April 18, 2014
Presidents and Members of Patterson Court,
It brings me great pleasure to present to you Greek Week 2014. The goal of Greek Week is to
unite the Patterson Court Community under a common bond of friendship. There are activities to
help the community, to foster friendship, and of course, to have some fun along the way. Greek
Week has been an event I have looked forward to since becoming a member of Phi Delta Theta
my freshmen year. My goal this year is to make Greek Week something that every member of
Patterson Court values and appreciates as much as I do. It presents a great opportunity for
students to relieve stress and have fun before finals begin.
Every year, there are a variety of events that are decided upon by Greek Week representatives
from each Patterson Court Organization. This year, as in past years, we did our best to make the
events as inclusive and fair as possible, giving each organization an equal chance to win the
competition. Inside this handbook, the list of events, the rules and points associated with each
event, and the location at which they will be held can be found. I advise each of you to
familiarize yourselves with this information so that there will be minimal confusion and chaos
during the week of the events.
Greek Week has been an event that some organizations value more than others. In discussion
with the Greek Week representatives, we felt that a cash prize along with a trophy would provide
extra incentive for organizations and maximize participation. The Patterson Court Executive
Board agreed that this would be a good idea, and this year both the male and female
organizations that tally up the most points will be rewarded $500 each. This money will go
towards the philanthropy of the organization’s choice. They will also be presented with a
trophy. The PCC Executive Board must be notified and approve the organization’s plan before
the money is spent.
Greek Week is quickly approaching, and I hope that you are all as excited as I am for the events
to begin. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me at
[email protected].
Best,
Tim Hines
PCC Social Chair
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Table of Contents
Greek Week Reps
Page 4
Greek Week Calendar
Page 5
Penny War Fundraising
Drive
Pages 6-7
Banner Contest
Page 8
Tournament Rules
Page 9
Dodgeball
Trivia
Cornhole
Pages 10-11
Page 12
Pages 13-14
6-vs-6 Volleyball
Page 15
Poker
Page 16
Tug of War
Page 17
Flickerball
Pages 18-20
Three-Legged Race/Water
Balloon Toss
Page 21
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A special thanks to all of the Greek Week Reps:
Alpha Kappa Alpha: Lauren Bradley
Alpha Phi Alpha: Anthony Carson
Connor House: Lindsey Blum
Delta Sigma Theta: Joi Spaulding and Joyelle Newton
Kappa Alpha Order: John Soper
Kappa Alpha Psi: Myles Atkins and Justin Hill
Kappa Sigma: Ben Hartshorn
Phi Delta Theta: Colin Merrill and Patrick Rollo
Phi Gamma Delta: Hunter Price
Rusk Eating House: Emily Ness
Sigma Alpha Epsilon: Keith Durante
Sigma Phi Epsilon: Jacob Cole
Turner Eating House: Kathryn Mase and Maddie Smith
Warner Eating House: Tanvi Kejriwal
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Greek Week 2014 (April 29-May 1st)
Schedule of Events
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
5:30-6:30
5:00-7:00
6:00-7:00
Opening Event at Union
Amphitheatre
Cornhole Tourney
Tug of War
7:00-9:30
7:00-9:30
7:00-9:30
Dodgeball Tourney
Volleyball Tourney
Flickerball/Three-Legged
Race/Water Ball
9:00-11:00
9:00-TBD
10-10:30
Trivia Night
Poker Night
Closing Event at Richardson
Stadium immediately
following Flickerball
Food will be provided
Food will be provided
General Notes
*For the team sports, NPHC organization will be allowed to team up if they so choose
since they have smaller numbers. Whatever place the combined team finishes in, points
will be rewarded to each organization associated with the team.
*For all competitions requiring brackets, the bracket assignments will be generated
randomly with the Greek Week Reps monitoring.
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Penny War Fundraising Drive
I am proud to announce that this year, PCC has agreed to partner with
Davidson College’s Chapter of International Justice Mission during Greek
Week. The Davidson chapter of IJM works within the Davidson
community to raise awareness and funds in support of their international
partner. All funds go directly to IJM, where they are used to financially
support investigative initiatives and rescue operations. Thirty dollars buys
an aftercare package, two hundred and twenty-two dollars provides a
victim with access to medical care and twelve hundred funds a month of
investigations. Thus far, Davidson College’s chapter has raised more than
three thousand dollars to support this cause.
Penny Wars is a game to be competed between organizations. The object is
to get as many points as possible during the “war.” All of the money raised
during the penny war will be donated to Davidson College’s IJM Chapter.
Game Format:
 The war will last the duration of Greek Week (Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday). It will end at 4:30 on Thursday afternoon.
 Each organization will be designated a sealed, one gallon plastic milk
container, with a slit large enough to insert coins and bills into. The
milk containers will be labeled with the name of the organization.
 The containers will be located in the Union and will be watched over
by both PCC and IJM members.
 The containers will be placed out every morning at 9:00 and put
away by 4:00 in the afternoon.
Rules:
 Members of each organization put pennies into their own individual
containers. One point is received for every penny in the container.
 Organizations may put other coins and paper currency into the
containers of OTHER organizations. Each silver coin or bill reduces
the number of points from that container by the amount of the coin
(e.g. a nickel reduces the points by five, a dime by ten, a dollar by
100, etc.…).
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 Containers will be emptied and counted daily. The total monetary
amount of silver coins and paper currency is deducted from the total
number of pennies for that day.
Greek Week Points:
 The team wins by collecting the most points at the end of the war,
NOT by raising the most money.
1st place—10 points
2nd place—8 points
3rd place—6 points
Every participating organization—2 points
BONUS: If your organization raises over $50 (this includes money
put into your container by other organizations, you will be awarded 2
bonus points.
Note: This is designed to be a fun game that raises money for a great cause.
Please don’t get too caught up in the competitive spirit of the week and
take any money from any other organization’s containers.
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Banner Contest
Date: Thursday, May 1st, Halftime of Flickerball Tournament
Where: Richardson Stadium (Football field)
Rules:
 Banner must display chapter letters or house name and the phrase
“Greek Week 2014”
 No profanity, tasteless nudity, or substance abuse may be portrayed.
 The banners should be hand drawn (cannot be computer generated).
 The banner should be displayed during the duration of the flickerball
tournament. They will be displayed along the front of the bleachers at
Richardson Stadium.
General Information:
 To be eligible for participation points, you must have your banner
hanging at the stadium by Thursday at 6:30, before the flickerball
tournament begins.
 Individuals who are unaffiliated with Patterson Court organizations
will judge the banners. Sarah Pankratz, the PCC Advisor will serve to
organize this committee of voters.
 The winner will be announced during halftime of the flickerball
tournament.
 Banner should be removed at the conclusion of Greek Week, after the
winners are announced.
Greek Week Points:
1st place—10 points
2nd place—8 points
3rd place—6 points
Every participating organization—2 points
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Tournaments: General Rules
Participation:
• Participation is limited to members of the Patterson Court
community.
• A maximum of one team per organization may enter each
tournament.
• All teams need to check-in 15 minutes before their first scheduled
tournament. Any team that does not have a full team prior to the
start of tournament play will be disqualified from the tournament.
Place/Points Received Per Event:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place organizations will be awarded points for their finishes.
Each other organization will be awarded 2 base points for participation.
These two points will not be added to the winning organizations. For
example, the first place finisher will be awarded only 10 points, not 12.
1st place—10 points
2nd place—8 points
3rd place—6 points
Every other participating organization—2 points
**Important note: NPHC organizations will be allowed to combine teams
for the following events: Dodgeball, Flickerball, and Volleyball.
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Dodgeball
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 7:30 (Check-in, 7:15)
Location: Baker Sports Complex (Upper level)
General Rules:
• Games will be played in the Baker Sports Complex.
• There will be two playing courts; one for female organizations and one for
male organizations. The court size is half of a basketball court.
• Each team will consist of a max of 8 players. A minimum of 5 players is
required to start the match.
• Each match will be best 2 out of 3 games.
• Substitutions of line-ups cannot be made during a game, with an exception
for injuries.
• No time outs are permitted, with the exception of an injured player.
Starting Rush:
• There will be 4-6 balls on the dividing line of each court. Cones will be set
up so that this line will be clear to all participants.
• All players must start with their hand on the bleachers or net (depending
on what side you are on) before the start of each match.
• There will be a no hitting zone at the start so that people cannot be hit
trying to retrieve a ball. Players cannot throw a ball while in this zone.
Smaller cones will set up so that this zone will be clear to all participants.
Game Rules:
• A player is eliminated when a ball hits them or when a member of the
opposite team catches a ball a player threw before it hits the ground.
• A thrown ball is considered dead after first contact with the ground or any
object that is not a player. If a ball bounces off of the net or the wall and
then hits a player, they are not out.
• A ball can be caught, however, after first contact with anything but the
ground.
• A player may use a ball to block a thrown ball.
• If a player drops a ball they are using to block another ball with, that
player will be called out.
• Re-entry is allowed if a player on your team catches a ball. If a person on
your team catches a ball, the person who threw it is out, and the person
who has been out the longest is then allowed to re- enter the game.
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• The centerline is the boundary for both teams. Any player stepping over
the centerline at any time will be called out.
Greek Week Points:
See “Tournaments: General Rules” (page 9).
BONUS: If each member of your organization comes in a matching
uniform displaying your organization’s name or letters on it, you will
receive 2 bonus points.
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Trivia
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 9:00 (Check-in, 8:45)
Location: Summit (On-Campus)
General Rules:
 Each team can have no more than 4 members per organization.
 Team members MAY NOT rotate throughout the different rounds. The
same four members representing a team are the only people permitted to
play all of the rounds that night.
Game Format:
 There will be 3 rounds of team trivia. Each round will contain 7 general
questions. The final questions will be a bonus wager. Your organization
will be allowed to wager 15, 30, or 50 points.
 1st round questions will be worth 5 points each. 2nd round questions will be
worth 10 points each. For the last round, the questions will be worth 20
points each.
 Blank answer sheets will be provided for each round.
 You will have 20 seconds to answer each question before you must turn in
your answer sheet. Failure to get your sheet in on time will result in no
points for that question.
 There will be a slideshow prepared displaying the questions.
 The trivia questions will be based on general knowledge.
Game Rules:
 No cell phones, computers, or any other electronic devices may be used for
answering questions. If you are caught, your team will be disqualified for
the remainder of the round.
 All answers are final.
Greek Week Points:
1st place—10 points
2nd place—8 points
3rd place—6 points
Every participating organization—2 points
BONUS: If your organization has one member represented from each
year, your organization will receive 2 bonus points towards your Greek
Week point total.
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Cornhole Tournament
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 5:00 (Check-in, 4:45)
Location: Patterson Court Lawn
General Rules:
 There will be two players per organization.
 No substitutions or rotating players throughout the tournament.
 The cornhole boards will be 45 ft. away from each other. This is the official
cornhole distance.
 Single-elimination and bracket will be generated randomly.
Game Format:
 Doubles Play: Two players are partners against another team of two players.
One member of each organization pitches from one cornhole platform and his
or her teammate pitches from the other cornhole platform.
 Innings: Every cornhole match is broken down into innings of play. During
each inning, players must pitch all four cornhole bags.
 The first side of players alternate pitching cornhole bags until they have each
thrown all four bags. After this occurs, the players on the other side will
alternate throwing the same bags.
 The team that scored in the preceding inning pitches first in the next inning.
Scoring:
 If a bag is tossed and lands in the hole, it is worth 3 points.
 If a bag is tossed and lands on the board, but does not make it into the hole, it
is worth 1 point.
 If a bag is tossed and lands off of the board or hits the ground first, no points
are awarded.
 Add up how many points you earn and compare them to your opponent
beside you.
 Equal points cancel each other out so that only one team can score per round.
For example, if you scored 5 points and your opponent scored 3, you will add
2 points to your overall score and your team will throw first in the next
round.
 If you scored 6 points and your opponent scored 6 as well, there will be no
points awarded and whoever threw first in the last round will throw first
again. A game is won when a team reaches 21 points EXACTLY.
 If you exceed 21 points, your score is automatically reduced to 11 and play
continues.
Greek Week Points:
See “Tournaments: General Rules” (page 9).
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BONUS: If each member of your organization comes in a matching uniform
displaying your organization’s name or letters on it, you will receive 2 bonus
points.
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6-vs-6 Volleyball Tournament
Date: Wednesday, April 30th, 7:00 (Check-in, 6:45)
Where: Baker Sports Complex (Upper Courts)
General Rules:
 Games will be self-refereed, but there will always be an intramural official
present during the games. The official will monitor each game and help
settle disputes if needed and explain applicable rules. If it comes to the
official’s determination on a call or ruling, his or her decision is final.
 Players are not to permitted to touch the net. Insignificant contact with the
net by a player not involved in the action is not considered a fault.
 A player may not attack or block a serve until it has dropped below the top
of the net.
 Court lines are considered in the field of play.
 A ball that contacts the ceiling, the lights, or other overhead objects may be
played only on the same side of the net and inside the playing area.
 The walls, court divider nets, wall pads, bleachers, and net antennae are all
out of play.
 A ball passing over or outside the antennae is out of play.
 There must be six players on the court at all times.
Game Duration and Scoring
 Each match will consist of one game. The tournament will be singleelimination.
 Games are played to 25 points by a rally scoring method. You do not have
to be serving to be rewarded a point. Teams must win by two points.
Substitutions
 Substitutions are allowed as long as they are controlled. For example, there
is a set pattern of rotating in and out. Players cannot sub in and out
whenever they would like, unless there is an injury.
Greek Week Points:
See “Tournaments: General Rules” (page 9).
BONUS: If each member of your organization comes in a matching
uniform displaying your organization’s name or letters on it, you will receive 2
bonus points.
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Poker Night
Date: Wednesday, April 30th, 9:00 (Check-in, 8:45)
Where: Union, Room 313 (Café level)
This year we will be including a Texas Hold 'Em poker game into the
Greek Week festivities. Many people play many different ways and so we
have decided that the representatives from each organization should be
allowed to determine how they would like the night to go.
There will be a meeting with all of the individuals that plan on
participating (one per organization), in order to best determine the specific
rules. The meeting will be Thursday, April 24th during Common Hour.
Each organization’s representative will be notified of where this meeting
will take place once we receive notification of who they are.
Greek Week Points:
1st place—10 points
2nd place—8 points
3rd place—6 points
Every participating organization—2 points
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Tug of War
Date: Thursday, May 1st, 6:00 (Check-in 5:45)
Where: Patterson Court Lawn
General Rules:
 Teams will consist of a maximum of 8 players.
 For men organizations, their combined weight total must not exceed
1200 pounds.
 For women organizations, their combined weight total must not
exceed 900 pounds.
 The teams will be setup in a single-elimination bracket.
 Cleats are allowed as long as they are not metal. Closed toed shoes
are required for participation. You may also wear gloves.
 The first person in line must be completely behind the cone on their
side.
Game Format:
 The center of the rope will be marked or have a flag wrapped around
it and aligned with the center cone.
 As soon as a command is given, each team starts to pull the rope into
their territory.
 The objective of the game is for each team to pull the rope along with
the members of the opposing team to their side. As soon as the center
of the rope passes one of the two cones nearest to the teams, that
organization will be determined winner.
Greek Week Points:
1st place—10 points
2nd place—8 points
3rd place—6 points
Every participating organization—2 points
BONUS: If your organization has one member represented from each
year, your organization will receive 2 bonus points towards your
Greek Week point total.
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Flickerball
Date: Thursday, May 1st, 7:00 (Check-in, 6:45)
Where: Richardson Stadium (Football field)
Start of Game:
 An intramural official will hold a coin toss before every game. The winner will
decide to receive, defer, or choose side.
 A minimum of 5 players is needed to start the game. There are only 7 players
allowed on the field at once, per team.
 On the kickoff the ball is teed up, on foot or ground. The receiving team must
have 3 people lined up on the line, with the other 4 players located anywhere
behind or on the line. The ball must travel 20 yards before the receiving team
touches the ball. If the ball fails to go 20 yards without the receiving team
touching it, the ball is automatically placed on the kicking team’s 35-yard line
(The dimensions of the field will be altered due to the field being split up).
Length of Game:
 A game will consist of two 10-minute periods.
 There will be a continuous clock until the last two minutes of the 1st and 2nd half.
During those two minutes, the clock stops only on incomplete passes, runner
goes out of bounds, change of possessions, or timeouts.
 Half time will be 5 minutes long. The clock will start at the end of 5 minutes.
 Each team is awarded 3 timeouts per game. The time out is 1 minute in length.
 Overtime: Overtime will start with a coin toss. The winner will decide whether to
play offense or defense first. Each team will start 1st and goal from the 15-yard
line. Repeat process until score is not tied. If you are on offense first during the
1st overtime, you will be on defense first during the 2nd overtime.
Scoring:
 A touchdown is worth 6 points.
 PAT will begin at the 5 or 10 yard line
 PAT Conversion are scored as follows:
o A successful PAT 5yrd line = 1 point
o A successful PAT 10yrd line = 2 Point
 A safety will count as 2 points for the defensive team.
Line of Scrimmage:
 A minimum of 4 offensive players must be on the line of scrimmage before the
ball is snapped. A 5yd penalty will be assessed for illegal formation.
 One person may be in motion at one time. Must be set in order for another
person to go in motion. Illegal motion will be a 5yd penalty.
Passing:
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
When the ball is in play, the team having possession may pass as many times as
it desires on each play with the ball becoming dead only when it hits the ground,
goes out of bounds, or when a player carrying it is deflaged by a defensive
player.
 A pass may be thrown in any direction.
 If opposing players catch a pass simultaneously, the ball becomes dead and
belongs to the passing team at the point where the pass was caught.
 If a player advances the ball, then after the run attempts to pass but the pass falls
incomplete, the ball will be put in play where the pass was attempted. Play will
resume with the next scheduled down.
 The bobbled pass is a judgment call, with specific provisions. If a receiver is
deflaged while bobbling a pass, the ball is downed at the point of deflag,
provided the receiver hangs onto the ball. If the bobbled pass is lost by the
receiver and caught by his teammate or intercepted by an opposing player, the
officials are to decide if the ball is down at the point of the pulled player, or if the
completion or interception is to be allowed.
 A player must have at least one foot in bounds when he or she catches a pass.
Catching:
 A play is considered dead if a receiver catches the ball with a knee/elbow on the
ground.
 If an offensive player goes out of bounds, then back inbounds, he cannot make
first contact with the ball.
Running:
 No stiff-arms are allowed. A 10 yd penalty will be assessed if it occurs.
 No flag-guarding. A 10 yd penalty will be assessed if it occurs.
 If a flag accidently falls off, the runner is down whenever he or she is touched
with one hand by a defensive player.
 No blocking. A 10 yd penalty will be assessed if it occurs.
 Incidental contact is allowed; contact to gain an advantage is not.
Defense:
 Pulling the flag
o A runner becomes down one their flag has been pulled.
o Players are allowed to dive to pull flags
 Players may only rush the quarterback once every set of four downs. The blitz
does not have to be announced. During games, the defense will begin counting
out loud so that both teams can hear, after the snap of the ball. A 5 yd penalty
will be assessed for blitzing more than once during a set of four downs.
 If the defense chooses not to use their blitz or if they have already used it for the
set of downs, they must wait until the defenders count gets to 5 before they can
rush the quarterback.
 You cannot impede the runner in any way. Do not grab clothing. A 10 yd penalty
will be assessed if it occurs.
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No encroachment will be allowed. You cannot draw the offense offsides with
verbal/physical action. A 5 yd penalty will be assessed from the spot of the ball
if it occurs.
Pass Interference:
 Defensive pass interference is considered any contact or face guarding that
prevents the offensive player from catching the ball. There will be a 10 yd
penalty from the original spot of the ball and an automatic first down if this
occurs.
 Offensive pass interference is considered to be any contact by the offensive
player to gain an advantage in getting open. There will be a 10 yd penalty from
the original spot of the ball and a loss of down.
Punts:
 No fake punts
 The receiving team may not rush the kicker and must have 3 people on the line
of scrimmage when the ball is kicked.
Conduct:
 No taunting the other team. 10 yd penalty followed by an ejection for a 2nd
offense.
 No disrespecting the officials in any way. 10 yd penalty and automatic ejection.
 No fighting. Automatic ejection
Greek Week Points:
See “Tournaments: General Rules” (page 9).
BONUS: If each member of your organization comes in a matching uniform
displaying your organization’s name or letters on it, you will receive 2 bonus
points.
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Three-Legged Race and Water Balloon Toss
Date: Thursday, May 1st, Halftime of Flickerball (Be there by 8:00)
Where: Richardson Stadium (Track)
Three-Legged Race
General Rules:
 Two members per organization.
 Using a rope, each pair ties one partner’s right ankle to the other’s left
ankle.
 When the whistle blows or a command is given, all of the pairs,
assembled side by side at the starting line, race to the finish line (100
meters).
 The first team whose pairs all cross the finish line wins.
Greek Week Points:
1st—5 points
2nd—4 points
3rd—3 points
Every participating organization—1 point
Water Balloon Toss
General Rules:
 Two members per organization.
 With all organizations forming two straight lines, teammates will face
each other.
 Players will start 5 yards a part from one another. After each successful
toss, both players must move 5 yards back.
 This routine would continue until the last team with an intact balloon
wins.
Greek Week Points:
1st—5 points
2nd—4 points
3rd—3 points
Every participating organization—1 point
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