GREEK WEEK 2018 Events & Rules

GREEK WEEK 2018 Events & Rules

Greek Week Guidelines Alcohol is not permitted at any event. Any member in possession of alcohol at any event will be asked to leave and the member s chapter will be disqualified from that event. o Any inactive member or alumni in possession of alcohol at any event will be asked to leave and that member s chapter may be disqualified from that event. All participants must be active members of a fraternity or sorority at Angelo State University. All participants must be currently enrolled students at Angelo State University. The Multicultural & Student Activities Center will verify enrollment. Chapters members can fill in for participation in events but the alternate must participate and cannot be replaced before the event All members of each chapter are expected to be tactful and respectful at all times. This includes language and actions at events as well as posts and comments on social media. Any members in violation of this rule may be asked to leave and the individual s chapter may be disqualified from participation in Greek Week events. Point System: Participation points (5 points) will be given for each event 1 st place for each event will receive 30 points 2 nd place for each event will receive 20 points 3 rd place for each event will receive 10 points In the event of a tie each chapter shall receive the equal amount of points for the place they received. Greek Life Blood Drive o Participation points were given to each chapter for each donation given to United Blood Services on Feb. 14 th 2018. o 1 donation = 1 Greek Week point o The maximum amount of points chapters can earn is 10 points. Angelo Serves o Participation points were awarded to each chapter for each chapter member participation in Angelo Serves, March 27 th, 2018 o 1 chapter member = 1 Greek Week point o The maximum amount of points chapters can earn is 5 points Your chapter can also receive attendance points at the following events: o Talent Show o Letter Painting o Greek Sing Sign in sheets will be provided and points will be awarded by percentage of members from each chapter in attendance: 10-25% of chapter 5 points 26-49% of chapter 10 points 50% or more of chapter 15 points Please carefully read rules of each event to determine when sign in will occur for each event.

Schedule of Events: Sunday, April 15: Rib Cook-Off 9am at Pavilion Washer Tournament 10am by Pavilion Volleyball Tournament 11am at courts by Pavilion Pie Baking Competition 1pm at Pavilion Monday, April 16: Talent Show 6pm at Pavilion Tuesday, April 17: Greek Awards 6pm at CJ Davidson UC 100 Dodgeball Tournament 8:30pm at CHP Wednesday, April 18: Letter Painting 5pm at Pavilion Kickball- 6pm at Campus Green Thursday, April 19: Greek Sing 6pm a Pavilion Bowling Tournament 8:00pm at Bowling Alley Friday, April 20: Greek Relay- 6pm at Pavilion

Sunday, April 15 th Rib Cook-Off: The Rib Cook-off will begin at 9am at the Pavilion. A Head Cook must check in with Greek Week Committee member by 8:30am. o Teams not present at check-in time will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the event. Only one team per chapter is allowed to participate In order for a team to place in the rib cook-off their chapter must also participate in the dessert competition. 1. A team may consist of one (1) Head Cook and as many assistants as the Head Cook deems necessary. a. The Head Cook should be the individual that checks the team in at the cook-off and turns the ribs in for judging. b. An active chapter member of Angelo State must be the Head Cook 2. Each team must provide their own grill/cooker that will be used exclusively by that team. Wood, charcoal, and smoker type barbeque grill are allowed. NO GAS OR ELECTRIC GRILLS. Any type of device that requires electricity cannot be used. 3. A 12 x 20 space will be assigned to each team. (We will try to accommodate more space if needed.) 4. Each team is responsible to provide ALL of their own supplies; including pop up tents, utensils, ingredients, etc. a. One table and 5 chairs will be provided per chapter. 5. All teams are expected to maintain their cook sites in an orderly and clean manner while utilizing good sanitary practices during the preparation, cooking, and judging process. 6. Ribs will be provided by Greek Week Council, and will be distributed at the Head Cook s meeting at 8:30am. 7. Cooking may begin immediately following the Head Cook s meeting. 8. Only the provided ribs are to be cooked during the competition. 9. Ribs must be cooked and seasoned on site within your team s assigned cooking space. 10. Safe food handling guidelines must be followed at all times. 11. Five hours will be given for the rib cook-off. When time runs out, no extra time will be allowed. Judging: 12. Ribs may be seasoned, sauced and cooked in a manner you feel will deliver a competitive product in the time allowed. 13. Each team will place 6 individually cut ribs in your turn-in box. Event staff will provide the turn-in box. No marking, bending tabs, or any identifying marks of any kind are permitted on or in the turn-in boxes or they will be disqualified. 14. No marking or sculpting of the meat or turn-in box will be tolerated. No garnish, side sauce containers or any other foreign objects such as foil, toothpicks or skewers are allowed in the turn-in box. Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification. 15. All entries will be judged anonymously on a number of factors by a panel of judges to be announced the day of the competition.

Sunday, April 15 th Washer Tournament: The Washer Tournament will begin at 10am at the Pavilion. Teams should check-in with the Greek Week Committee member by 9:30am. o Teams not present at check-in time will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the event. Teams will consist of two players and one alternate. The alternate will only play if one of the two registered players is unable to play. Teams are determined at check in and must play the duration of the event This is a double elimination tournament. Only one team per chapter is allowed to participate 1. Players must make their tosses in line with the cup or directly on top of the cup a. Throwing line will be predetermined by the committee 2. A player throws both of his washers on his turn, one at a time 3. Distance from the cup is generally determined by visual observation but may require a measurement. 4. To determine who will "pitch" first to start the game each player will toss one washer toward the opposite box and whoever gets closest to the hole will be the first to throw. Scoring: 5. A washer inside the cup scores 5 points. 6. A washer not inside the cup, but closest to the cup, scores 1 point. 7. Washers completely outside the pit are ineligible for scoring. 8. Scoring is done after all contestants have thrown. Only one player can score in each round. 9. Should player #2 hit player #1's washer,, and nudge it closer to the cup than his own, player #1 thanks player #2 and benefits from the good fortune. 10. Should player #1 land a washer inside the cup and player #2 also land a washer inside the cup, player #2's throw negates the cupper and no points are awarded for the cupper. In this example, points would then be awarded based on the remaining washers and their distance from the cup. In the rare event that the two closest washers are equidistant from the cup, no points are awarded and the players throw again with the previous throwing order. 11. Should player #1 score two cuppers and player #2 caps only one of them, then 5 points would be awarded player #1. 12. Play continues until a team reaches a score of 21 points. It is not necessary to score 21 points exactly in Washers. If a team exceeds 21 points, they are the winner.

Sunday, April 15 th Volleyball Tournament: The Volleyball Tournament will begin at 11am by the Pavilion. Teams should check-in with the Greek Week Committee member by 10:30am. o Teams not present at check-in time will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the event. This is a double elimination tournament. Only one team per chapter is allowed to participate 1. Only 6 (six) members on the court at a time. 2. All substitutes will be libero style; players can switch as they please, but can only switch after the point is finished. 3. If a player touches or pulls on the net the play will stop and a point will be awarded to the opposing team. 4. The ball can only be touched three times before crossing the net. Lifts allowed. 5. With each rotation there must be a new server, and every team member must serve once. Scoring: 6. Each match is best two out of three games. 7. To win a game a team must reach 25 points and win by 2, with a cap at 30. 8. The Angelo State Volleyball Club members will officiate Sunday, April 15 th Pie Baking Competition: The Pie Baking Competition will begin at 1pm at the Pavilion. Pies should be turned in to the Greek Week committee member between 12pm and 1pm. o Pies not turned in by 1pm will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the event. Only one Pie per chapter is allowed to be submitted Pie must be prepared by an active member of the fraternity/sorority. 1. Pies do not have to be baked/cooked on sight; they may be brought in on the day of the competition. 2. The Pie must be made from scratch (homemade). 3. Desserts must be large enough to serve 6 portions for the panel of judges. Judging: 4. All entries will be judged anonymously on a number of factors by a panel of judges to be announced the day of the competition. 5. Each team will provide 6 servings. The turn-in box will be provided by event staff. No marking, bending tabs, or any identifying marks of any kind are permitted on or in the turn-in boxes or they will be disqualified.

Monday, April 16 th Talent Show: The Talent Show will begin at 6:00pm at the Pavilion. Teams should check-in with the Greek Week Committee member by 5:30pm. o Teams not present at check-in time will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the event. Each chapter is allowed up to 3 teams with no more than 3 people per team. 1. Each talent show performance should last 3-5minutes. One (1) Point will be deducted for each minute the team is under 3 minutes or over 5 minutes. 2. If a chapter has more than one team, those teams will perform in a preliminary round and judges will decide which team from that chapter will advance to the finals. 3. If a chapter only has one team, the same team will participate in both the preliminary and final rounds. 4. If a team is using music, the music must be provided by a chapter representative on a device that is able to be connected to sound system via aux cord. 5. This chapter representative will be assigned to instruct the sound person during performance. Judging: 6. Only one team per chapter will advance to the finals. 7. A different set of judges will be used for the preliminary and final rounds. 8. Each judge will use the categories shown below to judge team performance. Judging will be on a ten (10) point scale with ten (10) being the highest and one (1) the lowest in the specified areas: a. Crowd enthusiasm - crowd reaction to the performance b. Creativity- creativity of talent performed c. Clarity- Words, sayings, and chants are clear and easily understood d. Showmanship- Overall manner of presenting talent to the audience

Tuesday, April 17 th Dodge Ball Tournament: Dodge Ball tournament will begin at 8:30pm at the CHP or at least 45 min after the conclusion of Greek Awards. Teams should check-in with the Greek Week Committee member by 8:00pm. o Teams not present at check-in time will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the event. Each chapter is allowed one team. 1. There will be five total dodge balls 2. Each team will consist of 5 members, no subs 3. The timer will be set to 5 minutes 4. At the beginning of the game the starting ball must cross over the chapters own baseline before it can be thrown 5. When a player is hit, they are out 6. No intentional shots to the head. a. Thrower will be removed from the game b. At the discretion of the Greek Week Committee 7. If a player catches a ball thrown from the other team the player that threw the ball is out a. At that time the team that caught the ball is allowed to bring a player back in that previously got out 8. If time expires the team with the most players left wins 9. If the teams are equal there will be a sudden death. Sudden Death 10. 3on3 11. 3 minute timer a. You are not allowed to have possession of a ball for longer than 30 seconds 12. If anyone on your team is hit you automatically lose. 13. If a player catches a ball thrown from the other team the player that threw the ball is out

Wednesday, April 18 th Letter Painting Contest The Letter Painting Contest will begin at 5:00pm at the Pavilion. Teams should check-in with the Greek Week Committee member by 4:30pm. o Teams not present at check-in time will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the event. 1. Each chapter will be provided with pre-cut letters. 2. Only paint provided by Greek Week Committee may be used. 3. Each team will be provided up to two hours to complete letter painting. 4. Inappropriate signs, words or drawings on the letters will not be tolerated. Any chapter who violates this rule will be immediately disqualified and may face further consequences. Judging: 5. Each chapter must use their specific theme for the letter painting in relation to Sit-coms. 6. Letters will be judged on creativity and quality. 7. All entries will be judged anonymously on a number of factors by a panel of judges to be announced the day of the competition.

Wednesday, April 18 th Kickball Tournament Kickball will begin at 5:30PM at a location TBD The Game 1. The current Amateur Softball Association Rules will govern play except where modified herein. 2. Captains or managers must meet with the umpire before the game to cover ground rules and determine home team. 3. Tie games at the end of regulation will go into extra innings until a winner is declared. 4. If a team has a 15 run advantage after three innings, or10 run advantage after four innings, the game will end. 5. Three completed innings will be considered a completed game if it is interrupted by rain or any other cause. If the game is stopped before three completed innings, the game will be replayed. a. Replay is defined as where the game previously ended. 6. Each kicker will have three pitches in which to kick a fair ball. If the third kick is foul, the kicker will be ruled out. 7. If the kicker intentionally bunts and the fielder touches the ball before it crosses the arc, it will be ruled a foul ball. Timing 1. If the game reaches the 30 min mark, the game will end after the current inning. Players 1. The game shall be played between two teams of no more than 9 players each. Nine players will play in the field. 2. A team must have six players present and ready to play by scheduled game time and must continue to have six players during the game or a forfeit shall be declared. Teams with less than nine players will be charged with an out when the missing players reach their kicking

position in the line-up. Players arriving late may be added to the line-up at any time. 3. The kicking team is responsible for providing the pitcher when their team is at kick. 4. The captain or team manager is the only person who may speak for the team in all dealings with the umpire. 5. You may not steal bases Equipment 1. All players must wear shoes. Spikes that cut or may be chipped to develop a cutting edge are prohibited. 2. All teams must use the kickball provided by the UREC Department. Pitching Regulations 1. Each team will provide their own pitcher when they are at kick. 2. The pitcher will be allowed up to three warm-up pitches between innings. 3. The pitcher shall not intentionally interfere with a kicked ball. If the umpire deems the interference to be an intentional act, the kicker is out and all base runners must return to the base in which they occupied prior to the pitch. Fielding Regulations 1. Nine players will be allowed to play defensively in the field, one of which must be at the catcher position. 2. Fielders may put the runners out if they successfully throw and hit the runner in flight below the shoulders while they are advancing from base to base. 3. If a runner is hit directly in the head with a throw from a fielder while trying to advance to the next base, the ball becomes dead and all base runners will awarded two bases from the time of the throw.

Greek Sing will begin at 6:00pm at the Pavilion. Thursday, April 19 th Greek Sing Teams should check-in with the Greek Week Committee member by 5:30pm. o Teams not present at check-in time will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the event. Each chapter is allowed one team. 1. Each organization will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes for their performance, which will include the introduction and exit. Three (3) points will be deducted for each minute the organization exceeds the time limit. a. Time will begin on either the first movement or the first step onto the stage. i. Please disclose whether your performance will begin off stage or on stage. 1. Please consult Greek Week Committee 2. Stage dimensions 28ft deep by 16ft wide and sits 16in off the ground (stepping out of boundary during performance will result in a point deduction (1pt per person). This does not include entrance and exit. a. 1 point will be deducted per person who intentionally jumps off the stage. 3. Greek Sing teams must have a minimum of three (3) members and a maximum of twenty (20) members. Teams consisting of twenty (20) members may list two (2) alternates and teams with fewer than twenty (20) members may fill additional spaces with alternates. 4. Team members will not be allowed to use profanity, obscene gestures or demeaning lyrics during their performance. Any team that violates this rule will automatically be disqualified. a. At the discretion of the Greek Life Adviser and Judges 5. Teams will not be allowed to use props such as powder, glitter or any sort of material that could make the stage slick to others. 6. If a team is using music, the music must be provided by a chapter representative on a device that is able to be connected to sound system via aux cord. a. This chapter representative will be assigned to instruct the sound person during performance. Judging: 7. All entries will be judged on a number of factors by a panel of judges to be announced the day of the competition. 8. Each judge will use the categories shown below to judge team performance. 9. Judging will be on a ten (10) point scale with ten (10) being the highest and one (1) the lowest in the specified areas: a. Crowd enthusiasm - crowd reaction to the performance b. Incorporation of Greek Week theme - the incorporation of this year s Sit-com theme into performance c. Appearance - General appearance of team (dress, uniformity, etc.) and creativity of costumes d. Creativity - Performing new and innovative performance and utilizing a creative introduction

and exit e. Clarity - Words, sayings, and chants are clear and easily understood f. Execution - Carries out precise synchronization of steps and choreography g. Showmanship - Overall manner of presenting routine to the audience

Thursday, April 19 th Bowling Tournament Bowling tournament will begin at 9:00pm at the Stadium Lanes Bowling Alley. o 2105 Knickerbocker Rd. in the Stadium Park Shopping center Teams should check-in with the Greek Week Committee member by 8:30pm. o Teams not present at check-in time will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the event. Each chapter is allowed one team. 1. There will only be four individuals per team. 2. Each team will be provided their own bowling lane. 3. Greek Council will cover the cost of the four individuals on each team. 4. Other chapter members may attend this event and bowl in their own lanes. The cost per member to bowl is $5 paid by the individual bowling. 5. Bystanders are allowed to attend this event. Their cost is $3. 6. Bystanders watching the tournament may not consume alcohol during the event. 7. Chapter members, inactive members or alumni in attendance at the bowling alley that chose to consume alcohol may not be in the Bystanders area of the competition until the competition has ended. 8. The competition will end once all seven chapters have completed their tournament play and the 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place teams have been announced. Scoring: 9. The bowling games will be tournament play. 10. Scoring will be done by computer.

Friday, April 20 th Greek Relay Greek Relay will begin at 5:30 PM at a location TBD. Teams should check in at 5:15PM Each chapter is allowed one team Rules 1. There will be 5 members per team 2. Each team will decide on their order 3. Each player must complete all four stations before the next person in line can advance. 4. A team has completed the course when all five members have crossed the finish line. 5. First team to do so will win. 6. If a person advances before the completion the last station, the current competitor must return to the first station and complete the course again. Courses 1. Dizzy Spin a. At the beginning of the race, each chapter member must spin 10 complete rotations with the bat placed relatively close to the ground. Once the tenth rotation is complete, they can advance to the next station 2. Movin On Up a. Each chapter member is given 10 cups of the same color and one cup of random color. b. The station begins with the random color cup at the base of the stack of cups c. The chapter member must grab a cup from the top of the stack and alternate hands while doing so until the cup of random color is back at the base. d. Once the random color cup is back at the base, they can advance to the next station 3. A Bit Dicey a. Each chapter member is given a Popsicle stick and 3 dice. b. The chapter member must place the popsicle stick in their mouth at the designated mark c. Once the Popsicle stick is in place, three dice must be stacked and held for 5 seconds on the opposite end of the stick. d. Once the dice have been still on the opposite end of the stick for 5 seconds, they can advance to the last station 4. Back Flip a. Each chapter member is given 3 pencils. b. The chapter member must place one pencil on the back of their hand, flip it and catch the pencil in mid-air. c. Once the member has completed this for one pencil, they must add another pencil and repeat the instructions until all 3 pencils are placed, flipped, and caught in mid-air. d. At the completion of the third catch, the player must run past the finish line in order for the next player in line to begin the Dizzy Spin.

Friday, April 20 th Kickball Tournament Finals Kickball will begin at 6:00PM or at least 30 minutes after the conclusion of Greek Relay at a location TBD The Game 8. The current Amateur Softball Association Rules will govern play except where modified herein. 9. Captains or managers must meet with the umpire before the game to cover ground rules and determine home team. 10. Tie games at the end of regulation will go into extra innings until a winner is declared. 11. If a team has a 15 run advantage after three innings, or10 run advantage after four innings, the game will end. 12. Three completed innings will be considered a completed game if it is interrupted by rain or any other cause. If the game is stopped before three completed innings, the game will be replayed. a. Replay is defined as where the game previously ended. 13. Each kicker will have three pitches in which to kick a fair ball. If the third kick is foul, the kicker will be ruled out. 14. If the kicker intentionally bunts and the fielder touches the ball before it crosses the arc, it will be ruled a foul ball. Timing 2. If the game reaches the 30 min mark, the game will end after the current inning. Players 6. The game shall be played between two teams of no more than 9 players each. Nine players will play in the field. 7. A team must have six players present and ready to play by scheduled game time and must continue to have six players during the game or a forfeit shall be declared. Teams with less than nine players will be charged with an out when the missing players reach their kicking

position in the line-up. Players arriving late may be added to the line-up at any time. 8. The kicking team is responsible for providing the pitcher when their team is at kick. 9. The captain or team manager is the only person who may speak for the team in all dealings with the umpire. 10. You may not steal bases Equipment 3. All players must wear shoes. Spikes that cut or may be chipped to develop a cutting edge are prohibited. 4. All teams must use the kickball provided by the UREC Department. Pitching Regulations 4. Each team will provide their own pitcher when they are at kick. 5. The pitcher will be allowed up to three warm-up pitches between innings. 6. The pitcher shall not intentionally interfere with a kicked ball. If the umpire deems the interference to be an intentional act, the kicker is out and all base runners must return to the base in which they occupied prior to the pitch. Fielding Regulations 4. Nine players will be allowed to play defensively in the field, one of which must be at the catcher position. 5. Fielders may put the runners out if they successfully throw and hit the runner in flight below the shoulders while they are advancing from base to base. 6. If a runner is hit directly in the head with a throw from a fielder while trying to advance to the next base, the ball becomes dead and all base runners will awarded two bases from the time of the throw.