红领巾瓜报

Groups will decorate a 4'x8' banner to be displayed around campus. Winning group to receive a $100 award.

Who can compete | Any student group and/or Spirit Competition Teams

General Information

1. The banner competition is designed to display the creative skills and abilities of WSU students by creating an artistic banner showcasing Shocker pride at 红领巾瓜报 University.
2. A 4鈥� (long) x 8鈥� (wide) vinyl banner with grommets (holes) must be used. Groups will be provided a banner on a first-come, first-serve basis.
3. Groups should use waterproof materials and keep the banner 2D because the banner may be displayed in an outdoor location. Please refrain from using glitter. The Traditions Committee reserves the right to discontinue the display of a banner if it does not sufficiently withstand the weather conditions.
4. Although the utmost care will be taken with the banners, the Traditions Committee cannot assume responsibility for banners with wet paint or materials adhered to them nor can we ensure the safety of your banner as they are displayed publicly with limited security.
5. Once Shocktoberfest is over, banners will be available for pick up between Wednesday, October 9 鈥� Tuesday, October 15, in SE&B Office, RSC Room 216. Banners are not picked up during this time will become property of SE&B and may be discarded.

Rules

1. On Theme: Shocktoberfest is a "Blast from the Past" and should celebrate life at Wichita State through the decades. Pick a time period since WSU's founding to highlight in your banner. 
2. Banners are due Tuesday, September 24 by 5 p.m. in SE&B Office, RSC Room 216. Banners that are turned in after 5 p.m. may be hung but will not be judged. The Traditions Committee will determine if any late banners will be hung.
3. No computer generated artwork will be allowed on the banners.
4. The Traditions Committee reserves the right not to display any banner that is deemed inappropriate.

Requirements

1. The banner will focus on "Blast from the Past" and should celebrate life at 红领巾瓜报 through the decades. Pick a time period since WSU's founding to highlight in your banner. 
2. The name of the sponsoring group must be clearly seen and spelled out on the banner. (Greek letters are allowed, but the organization鈥檚 name must still be spelled out.)
3. Shocktoberfest 2024 must appear somewhere on the banner.

Registration is captured on one form listed at the end of this page.

Individuals and departments are encouraged to show their Shocker Pride and celebrate Shocktoberfest. Individual winners will receive a $50 Shocker Store Gift Card and the winning department will receive $100 towards an office party. 

Who can compete | Individual Faculty/Staff, On-Campus Residents, Departments

General Information

1. Any WSU department, individual staff member, or on-campus resident(s) may compete by decorating doors on campus to promote both Shocktoberfest and school spirit.
2. No themes are assigned so door decoration themes are up to the discretion of the department or individual. Door decoration must promote Shocker Pride.
3. Judging will take place the week of Shocktoberfest and you will be notified in at least 24 hours in advanced of the judging committee鈥檚 arrival.
4. The office of the winning door will receive an office party valued at $100 to be arranged at a later date.
5. Individual award recipients will receive a $50 Shocker Store Gift Card.

Rules

1. Department/Faculty/Staff Door decorations must be finished by Friday, September 27 at 5 p.m. and remain on display through Friday, October 4.
2. On-Campus Resident(s) decorations must be finished by Sunday, September 29 at 10 p.m. and remain on display through Friday, October 4.
3. Use materials that will not damage doors and/or walls. Painters tape is recommended. Use caution when using/removing command strips.
4. The door used must remain fully operational with decoration.
5. All materials should be flame resistant.
6. Trees and greenery must be artificial and flame resistant.
7. Any lights used must by UL - approved and low wattage.
8. Fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguisher cabinets, smoke detectors, and exit signs must not be covered and exits must not be blocked.
9. No cords for electricity or other purposes are allowed under doors or across/in hallways.

Requirements

1. The decoration should celebrate 红领巾瓜报 Shocker Pride and may incorporate the theme 鈥淏last from the Past鈥�
2. Shocktoberfest 2024 must appear somewhere on the decoration.

Registration is captured on one form listed at the end of this page.

Wednesday, October 2 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Event held at Chicken N Pickle during the SGA sponsored Night at Chicken N Pickle.

Who can compete | Individual Faculty/Staff, On-Campus Residents, Departments, Spirit Teams

 

Rules

1. Teams must registered by Tuesday, September 24 at midnight
2. Shocktoberfest Committee will accept the first 16 teams and will notify all applicants.
3. Tournament will be played in doubles and teams may have between 2 and 6 players on their roster.
4. All matches will be Doubles and co-ed.
5. Matches will be played in best two out of three to 11 points, win by 1 or 2 points.
6. Single elimination with a consolation bracket
7. Teams will switch court sides at the end of each game. If the teams play a 3rd game, teams will switch at 6 points.
8. It is preferred that players bring their own equipment but equipment will be available for use free to players.

Requirements

1. All players must wear close toed shoes.
2. All players must be present at the scheduled time of play

Prize

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a trophy.
• Spirit Competition Teams who place will receive a trophy and the top three teams will receive points as noted below.

Calling all student organization members! Let's support our Shocker Baseball and fill Eck Stadium on Friday, October 4!!! 

Who can compete | Recognized Student Organizations, Spirit Competition Teams

General Information

1. Any group registered for the Spirit Competition or Recognized Student Organization is eligible to win.
2. Individuals may only represent a Spirit Team or RSO, they can not sign in for both. Individuals who sign in for both will be disqualified and removed from the competition.
3. Individuals who check-in must be listed on their Spirit Team Roster or have membership on the RSO groups ShockerSync Page.
4. The winning group will receive a $300 award towards their student group.

Winning Group

1. Groups with 50% of their roster/membership are eligible to win.
2. Groups who meet the above criteria will be entered into a drawing.

Registration is not required for this event.

Individuals, groups, departments, and community are welcome to enter the Shocktoberfest Parade. Accepted entries include but are not limited to walking units, dance teams, decorated cars, carts, and floats.

Awards

Three $500 awards will be given to entries that meet the following judging standards

• Originality and Creativity
• General Appearance
  Showmanship:
• Entertaining and Engaging
• Craftsmanship, if applicable
• Representation of group,
  organization, business

• Serves as a liaison between the Traditions Committee and members of the team they represent.
• Communicates to their team all rules, policies and updates concerning changes in schedules.
• Ensures all event or competition fees are paid on behalf of the team.
• Obtains any waivers, forms or documentation needed for an event.
• The Captain will be the point of contact in the event of an incident, infraction and/or breach of the student code of conduct made by one or the whole of the team.

The Captain of Spirit Competition team will need to download the SHOCKTOBERFEST TEAM ROSTER file which must be completed and submitted to the Traditions Chairperson. The Traditions Chairperson will reach out once the Team Registration deadline has passed.

Contained in the SHOCKTOBERFEST TEAM ROSTER

• Page 1 鈥� ROSTER | You will need first name, last name, and WSU ID of all team members.
• Page 2 鈥� EVENTS  & SCORE SHEET | Indicate which events your team will be participating in. You may also use this page to track your teams progress throughout the week.
• Page 3 - PICKLEBALL | If you are participating, list your 6 players on this tab
• Page 4 鈥� PARADE | A guide to help you in submitting your parade entry

Only individuals listed on the team鈥檚 official ROSTER will be permitted to participate in events, including participation events, if the group is competing in the Spirit Competition.

Individuals may only serve on and or represent one competing team and are not permitted on multiple rosters.

Download Team Roster

Participation points are earned through events and competitions. This section explains how points are calculated for events where attendance is required.

A check-in table will be at each event where participation points are earned. We will use the official roster and the individual must sign-in with their WSU ID. The ID on the card much match the name and id provided on the official roster.

Competitions

Groups who compete but do not place in an individual event are still eligible for points towards the Spirit Competition.

Example: 6 teams compete in a dodgeball tournament. Only 4 of the 6 are participating in the Spirit Competition. The Spirit Competition Teams are ranked separately based on their performance in the overall event. 

 

The following table outlines the maximum amount of points that can be earned through participation in individual events. These points all count towards the Spirit Competition.