within your group. 5. Complete all the related forms for the activities in which your organization or hall will participate. 6. Organizations or Residence Halls may pair with other organizations or halls to compete in the judged events. Pairing must be done, and forms turned in by 3:00 pm, Friday, October 14. ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PAIR UP FOR HOMECOMING KING/QUEEN NOMINATIONS. EACH ORGANIZATION OR HALL MUST SUBMIT ITS OWN CHOICE FOR A HOMECOMING KING/QUEEN CANDIDATE. Forms must be submitted on Campus Connect no later than Friday, October 3:00pm. Late packets will not be accepted. No exceptions! Have fun and Good Luck! Robin Vickery Robin Vickery Director of Student Life

3 Homecoming King & Queen The 2016 Homecoming King/Queen and Court will be chosen by a campus-wide election. Voting will take place on the Web (see details below). The first election will take place on Tuesday, October 18th. The names of the top five candidates will be posted on Wednesday, October 19th, in the Student Life Office, located on the 3rd floor of the Student Union, at 10:00am. The top five candidates for both categories will be our 2016 Homecoming Court. The King/Queen will then be selected from the ten finalists during the second election. The second election will be held on Thursday, October 20th. The 2016 Homecoming King/Queen will be announced during the halftime show at the Homecoming Game on Saturday, October 22nd. All contestants must be sponsored by a VSU registered student organization (in good standing) or one representative may be chosen from each residence hall (not each floor). Each organization/hall is allowed only one (1) entry for King and one (1) entry for Queen. All candidates may begin campaigning on Friday, October 14th. Everyone is required to follow the attached campaigning rules and regulations or immediately be disqualified. OBLIGATIONS OF THE HOMECOMING REPRESENTATIVES All candidates need to stop by Paul Leavy s studio located on the 2 nd floor of the Continuing Education Building between the hours of 3pm and 5pm on Thursday, October 13 th or from 10am to 12 noon on Friday, October 14 th to have their photos made. Only those pictures taken by the official University photographer will be used for the web site. All candidates are encouraged to participate in the 2016 Homecoming Parade. The parade will be on Saturday, October 11:00am. Candidates are responsible for securing their own transportation for the parade. OBLIGATIONS OF THE 2016 HOMECOMING COURT All members of the Homecoming Court are encouraged to attend the PEP RALLY on Thursday, October 7:00pm in the PE Complex. The Homecoming Court will be introduced during the Pep Rally festivities. All members must attend the Homecoming Game on Saturday, October 22nd. Be there by 3:30pm. Special seating on the home side (east) 30-yard line will be provided for you and your family members. However, all non-student guests will be responsible for the purchase of their own game tickets. The dress code will be semi-formal. ELIGIBILITY All candidates must be full-time VSU students attending the Fall semester of 2016 (undergraduate 12 or more hours/ graduate 9 or more hours) All candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

4 ********VOTING PROCEDURES******** ALL VOTING WILL BE DONE ON-LINE 1.) Go to the VSU main web page. The Web address is: 2.) Click on the Homecoming King/Queen icon for on-line voting. 3.) This should bring you to CampusConnect. You will use your Blazeview user name and password to access the voting ballot. 4.) The voting link should appear at the top of the screen. Follow all instructions. 5.) Complete your ballot. 6.) On Tuesday, October 18th you will vote for five (5) candidates for King & five (5) candidates for Queen. The top five vote winners in each category will be your 2016 Homecoming Court. 7.) On Thursday, October 20th you will follow the same instructions, but will vote for only one (1) candidate in each category. The top vote winner will be your 2016 Homecoming King/Queen. Campaigning Rules & Regulations All campaigning and/or campaigning materials must be purchased by the individual. Ads in the student newspaper (The Spectator) and other campus media may not be purchased with monies from student fees that are allocated to specific organizations and/or departments. Campaign posters shall be hung only on bulletin boards and other approved sites. No campaign posters or signs may be placed on the doors, walls, windows, glass, or organic surfaces in any campus buildings. Please consult the person or persons responsible for the location of the desired posting for other rules or restrictions for that location. No cellophane-type tape or other materials that may cause permanent damage may be used to hang or secure campaign materials. Tags may be worn by the candidate ( Hello, I m Jane Doe ) as a source of identification only. All sheet signs must be approved by the Office of Student Life and all posting policies must be adhered to. Every candidate has 24 hours after the last election day to remove any and all campaign materials. *If you have any questions concerning these rules or any other campaign questions, please call the Student Life Office at Please address all questions before you and/or your sponsoring group begins campaigning to ensure that all rules are followed and no unnecessary disqualification occurs. If any of these rules are broken, the candidate will be disqualified immediately.

5 APPLICATION FOR HOMECOMING KING/QUEEN Entry Deadline: Friday, October 14th, 3:00pm Student Life Office 3 rd floor of the Student Union Name of Candidate Local Address VSU ID # Cell Phone Address Credit Hours Enrolled for Fall Semester 2016 Class Rank (Fr,So,Jr,Sr,Gr) Sponsor *Print your name in the blank space and sign the statement below to verify your eligibility* I, attest that the information given is correct. I also agree to follow the guidelines set forth and uphold the spirit of this Homecoming celebration as a candidate for 2016 VSU Homecoming King/Queen. Student ID # Signature Date

6 Sheet Sign Competition The Sheet Sign Contest will take place on Monday, October 17th. All sheet signs are to be completed and hung by 10:00am. The Homecoming theme The Blazin' 80's is to be incorporated into your displays. There will be 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place winners. The judges decisions are final. Winners will be announced and prizes will be given at the Homecoming Pep Rally. The sheet sign will be judged on creativity, the incorporation of the theme, and overall appearance. Be creative!!! GUIDELINES 1.) All sheet signs must be hung by following the campus sheet sign policy. That policy and the necessary form that must be completed is included in this packet for your convenience. Bring this form and your completed sheet sign for approval. 2.) All sheet signs must be approved by the Office of Student Life by Friday, October 3:00pm. 3.) Members of your organization and/or hall must draw, paint, and/or decorate the sheet signs. 4.) The signs must be finished and hung by 10:00am on Monday, October 17 th to be considered for judging.

7 Sheet Sign Entry Form Entry Deadline: Friday, October 14, 3:00pm Student Life Office 3 rd floor of the Student Union Name of Organization Name of Contact Person Contact Person s Local Phone # Cell Phone # Address *Please Read & Sign* Our organization attests that the information given is correct. We also agree to follow the event guidelines and uphold the spirit of this Homecoming Celebration during our participation in this event. Signature Organization Date

8 Office of Student Life The following policy is designed to allow registered, in good standing, student organizations, administrative and academic departments, and individual employees to properly post sheet signs and banners on the VSU campus in a manner consistent with the mission of the University. Banners/Sheet Signs: All banners and sheet signs to be displayed on the VSU campus must be approved by the Office of Student Life (Student Union, Suite 3118, ). Banners/sheet signs must be sponsored by a VSU department or registered student organization. 1) To be hung on the University Center building banner/sheet sign, must be approved by the Office of Event Services (University Center, ). Two weeks advance notice is required. The Office of Plant Operations must be contacted to hang the sign ( ). 2) To be hung on VSU shuttle buses, banner/sheet sign must be approved by the Parking & Transportation Office (Sustella Parking Deck, 293-PARK). 3) May be hung from trees and lampposts. However, No banners or sheet signs may be hung from nor attached to buildings, fences or walls. None of the trees surrounding the Student Union may be used for hanging sheet signs or banners. 4) Can be displayed up to ten (10) days prior to the event and both the banner/sheet sign and the Rope or Twine must be removed by the sponsoring organization or individual within one day after the event. In special circumstances, approval may be granted for longer display periods. 5) Must include the Name of the VSU sponsoring organization(s), department(s), or individual(s); the Date, Time, and Location of the program or event; and the Required Office of Student Life Approval. 6) May not be obscene or defamatory, and must not violate University policy, federal, state, or local laws. 7) May be hung/attached using only Twine, String or Rope and must not be attached in ways that will cause damage to trees, light posts, or other objects. All String, Twine, Rope, etc. must be removed within one day after the event. May not be suspended from the walkway over Oak Street. May not be displayed in areas that will obstruct traffic or the normal use of facilities. 8) Will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis. 9) The Office of Student Life is not responsible for any loss of or damage done to a banner/sheet sign posted on the VSU campus. Any Banners/Sheet Signs which violate this posting policy will be removed regardless of content or sponsoring entity, and disposed of by the Office of Student Life. The first time this policy is violated, a warning letter will be issued to the responsible organization or individual. Further instances of failure to comply with these regulations will result in loss of privileges for hanging sheet signs and banners on campus for the remainder of that semester, and/or loss of facilities use privileges, and/or other appropriate disciplinary measures. Complaints filed against any University student, faculty, or staff member, or student organization that destroys, defaces, or removes banners/sheet signs without permission will be under the jurisdiction of the University Judicial System. The University reserves the right to impose reasonable restrictions and/or requirements with respect to time, place, and manner of posting activities. These restrictions may be in addition to, or in lieu of, those set forth in this policy. The University reserves the right to update and amend this policy at any time

9 The message on the sign reads: I understand and agree to the terms of the VSU Campus Sheet Sign/Banner Posting Policy. Print Organization/Dept Name Print Name Signature Phone(s) Location of Sheet Sign/Banner Date Sheet Sign/Banner Put Up Date To Be Removed

10 Sidewalk Chalk Contest The Sidewalk Chalk Contest will take place on Tuesday, October 18th in Palms Quad. All sidewalk art displays are to be completed by 4:00pm. The Homecoming theme is to be incorporated into your displays. There will be 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place winners. The judges decisions are final. Winners will be announced at the Homecoming Pep Rally/Lip Sync. The sidewalk art will be judged on originality, the incorporation of the theme The Blazin' 80's and overall appearance. Be creative!!! GUIDELINES 1.) Any area of sidewalk in Palms Quad may be used. Please leave enough space between each exhibit so that all participants will have free room to work. 2.) Members of your organization or hall must draw the sidewalk displays. 3.) ONLY washable materials may be used (chalk, charcoal, etc.) No paint or any other permanent materials may be used. Automatic disqualifications will ensue if it is discovered permanent material have been used! 4.) The displays must be done by 4:00pm. Any display not completed by 4:00pm will be disqualified. 5.) NO one may begin working on their sidewalk art before 7am!!!!! Any groups found starting before 7am will be disqualified.

11 Sidewalk Chalk Entry Form Entry Deadline: Friday, October 3:00pm Student Life Office 3 rd floor of the Student Union Name of Organization Name of Contact Person Contact Person s Local Phone # Cell Phone # Address *Please Read & Sign* Our organization attests that the information given is correct. We also agree to follow the event guidelines and uphold the spirit of this Homecoming Celebration during our participation in this event. Signature Organization Date

12 Knockerball Competition With teams of three or four players each, Knockerballs the experience is catapulted into rip roaring laughter, exhilarating knocks and rolls that will keep you coming back for more. Organizing a KnockerSoccer game is truly a blast but we will warn you, organized games generally break down into literal knock down chaos with the only resulting pain being from laughing so hard and having way too much fun. Rule 1: Players A match is played by two teams, each consisting of four players. A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than three players. Substitutions: There are no substitutions. Goalkeeper: During gameplay, there are four active players on the field with each team. Goalkeepers are NOT allowed. Players can travel through the front of the goal, but cannot stay in front of the goal for more than three seconds. Rule 2: Safety & Equipment The referee(s) provided during the match are for the supervision of the game, but also to ensure the safety of the players. Excessive force bumps without the intent to gain possession of the ball OR without the intent to clear the path of the ball to the goal, can result in a 2 min penalty based on referee s discretion. Depending on the case, especially when these bumps are from blind spots & when safety of the opponent is endangered, referee has the authority to eject a player. Bumping the opponents outside the boundary cones is NOT legal. A bump inside the playing field that results in an opponent falling outside that playing area is legal. Equipment: Each player must be in a Bubble Ball prior to stepping on the field. The equipment shall be worn fullyinflated and over the shoulders with shoulder straps and waist strap that are snug to ensure that the player is secured tightly inside the ball. Players must wear tennis shoes, turf shoes, or soccer cleats (no metal cleats). Shin guards and kneepads are recommended but not required. Jewelry, glasses and other sharp objects: No jewelry or other sharp objects may be worn during play or in the Bubble Ball. Glasses may be worn, and wearing an eyewear retainer to keep them on the player at all times is highly recommended. On the Ground Rule: Players who are knocked to the ground during play must be allowed to get up before being contacted again by the opposing team. It is critical that players not be hit while on the ground and be allowed to get up. Referees will enforce this rule as player s legs are vulnerable when trying to stand up and to ensure safety. Whistle to Stop Play Referees will blow the whistle three times consecutively to either stop play, or to signal the end of a half and/or game. All players must STOP if they hear the signal. Active gameplay will be stopped by the referees to respond to player safety concerns (loose strap, Bubble Balls which are not properly inflated or other unsafe conditions). Restart of Play If play is stopped by the referee, play will be resume by a single blow of the whistle.

13 Rule 3: Duration of the Match The match lasts 10 minutes. Following the match a team will switch fields for another 10 minute match against a new opponent. Allowance for Time Lost Allowances may be made for time lost through equipment/safety stoppage or other. Rule 4: The Start and Restart of Play At the beginning of the match, both teams will line up on the goal line closest to their goal. The referee will place the ball in the middle of the field and blow the whistle once to begin play. This start will occur at the beginning of the game, as well as after each goal scored. Rule 5: The Ball in and out of Play Referee will not stop play if a ball goes out of bounds. The ball is still active, unless it goes out of bounds near spectators or other obstructions which could cause a hazard to player or spectator safety. Referee will call play on to indicate to players that the ball is still active if out-of-bounds. Referee will have two balls on-hand during gameplay, one ball will be actively in play. If the ball is kicked far out of bounds, a referee will roll a second ball into play either: 1. At the point of where the ball went out or 2. Into the center of the field If a ball is introduced into the field, the referee will call play on to indicate a new ball was introduced into play. Rule 6: Method of Scoring A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Game has been committed previously by the team scoring the goal. The team scoring the greater number of goals during a match is the winner. If both teams score an equal number of goals, or if no goals are scored, the match is drawn. 7. Offside Battle Balls does not utilize an off-side rule.

14 Knockerball Entry Form Entry Deadline: Friday, October 3:00pm Student Life Office 3 rd floor of the Student Union Name of Organization Name of Contact Person Contact Person s Local Phone # Cell Phone # Address *Please Read & Sign* Our organization attests that the information given is correct. We also agree to follow the event guidelines and uphold the spirit of this Homecoming Celebration during our participation in this event. Signature Organization Date 14

15 Lip-Sync Competition The Lip-Sync Contest will take place on Thursday, October 20th at the Homecoming Pep Rally. The Pep Rally will take place in the PE Complex at 7:00pm. All participating groups need to report to Robin Vickery in the PE Complex at 6:30pm. The judges will select the winners and the groups will only be required to perform once. There will be 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place winners. All judges decisions are final. The Lip-Sync competition will be judged on originality, creativity, use of props, and synchronization. Have fun!!! GUIDELINES 1.) All persons in your group must be a member of your organization or hall and must be current VSU students. Please have participants bring their current VSU ID. All ID s will be checked. If someone does not have their ID they will not be allowed to participate. 2.) All groups must incorporate the theme into their performance. The theme is The Blazin' 80's. 3.) All music should be in good taste and should not contain obscenities or vulgarities. Any music judged in poor taste will result in your group s immediate disqualification. 4.) Use good judgment when choreographing your lip-sync. Remember, you are representing your organization and your University. 5.) Each group is responsible for its own props and music. Props used in the competition must be removed that night at the completion of the Pep Rally. 6.) Each group should an MP3 file with your music on it to rvickery@valdosta.edu no later than Wednesday, October 19th by 3:00pm so that we can ensure your music recordings are compatible with the sound system. Please identify in your what organization/hall the music is for. 7.) Each group should consist of no more than 20 people total. If you have paired up with another group you may still only have 20 people. This does not mean if you have 20 people on stage and those 20 people come off, 20 new ones then can come on. This means 20 total people, period. 8.) The performance is to be no longer than 5 minutes. You will be timed. If your group s performance exceeds 5 minutes you will be immediately disqualified. 15

16 Lip-Sync Competition Entry Form Entry Deadline: Friday, October 3:00pm Student Life Office 3 rd floor of the Student Union Name of Organization Name of Contact Person Contact Person Local Phone # Cell Phone # Address *Please Read & Sign* Our organization attests that the information given is correct. We also agree to follow the event guidelines and uphold the spirit of this Homecoming Celebration during our participation in this event. Signature Organization Date 16

17 Homecoming Parade The Homecoming Parade will take place on Saturday, October 11:00am. All participants will report to the Oak Street Parking lot, the Sustella end, to be placed for line-up. Parade line-up will 10:00am. DO NOT BE LATE!!!! There will be 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place winners. The judges decisions are final. The winners will be announced at the football game. Your floats will be judged on originally, showmanship, commitment and effort, and use of the theme, The Blazin' 80's. GUIDELINES 1.) Float entries are to be at Oak Street parking lot at 10:00am, all other entries should report at 10:15am. 2.) Your entry may be decorated any way you wish as long as it incorporates the Homecoming theme and is tasteful. 3.) The parade route will begin at Oak Street, then turn right onto Georgia Avenue and proceed down Georgia to Patterson Street. The procession will turn right on Patterson, right on Brookwood and end in the Oak Street parking lot. 4.) Do not allow any spectators on the side of the road to jump onto any parade cars or floats. 5.) No swerving while driving the parade route. 6.) Do not throw any items from your vehicle or float that may be harmful to the spectators and or throw things in a manner that could hurt anyone. 17

18 Homecoming Parade Entry Form Entry Deadline: Friday, October 3:00pm Student Life Office 3 rd floor of the Student Union Name of Organization Name of Contact Person Contact Person Local Phone # Cell Phone # Address *Please Read & Sign* Our organization attests that the information given is correct. We also agree to follow the event guidelines and uphold the spirit of this Homecoming Celebration during our participation in this event. Signature Organization Date 18

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