Homecoming 2009

Games

Thursday, October 28
Kachel Field House, 5 PM - 7 PM

  1. The entry form MUST be submitted ONLINE at https://my.uww.edu by 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 14th.
  2. The $5.00 non-refundable fee for the rental of equipment MUST be submitted to Career & Leadership Development by 4:00pm Thursday, October 14th.
  3. The Tug of War will be run and judged in three categories (Men, Women, and Coed) only. All other games will run under normal divisions.
  4. Groups may enter/participate in as few or as many games as they choose.
  5. Members of groups not participating in a specific event must not be on or run through the playing field. Points will be deducted or the group will be disqualified from the games. (HSC Discretion)
  6. Hold Harmless forms signed by all participants are due no later than 4:45pm on Thursday, October 28, 2010. If hold harmless forms are not turned in, the group will not participate.

Good sportsmanship is expected and required.

Please be aware these games are physical activities, so be careful! HSC is not liable for any injuries incurred while participating in or viewing all games.

The following games are scheduled for Thursday, October 28, from 5 to 7 pm in the Kachel Field House.

Individuals in need of accommodations should contact Chris Hollar at hollarc@uww.edu or 262-472-1167 as soon as possible.

Questions concerning the Homecoming Games should be directed to Kate and Nick the Game Coordinators, by emailing homecoming@uww.edu or leaving a message at Career & Leadership Development at 262-472-1471.
2010 Homecoming Games

MYSTERY GAME

  1. Each team will consist of six members. One team per group. Coed teams must have 3 male and 3 female members.
  2. Participants must wear tennis shoes.
  3. Each organization is required to bring a game piece.
  4. Decisions by the judges are FINAL.

TUG OF WAR - ROPE BURN

  1. Each team will consist of six members. One team per group. Coed teams shall have no more than three men.
  2. No spikes/cleats. Any person wearing spikes (rubber or metal) will disqualify his/her team.
  3. There will be an unlimited participant weight total.
  4. No wrapping the rope around the wrist.
  5. A single elimination tournament shall be held. Places in the brackets will be determined in advance by an open draw.
  6. No helping contestants in the way of touching the rope or the contestant is disqualified.
  7. Gloves may be worn.
  8. A scarf will be secured to the middle of a rope. Ten or more feet will separate the teams as marked. The scarf will start suspended in the middle of the gap, at a designated line. At the start signal, both teams will begin to try to pull the scarf to their side of the gap. Lines on the ground will determine the end of the gap. A time limit of ten minutes will be placed on each "pull."
  9. The same team members must pull in all rounds with two alternates. Teams violating this rule will be disqualified. Team members will be marked during first round pull. Teams must have 6 people to pull.
  10. Decisions by the judges are FINAL.

PYRAMID

  1. Each team will consist of ten members. One team per group. Coed teams shall have no more than five men.
  2. The pyramid is built for time only. Once built, you must hold it for ten seconds. There will be a ten yard running start.
  3. Lowest level of pyramid must have hands and knees touching the mat/floor at all times. If hands and knees are not touching the mat/floor the team will be disqualified.
  4. Groups may not lie down. If in doubt about your strategy, please contact the game coordinators.
  5. One attempt per team.
  6. Everyone must start standing straight up, with feet on the floor.
  7. Gloves may be worn.
  8. Decisions by the judges are FINAL.