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OFFICIAL 2018 TROY HOMECOMING PACKET
Contact Information:
Morgan Long
Vice President of Campus Activities
mlong152162@troy.edu
(205) 432-8620
Paris Fountain
Homecoming Director 2018
pfountain@troy.edu
(334) 444-3212
2018 Committee
VPCA- Morgan Long
Director- Paris Fountain
PR Chair- Anna Laura Kichharr
Operations Coordinators- Tristen Black and McKenzie Martin
Dance Chair- Zachary Ainsworth
Talent Show- Ashley Gray
Banner Chair- Claire O’Toole
Float/ Parade Chair- Isabel Smelko
Blood Drive Coordinator- Miguel Martez
Rules/Points Chair- Kallie Hicks
International Food day- An-Janeka Smith
Community Service/Philanthropy Chair- Anna Shay Wasden
Dodgeball Chair- Matthew Dortch
International Relations- Anh Nquyen
Graphic Design Chair – John Scott Dailey
1 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Contents
2018 Homecoming Schedule 4
Pre-Homecoming Events 4
Divisions and Point Systems 6
Homecoming Events 7
Homecoming General Rules: 9
Rules concerning a tie: 11
Common Area Competition (Dorm and Department Decorating) General Rules: 11
Rules concerning Banner: 11
Rules Concerning Relay Race 12
Dance Competition General Rules: 12
Rules concerning costumes and props (dance competition): 13
Parade and Float Rules: 13
Competition Application 15
Homecoming Parade Application 16
Homecoming Parade Application: Safety First Form 17
Homecoming 2018 Appeal Form 18
Relay Race Application 19
Runners cannot be directly affiliated with any Division One Troy University athletics team. Races will be on the street
starting at Tailgate Terrace and ending at the Fountain. 19
“Talent Show” Application 20
Chalk the Quad Application: 21
Dodgeball Application: 22
Dance Application: 23
AMATEUR ATHLETIC WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY 27
2 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Trojans,
On behalf of Troy University’s Student Government Association, we thank you for your willingness to
participate in our 2018 Homecoming Week. We have drafted together a week full of fun and exciting
events! We expect Trojan Pride to be demonstrated in all aspects of the week, and Homecoming Week
2018 is just that, coming home. Our theme for this year is “Trojans Unite”, being an International
University and having Alumni, Students, and Faculty from all different backgrounds we feel this best
demonstrates what OUR Homecoming is, a unification of Trojans. The underlying theme is Superhero
and we hope to see it incorporated throughout the entirety of the week.
Morgan Long
Vice President of Campus Activities
Paris Fountain
Homecoming Director 2018
3 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 20182018 Homecoming Schedule
Pre-Homecoming Events
Monday, September 10th
• Homecoming Queen and Court applications open
Thursday, September 13th
• First packet meeting with organizations || TC 224 || 8:30 PM
Tuesday, September 25th
• Second packet meeting with organizations || TC 119 || 8:30 PM
Friday, September 28th
• Homecoming Queen and Court applications due
Thursday, October 11th
• Third and final packet meeting with organizations || TC 224 || 8:30 PM
Friday, October 12th
• Top 15 announced
Wednesday, October 17th
• Elections for Queen candidates
Thursday, October 18th
• Interviews for Queen
Wednesday, October 24th
• Homecoming Court announced
October 7th to October 26th
• TC sign up tables for blood drive
4 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Homecoming Week Schedule
Friday, October 26th
• Banner is Due || Bibb Graves Quad || 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 27th
• Service Day || TBD
Sunday, October 28th
• Float Due || University Avenue || 4:00 PM
• Chalk the Quad || Bibb Graves Quad || 8:00 PM
Monday, October 29th
• UAC Homecoming event || Bibb Graves Quad ||11:00-2:00 PM
• Homecoming Commencement Event || Bibb Graves Quad || 12:00 PM
• Palladium Event || Bibb Graves Quad || 3:00- 5:00 PM
• Talent Show || Bibb Graves Quad || 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 30th
• Day One of Blood Drive || TC Ballrooms || 10:00- 4:00 PM
Wednesday, October 31st
• Day Two of Blood Drive || TC Ballrooms || 10:00- 4:00 PM
• Dodgeball Tournament || Rec Gym and Wright Gym || 12:00- 4:00 PM
• Haunted Arena || Trojan Arena || 5:30- 6:00 PM
• Volleyball Game || Trojan Arena || 6:00 PM
Thursday, November 1st
• International Food Fair || Trojan Dinning || 11:00- 2:00 PM
• Relay Race Down University || Tailgate Terrace || 5:30 PM
• Basketball Game || Trojan Arena || 6:00 PM
• Court Dinner || TBD
Friday, November 2nd
• Pep Rally || Janice Hawkins Park || 5:30 PM
• Dance || Trojan Arena || 7:00 PM
• Downtown Concert || The Square Downtown Troy || 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 3rd
• Homecoming Parade || TBD
• Homecoming Game || Veterans Memorial Stadium || 2:30
5 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Divisions and Point Systems
Teams will be divided into the following divisions based on the listed criteria:
● Male Division
● Female Division
● CO-ED Division
Please review new point deduction guidelines on pages 11-12.
Placing Events Percentage Participation Points 1st (Additional Awarded Points) 2nd (Additional Awarded 3rd (Additional
Awarded Points) Awarded points)
Dance 10% 100 30 pts 20 pts 15 pts
Banner 10% 100 30 pts 20 pts 15 pts
Float 10% 100 30 pts 20 pts 15 pts
Dodgeball 5% 100 15pts 10pts 5pts
Race 5% 100 15pt 10pts 5pts
Participation Events - - Requirement to receive all points - -
awarded
Haunted Arena 10% 100 Organization participate with - -
Community Service activity
Event
Pep Rally 10% 100 40% of Organization present - -
Blood Drive 10% 100 20% of members successfully - -
donate blood
Talent Show 10% 100 At least one member of your - -
organization perform
International Food 5% 100 5% of members present - -
Fair
Chalk the Quad 5% 50 Must have a square adequately - -
painted by your organization
Palladium Pictures 5% 50 20% of organization members - -
successfully take pictures
Homecoming Meetings 5% 50 Attend all 3 meetings - -
Weekday Sport Events BONUS 25 25% of organization present at -
both games
Total 100% 1150 points - - -
6 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Homecoming Events
For all of these events, we highly encourage all students to participate, attend, and enjoy. All of these events have sign up
requirements in order for the Homecoming Committee to be prepared for each event.
Dance Competition
Organizations will organize and perform a dance that aligns with our specific dance theme: “Superhero”
Organizations will be awarded points on participation AND additional points will be awarded to the placing organizations.
Parade Float
The Homecoming parade floats are for the enjoyment of the community and to showcase Trojan Pride. This year
floats will be judged from top to bottom on relevance to theme “Trojans Unite”. We are excited about the renewal of
floats this year.
Banner Competition
The banners will be displayed the entire week on campus to display our Trojan Pride. Organizations will be
awarded points on participation AND additional points will be awarded to the placing organizations.
Dodgeball Competition
There will be a dodgeball competition this year open for ALL students to participate. Organizations competing for
the Homecoming title will play in a bracket style tournament separate from those only competing in the dodgeball
competition.
Race Down University
Starting at Tailgate Terrace and ending at Bibb Graves quad organizations and individuals will perform a relay
race. To run in the race, you must be dressed up as a superhero and have three (3) people total for the race.
Blood Drive
Each organization must have 20% percent of its members successfully sign up and donate blood to the Blood
Drive. Sign-ups will take place prior to the blood drive. Sign-ups will be online at www.redcrossblood.org before the
blood drive begins. Homecoming committee will also provide an opportunity to register for the blood drive starting
October 7th downstairs in TC for students who are NOT formally participating in homecoming with an organization.
Members of participating organizations must sign up for the blood drive two weeks prior to the blood drive. Participants
must sign-out after giving blood to receive credit for participation. Registration for non-organizational students will take
place in TC the weeks before Homecoming.
Haunted Arena Community Service Event
At Haunted Arena, your organization must bring either a game or activity that is kid-friendly to receive full
participation points. The activity you will bring will be decided on at one of the Mandatory Homecoming meetings. This
event is in partnership with Panhellenic Council.
International Food Day
This event is to celebrate the progress we've made and the things that are yet to come for our University. This
event will be held in Trojan Dining and will be filled with food, music, and a visit from Chancellor Hawkins.
Pep Rally
7 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018This year, we will have our Homecoming pep rally in the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park. The pep rally theme
will be “Cage the Cajuns” and we are encouraging people to dress up as cops and robbers.
Talent Show
Organizations or individuals will put up a performing group of up to four members. Organizations must put up at
least one member to receive participation points. Registration for non-organizational students will take place in TC the
week before Homecoming.
Chalk the Quad
Organizations will have the opportunity to show their creativity by chalking the Bibb Graves Quad to cheer on
our Trojan Football players before the big game on Saturday. We ask that organizations incorporate player’s numbers and
other football elements into their squares. Five percent of an organizations must be present and paint in at least one square
to receive participation points.
Palladium Pictures
To receive full participation points, a total of 20% of your organization must have their picture taken. No partial
points will be awarded. You will fill out a form with the Palladium AFTER you take the picture on a computer provided
by their staff. This will ensure that points will only be given if a person successfully takes a photo. Anyone may come and
have their picture taken.
Homecoming Meetings
Meetings will occur on September 13th, September 25th, and October 11th
8 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Homecoming General Rules:
1. All decisions made by either the Vice President of Campus Activities (hereafter referred to as “VPCA”) or the
Homecoming Director with the VPCA’s discretion are final. They may be appealed in writing through due
process to the SGA Supreme Court Chief Justice, who will then consult the Supreme Court. The appeal must be
made using the Homecoming Competition Appeal Form provided in this packet. All appeal requests must be
made about an organization’s own outcome in the competition. An organization MAY NOT request an appeal for
a decision made about another organization.
2. Any organization planning to participate in Homecoming activities for 2018 must complete all proper forms and
pay all fees as listed in this packet ON OR BEFORE the deadline: September 28th at 5:00 PM
3. If an organization misses the deadline, they may still participate in Homecoming events IF they submit the fee(s)
and application(s) for the events they want to participate in by October 5th, by 5 PM. Organizations that submit
applications and/or fees late will receive a fifty (25) point deduction from their overall Homecoming score.
4. ALL Homecoming Committee members are disaffiliated for Homecoming beginning Friday, Oct 26th
5. Homecoming Committee members may not turn in fees or applications on behalf of an organization.
6. Teams must compete in one division throughout the entirety of the competition. If two (and no more than two)
organizations choose to compete together, they must compete as one team for the entire week in all events. This
excludes Homecoming Queen candidacy.
*Point deduction clause- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
7. You will only receive full participation points if your organization reaches FULL participation percentages.
If there are any discrepancies points will not be awarded.
8. Organizations will be disqualified if there is any abusive, threatening, or obscene language, jesters, or other
actions. This includes any malicious behavior that would affect another competing organization. If an
organization is disqualified, they will NOT be eligible to place in any event or receive any participation
points. A disqualification decision is at the full discretion of the VPCA and Supreme Court Chief Justice. A
final disqualification decision will be approved by the Director of Student Involvement and Assistant
Director of Student Involvement.
9. Point deduction and final decisions are at the full discretion of the VPCA and Homecoming Director.
10. If a member of your organization accuses another organization of cheating or complains about a point
deduction decision (or lack thereof) of another organization to ANY committee member, the VPCA and
Homecoming Director reserve the right to deduct points from your organization.
11. To ensure fairness and confidentiality of the points organizations receive for placement in dance, banner
and float, the Supreme Court Justices, the VPCA, the Homecoming Director, and the Rules and Points
chair are the only people who will have access to score sheets and point documentation.
12. Individuals competing in group Homecoming events must be directly affiliated with the group with which
they are competing (according to official IFC, NPC, NPHC, PanHellenic and other rosters). Each
competing group must submit a roster of participants prior to the week of the competition, as noted in the
2018 Homecoming Schedule in this packet. Upon entrance into the competition venue, competitor rosters
will be checked.
9 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 201813. SGA Senators, Executive Members, Freshman Forum Members (including Directors), and appointed
officers in SGA may in no way affiliate or participate with an organization while working a Homecoming
event.
14. All members of the Executive Branch (President, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, Director of
Administration, Vice President of Campus Activities, Director of Representation, and the Freshman Forum
Directors), Homecoming Committee, as well as members of the SGA Supreme Court must disaffiliate from
their organization on Friday, October 26th at 11:59 pm. Disaffiliation will be lifted Friday, November 2nd,
at 11:59 pm.
15. Disaffiliation means that individuals may not wear Greek-affiliated apparel, share any social media
pictures relevant to Homecoming competitions or queen candidates of their respective organization, or
attend any Greek organization’s meetings. Disaffiliated individuals may not relay any confidential or
pertinent information to their Greek organizations that may benefit their organization.
16. If necessary, members of the SGA Traffic Appeals Committee will be used in the event that the Supreme
Court does not reach a quorum. Members from the Traffic Appeals committee will fill the vacancy
necessary to achieve quorum.
17. Only the VPCA, Homecoming Director, Rules and Points Chair, members of the Supreme Court, and an
SGA Advisor will be allowed in the scoring area.
18. The Homecoming Committee member responsible for a particular night’s competition (i.e. dance) will
direct all SGA Senators and volunteers working the event.
19. Be sure to review the point deduction guidelines for competitions.
20. If time or location of an event changes, rules for tardiness may be adapted at the full discretion of the
VPCA and Homecoming Director.
10 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Rules concerning a tie:
1. There will be no ties among first, second, or third place winners for any Homecoming event, nor will there be a
tie for the overall Homecoming 2018 winner.
2. If there is a tie among any number of competitive organizations after the judge's’ initial tabulations, the judges
will be asked to assign a number between 1 and 5 (1 worth the least and 5 worth the most) to each organization in
the tie. An average will be taken from these scores, and the organizations will receive placement in that
competitive event accordingly.
3. If further complications arise, the VPCA and Homecoming Director reserve the right to improvise all necessary
measures to allow the judges to break the tie before points are awarded.
Common Area Competition (Dorm and Department Decorating) General Rules:
1. Decorations must not constrict walkways for any resident.
2. No destruction of any resident property will be allowed.
3. No racial slurs or inappropriate language or phrases.
4. No audial media may be used on or in conjunction with any decorations.
Rules concerning Banner:
Theme: Superhero
1. Groups may use nothing larger than a Queen-sized sheet (no larger than 90” by 102”).
2. Banners will be laid out on the quad on Friday, October 26th NO LATER THAN 4 pm. Failure to bring a banner
before 4:00 pm will result in point deduction
4:01-4:10 pm: 15-point deduction
4:11-4:30 pm: 30-point deduction
4:31pm - : Banner is disqualified
3. Groups may not use three-dimensional objects on their banners. The only medium an organization may use for the
banner competition is non-glitter paint.
4. No audial media may be used on or in conjunction with the banner.
5. No electronics may be used in the presentation of banners.
Rules concerning Dodgeball:
1. Games shall start on time according to the bracket that will be released the week prior to Homecoming.
2. If a team is more than 5 minutes late they forfeit the first set, this repeats until the team shows or they are forfeited
completely from the game.
3. People competing for an organization must be a current active member.
4. The boundaries will be discussed at the start of the game, this will be determined by location.
5. Costumes are permitted and highly encouraged, however any article attached to the person participating in the
game is considered part of his/her body.
6. If a ball is caught the thrower is out. The team who catches it may choose one member to return to the game. This
player must have already been competing in that specific game and previously eliminated.
7. If a player steps over a boundary line that player is out.
8. Players can only hold onto balls for 10 seconds. If a player is still holding the ball for longer than 10 seconds that
player will be out. This will be determined by the officials.
9. Games will end once all of the members from one team have been eliminated.
11 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 201810. Each round is best of three. Therefore, in order to move on a team must win 2 matches against the same opponent.
Rules Concerning Relay Race
1. Individuals competing must be current active members of their organization they are competing for and cannot be
a current Troy University athlete. Individuals competing must be current active members of their organization
they are competing for and cannot be a current Division One Troy University athlete.
2. Each race will start at the starting line labeled in front of tailgate terrace and end at the finish line in front of Bibb
Graves Quad.
3. Each team will be given a baton they must hand off two successful times in order to finish.
4. The team with the best overall time wins.
5. The handoff points will be labeled, and judges will be at each point.
6. People may line the street in order to cheer for the race. If an individual interferes with a race by entering the field
of play that organization may be disqualified by the VPCA, Homecoming Director, and the Supreme Court.
7. Participants must be in a super hero themed costume.
8. Costumes must consist of a minimum of shorts and shirts.
9. No throwing batons to the next runner, baton must be handed.
10. In order to participate each individual must sign a release form.
Dance Competition General Rules:
Theme: Superhero
1. Each dance performance may be no longer than five (5) minutes. Competitors from each organization will have
exactly forty-five (45) seconds to prepare themselves on stage for the performance.
2. No more than fifteen (15) participants will be allowed on the stage during an organization’s performance. No
participants may come fully off of the stage. If this happens, points will be deducted. If a part of the body slips
over the stage, but the dancer doesn’t come all the way off the stage, no points will be deducted. The set-up,
performance, and position times will be timed and recorded by a representative from the Supreme Court and
Homecoming Committee.
3. ONLY those participants involved in the dance competition will be allowed backstage for the entirety of the
event.
4. No tumbling or cheer stunts will be permitted in the dance routine. This is to eradicate the potential for serious
injury. The dance stage is secure but is not fit for tumbling or stunts.
5. After the five (5) minute mark, any music still playing or movement on stage will result in disqualification. There
will be at minimum two clocks keeping time. Any discrepancy with timing will be judged by the Homecoming
Director, VPCA, and the Supreme Court.
6. The judges reserve the right to deduct points from a group’s score for any vulgarity. Profanity and violence will
under no circumstances be tolerated.
7. Music must be submitted along with all of their participants for Dance by October 16th at 5 pm in 215
Trojan Center.
8. No dance routine may, in any way, mention, characterize, or resemble any Troy University organization or
person(s) associated with Troy University (whether student(s), administration, faculty, staff, or any person(s)
having graduated or attended the University) without the direct written consent of said organization or person(s).
12 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Furthermore, approved impersonations MUST be in good taste. Written consent must be provided by October 26th
at 4pm.
9. There may be no “skit” segments during any group’s dance. Any group using elements resembling a skit during
their dance may have points deducted, at the discretion of the judges.
10. Each group MUST send a representative to the dance competition venue at 6:15 pm the night of competition on
Tuesday, October 30th for a brief overview of the night’s events. Any organization that does not send a
representative to this meeting will receive a five (5) point deduction from its final dance competition score.
11. Any objects that may hinder either the dancers’ performances or the audience’s view of the performances are
strictly forbidden. These include, but are not limited to, the following: balloons, flags, posters, and banners. If a
member of a competing organization breaks this rule, he or she will be asked to leave and the organization to
which he or she belongs will receive a ten (10) point deduction from its final dance competition score.
Rules concerning costumes and props (dance competition):
1. Any type of footwear with metal on the sole is prohibited from use on stage. This includes cleats, both metal and
plastic, tap shoes, and clogs. All footwear must be worn for the entirety of the dance routine. If an organization
breaks this rule, there will be a fifteen (15) point deduction from the competition score.
2. NO GLITTER may be used on any part of a costume, prop, accessory, or on a dance competitor’s body anywhere.
This includes body glitter, glitter in hair, and glitter in makeup. If an organization breaks this rule, there will be a
fifteen (15) point deduction from the competition score.
3. The use of freestanding props is strictly prohibited. A freestanding prop is any object that must be moved on or
off of the stage. No props may be used unless they are attached to a dancer’s costume.
4. All costume props, (hats, gloves, glasses, etc.) must be appropriate, and may not contain any vulgarity or racial
slurs. If there are any questions about the appropriateness of props or outfits, please contact the Homecoming
Director.
5. Costumes and props must be touching the body at all times during a performance. If at any time a costume or prop
leaves the body during a performance and touches the ground, the judges will use their discretion to decide
whether or not to deduct points.
6. The throwing of props off of the stage is HIGHLY discouraged, and the judges will use their discretion to decide
whether or not to deduct points.
Parade and Float Rules:
Theme: Superhero
Due: University Avenue on Sunday, October 28th at 4:00PM
*Please read carefully, as some float guidelines have changed.
1.Every organization’s float will be judged on 3 factors: use of the 2018 Homecoming theme (Trojans Unite/ Superhero)
Trojan pride, and creativity.
2.Your float can be no bigger than 9 feet wide, 12 feet high, and 18 feet long.
IF A FLOAT FAILS TO BE WITHIN THE DIMENSIONS IT WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC
DISQUALIFICATION.
13 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 20183. You are NOT allowed to bring any excess decorations or decorative structures to University Avenue. Everything must
be on the float within the dimensions once submitted to be graded. If something is added after submission on University
Avenue that will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Floats will be submitted on University Avenue promptly at 4 pm. Any floats that are submitted late will receive point
deductions as follows:
a. 4:01-4:10 pm: 15-point deduction
b. 4:11-4:30 pm: 30-point deduction
c. 4:31pm - : Float is disqualified
The floats must be PARKED on University by 4:00 or point deductions take place.
5. The time and location for the parade lineup will be announced after the City of Troy meets to discuss. This will be
clearly communicated to homecoming chairs.
6. The judges reserve the right to deduct points from a group’s competition score for vulgarity. Profanity and violence will
under no circumstances be tolerated. If, at the time of the parade lineup, the VPCA, Homecoming Director, or members of
the Pike County Chamber of Commerce find a float in any way vulgar or offensive, those persons reserve the right to
remove the float from the parade. In such an event, the organization associated with that float will be removed entirely
from every Homecoming Competition. All participation points will be forfeited, as well as any points gained from
placement in any event. Troy University is heavily represented annually in this parade, and any type of vulgarity or
offensiveness will not be tolerated.
7. No furniture (chairs, tables, couches, desks, coffee tables, lamps, etc.) will be allowed on a float unless it is somehow
incorporated into the larger float theme. Floats will not be allowed to participate in the parade if they consist solely of
furniture placed on a vehicle; nor will they be allowed to participate if the furniture is the sole focus of the float.
8. No items may be thrown from a float. Also, no items may be thrown onto a float. Members from a float’s organization
are encouraged to walk alongside their float. Members are allowed to hand out items from the ground as they walk
alongside.
9. No tobacco products or alcohol will be permitted on or around the float, in a vehicle pulling the float, or along walking
segments.
10. There may be NO talking, acting, singing, speaking, dancing, or chants while judges are reviewing a float. Any group
failing to follow this rule will risk severe point deductions.
*More information about parade routes, times, and locations will be provided during the mandatory Homecoming
meetings as information is made available.
14 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Competition Application
Please complete ALL sections of this form and return it to the Student Government Association office at the time and date stated
below. DEADLINE is September 28th at 5:00 pm in TC 215. *Checks may be made out to the Student Government Association and
all fees may be made in one bulk payment* If you have any questions, contact Morgan Long or Paris Fountain.
Name of organization or team: ___________________________________________________________
Division (please circle): Male Female Co-ed
Circle each event in which your organization will participate:
Category Participation Fee Payment
Banner Yes / No $10.00
Race Down University Yes / No $10.00
Chalk the Quad Yes / No $10.00
Dance Yes / No $15.00
Dodgeball Yes / No $20.00
*Float Yes / No $25.00
**Queen Nomination Yes / No $25.00
Haunted Arena
Yes/No --------
Talent Show Yes/ No ---------
Total:
*The application for Homecoming parade floats is separate from this application and is found in your Homecoming Packet on page
21. This application should be turned in with all other applications.
**The Homecoming Queen application is separate from the Homecoming packet. The Homecoming Queen packet may be picked up
in the SGA office (Trojan Center 215). In order to be officially nominated, the Homecoming Queen application must be filled out
online at Trojan Connection by Friday, September 28th at 4 pm. You may turn in your application fee to the VPCA or the Director of
Representation.
Total Amount: _____ Due Paid: Y / N Check No. ________
We do hereby understand that the ________________________ organization/ team will be participating in the above listed
Homecoming 2018 events. We have read and understand the rules for each competition in which we compete. Violation of the rules in
any event will result in penalty designated in that event’s rules without exception.
Please Sign Below:
President: _______________________________________________________ Date: __________
Advisor: _______________________________________________________ Date: __________
Team Representative: ________________________________________________ Date: __________
Team Contact: ____________________________________________________
Phone: (___)_________ Cell: (___)_________
15 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Homecoming Parade Application
The Pike County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Troy University Homecoming Appreciation Day
Parade on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018. We are excited about this year’s theme: Superhero!
We are excited about the rejuvenation of floats this year for the grandeur they will have! This is Troy
University’s biggest opportunity to show appreciation to the city of Troy.
Professional floats will again be available featuring your chosen message saluting Troy University. Only
antique vehicles and automobiles representing Troy University organizations are permitted. Also, absolutely no
items may be thrown from the floats. However, organizations may walk alongside and hand out materials if
they so choose.
Please return the bottom portion of this form to the Student Government Association Office
___ We reserve a space for a homemade float
Please describe: _________________________________________________________
___ We will have an antique vehicle
___ We will have a car
___ We will have a truck
___ We will have a flatbed trailer pulled by a truck
ALL OTHER UNITS MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO BEING ACCEPTED
Name of organization/company____________________________________________
Contact Person___________________________________________________________
Mailing Address__________________________________________________________
Telephone Number (____) ___________
16 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Homecoming Parade Application: Safety First Form
To prevent any accidents and to ensure that EVERYONE at the Homecoming parade has a fun
and memorable experience, the SGA would ask that your organization encourage a safe driver
to navigate your float or automobile down the parade route. In doing this we would like you to
give the name of your driver as well as the make and model of the car that will be used. Thank
you for your cooperation in helping us guarantee yet another successful Homecoming Parade!
Please fill in the blanks below:
__________________________________
Organization Name
__________________________________
Driver’s Name
__________________________________
Model of Car
__________________________________
Make of Car
Please return this form with all other applications by 5:00PM September 25th. If any of these fields change, please contact Morgan
Long (Vice President of Campus Activities) at (205) 432-8620 Paris Fountain (Homecoming Director) at (334) 444-3212.
17 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Homecoming 2018 Appeal Form
**PLEASE NOTE: To appeal a judge’s decision, appeals may ONLY be made about the organization from which the appeal
originates. For instance, an appeal made by the ΩΩΩ sorority about another sorority’s outcome in an event will not be reviewed. If the
ΩΩΩ sorority wishes to protest a judge’s decision about its own outcome in an event, then that appeal will be reviewed.
Name ______________________________________________________ Date __________________
Phone (____) _____________________ Email _____________________________________________
Organization _________________________________________________
Date of Incident ___________________ Event ________________________________________
Opposing Party (ex: ∑∑∑) _________________________________________________________________
Incident______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Complaint____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
* Thank you for taking time to fill out this form. The Supreme Court Chief Justice and Committee will contact you. Each appeal will
be investigated and evaluated by the Supreme Court and Committee but not every appeal will be acted upon. Regardless of the
decision, the filing organization will be notified within 48 hours from the time that their appeal was filed.
18 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Relay Race Application
Organization’s Name: _______________________
Runners cannot be directly affiliated with any Division One Troy University athletics team. Races will be on the
street starting at Tailgate Terrace and ending at the Fountain.
1.___________________________________
2.___________________________________
3.___________________________________
19 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018“Talent Show” Application
Organization’s Name: ________________________
The Student Government Association will be hosting the “Talent Show” on Monday, October 29th, 2018. We are excited
about this event and hope it provides and entertaining and enjoyable experience to everyone.
This is an event to showcase all of the SUPER talent we have at TROY. This event will take place on the Bibb Graves
Quad on Monday night at 6:00PM. This event is free and open to all students to attend.
Rules:
1. Each organization can nominate 1-4 people to perform as ONE act.
2. Performance can be no longer than 4 minutes long.
3. All songs must be pre-approved by the Homecoming Committee.
4. No Vulgar, Profane, or Obscene Behavior.
5. Each act is personally responsible for setup/take-down.
Please return the bottom portion of this form to the Student Government Association Office
Name of organization/individuals____________________________________________
Participants 1.
2.
3.
4.
E-Mail Address__________________________________________________________
Contact Telephone Number (____) ___________
Please return this form with all other applications by 5:00PM September 28th. If any of these fields change, please contact Morgan
Long (Vice President of Campus Activities) at (205) 432-8620 Paris Fountain (Homecoming Director) at (334) 444-3212
20 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Chalk the Quad Application:
Organization’s Name: ______________________
On Sunday, October 28th, organizations will chalk Bibb Graves Quad to show their Trojan Pride. Check in will be
from 7:00-7:30 p.m., and the event will last until 11:00 p.m. Five percent (5%) of your organization must be present to
earn points.
Please provide the names of your organization’s participants.
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.
Please return this form with all other applications by 5:00PM September 28th. If any of these fields change, please contact Morgan
Long (Vice President of Campus Activities) at (205) 432-8620 Paris Fountain (Homecoming Director) at (334) 444-3212
21 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Dodgeball Application:
Organization’s Name: ________________________
There will be 8 players that participate in each game. Games will be tournament style and last
approximately 20 minutes.
Player 1: ________________________________
Player 2: ________________________________
Player 3: ________________________________
Player 4: ________________________________
Player 5: ________________________________
Player 6: ________________________________
Player 7: ________________________________
Player 8: ________________________________
Player 9: ________________________________
Player 10: ________________________________
Coach 1: __________________________________
Coach 2: __________________________________
Please return this form with all other applications by 5:00PM September 28th. If any of these fields change, please contact Morgan
Long (Vice President of Campus Activities) at (205) 432-8620 Paris Fountain (Homecoming Director) at (334) 444-3212
22 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Dance Application:
Organization’s Name: ________________________
For a full rundown of the rules regarding dance, please refer back to the 2018 Homecoming
packet. No more than fifteen (15) participants will be allowed on stage itself during an organization’s performance.
Going off-stage to the left or right during the performance is acceptable; but no participants may come off the stage into
the audience.
Please provide the names of your organization’s participants. They will need to be at Trojan Arena 45 minutes
prior to start of the event.
Contestant 1: ________________________________
Contestant 2: ________________________________
Contestant 3: ________________________________
Contestant 4: ________________________________
Contestant 5: ________________________________
Contestant 6: ________________________________
Contestant 7: ________________________________
Contestant 8: ________________________________
Contestant 9: ________________________________
Contestant 10: ________________________________
Contestant 11: ________________________________
Contestant 12: ________________________________
Contestant 13: ________________________________
Contestant 14: ________________________________
Contestant 15: ________________________________
Please return this form with all other applications by 5:00PM September 28th. If any of these fields change, please contact Morgan
Long (Vice President of Campus Activities) at (205) 432-8620 Paris Fountain (Homecoming Director) at (334) 444-3212
23 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Judge:____________________________
Homecoming Dance 2018 Scoresheet
Organization:___________________________________________________________
Division:_______________________________________________________________
The Homecoming dance theme this year is “Superhero” and the dance should reflect that in some way.
Use of the 2018 Homecoming Theme
-Costume, music, and dance incorporate the theme _______/15 points
Total:
Dance Content and Creativity
-Originality, Timing, Sharpness, Technique _______/15 points
Total:
Crowd Appeal and Overall Effect
-Crowd Response, Performance, Excitement _______/10 points
Total:
Trojan Pride
-Display of spirit, Love for Troy _______/10 points
Total:
Total Score:_________________________
24 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Judge:____________________________
Homecoming Banner 2018 Scoresheet
Organization:___________________________________________________________
Division:_______________________________________________________________
The Homecoming theme this year is “Superhero”, and the banner should depict the theme.
Trojan Pride
-Display of spirit _______/10 points
-Love for Troy
Total:
Use of the 2018 Homecoming Theme
-Theme relevance
-Incorporation of Homecoming Theme _______/20 points
Total:
Overall Appeal and Creativity
-Neatness
-Artistic Design _______/20 points
-Originality
Total:
Total Score:_________________________
25 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Judge:____________________________
Homecoming Float 2018 Scoresheet
Organization:___________________________________________________________
Division:_______________________________________________________________
The Homecoming float theme this year is “Superhero” and the float should reflect this accurately.
Use of the 2018 Homecoming Theme
-Theme relevance _______/20 points
-Incorporation of the theme
-Incorporation of Troy University
Total:
Trojan Pride
-Display of spirit
-Love for Troy _______/10 points
Total:
Overall Appeal and Creativity
-Neatness
-Artistic Design _______/20 points
-Curb Appeal
-Easy-to-see Total:
Total Score: ___________________
26 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018AMATEUR ATHLETIC WAIVER AND RELEASE OF
LIABILITY
READ BEFORE SIGNING
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in TROY UNIVERSITY’S HOMECOMING
WEEK, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for
permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce
this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING
FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my
participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If,
however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove
myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS ____________________________________(Name of Organization)
their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors,
advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”),
WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or
property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY
UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY
SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Date:_____________________________
SIGNED:__________________________
(Participant’s Signature)
27 | Troy University Homecoming Packet 2018Blood Drive Height/Weight Criteria
Under 18 years of age
If you are MALE and: 4'10" 4'11" 5' or taller
You must weigh at least: 118 114 110
If you are FEMALE and: 4'10" 4'11" 5' 5'1" 5'2" 5'3" 5'4" 5'5" 5'6" or taller
You must weigh at least: 146 142 138 133 129 124 120 115 110
19 years of age and older
If you are MALE or Female and: No Height Requirement
You must weigh at least: 110
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