PASS THE PAW PACKET
Organization & University Housing Competition
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Dear Student Organization & University Housing Student Housing Community Representative,
The 2017 Homecoming Executive Council with the support of the Jaguar Production Crew is excited to present
Augusta University Homecoming 2017,Welcome to the Jungle. The 2017 Augusta University Homecoming will be
celebrated from Monday, February 13 through Saturday, February 18, 2017. The week will offer many events for
everyone to celebrate Augusta University beginning with Wear Blue, Get Food where students will have the
opportunity to wear blue to show school spirit and enjoy a free meal with friend on February 13th from 11-1pm. The
Augusta University Basketball game vs. Lander University will end Homecoming 2017 on Saturday, February 18th,
2017.
The 2017 Homecoming Executive Council invites organizations and students living in University Housing to
participate in the all events that have been planned. The events have been formed into a friendly competition,
entitled the Pass the Paw competition, with two categories for specific campus populations:
1. Student Organizations
2. Student Housing Communities
All the events of Pass the Paw are included in the subsequent parts of the packet, all participating groups will be
asked to designate one representative for all mandatory meetings as well as point of communication. However, the
content of this packet should be shared with students involved as well.
To enter into Pass the Paw, each Student Organization/Student Housing Community will need to submit an Entry
Form online at via the ​Homecoming Website​ by ​Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 4:00 PM​.​ On the form you will
need to indicate the representative, as well as the activities/events that you will be participating in throughout
Homecoming.
Student Organization​:
We will have a Pass the Paw Mandatory Student Organization Meeting which will take place on ​Tuesday, January
31, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Hardy Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of the JSAC​. At this meeting the Pass the Paw
Director will explain all components of Pass the Paw in further detail and answer any questions you may have.
Student Housing Community​:
We will have a Pass the Paw Mandatory Student Housing Community Meeting which will take place at a spring
semester staff meeting. At this meeting the Pass the Paw Director will explain all components of Pass the Paw in
further detail and answer an​y questions you may have.
We are excited to share this historically spirited week with you and hope for your Homecoming experience to be
welcoming and memorable! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
In Jaguar Pride,
Allie Altman
Pass the Paw Director,
Homecoming Executive Council/Jaguar Production Crew
[email protected]​ (770-715-9397)
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Augusta University HOMECOMING 2017
DISCLAIMER
This applies to all rules and events henceforth in the
Homecoming 2017 Rules Packet:
All rules are subject to change at the discretion of the
Homecoming Executive Council, supported by the Jaguar
Production Crew. Participating individuals will be notified if
any changes are made in a timely manner.
All decisions made by the Homecoming Executive Council are
final.
*If any competitor arrives more than 15 minutes past the time
designated in this packet, 10 points will be automatically
reduced from the participation points from the individuals or
groups overall score.
All Homecoming events are ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL
SUBSTANCE FREE! ​If any individual including someone in
your organization brings alcohol to/appears to be under the
influence at ANY Homecoming event/activity, your
organization will be DISQUALIFIED FROM ALL OF
HOMECOMING AND THAT INDIVIDUAL WILL BE
ESCORTED OUT OF THE EVENT​.
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HOMECOMING AMBASSADOR PROGRAM INFORMATION
You must be available to meet on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM in Butler
Meeting Room on the 2nd floor of the JSAC for the Mandatory Ambassador
Meeting.
Homecoming Ambassador Criteria:
● You must post on social media and other forms of marketing at least 6 times
a week to promote homecoming week and activities from the meeting until
Homecoming Week ends.
● You must volunteer at least two (2) event during Homecoming, there will be
sign-ups at the Mandatory Ambassador Meeting.
Organization Participation Points:
Each member from a student organization who:
● Registers through the Homecoming Ambassador application
● Attends the Mandatory Ambassador Meeting
● Volunteers for their Homecoming shift
● Actively posts about Homecoming events during and before Homecoming
Week
will receive two points toward their organization during the Pass the Paw
Competition, with a maximum of ten points per Student Organization in this
category.
(2 points) x (5 Homecoming Ambassadors) = 10 Pass the Paw Points!
On the Pass the Paw Application, Student Organization Representatives must list
up to five Homecoming Ambassadors who have already filled out an application
for the Ambassador Program.
Homecoming Ambassador Applications are due on Friday, January 26, 2017!
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BANNER CONTEST
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING 2017
DUE:​ Friday, February 10, 2017
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WHERE:​ Student Life & Engagement or JSAC Operations
​ TIME:​ 12:00 PM
HUNG:​ Sunday, February 12, 2017
DISPLAYED: ​Monday, February 13-Thursday, February 16, 2017
WHERE:
Student Housing Communities: University Village Breezeways, Oak Hall and Elm Hall Lobbies.
Student Organizations: JSAC Breezeway & Wellness Center.
*The location of where each student organization banner will be displayed will be drawn at the Pass the
Paw Mandatory Meeting on January 31, 2017.
WHAT IS THE HOMECOMING BANNER CONTEST​?
The Homecoming Banner Contest is an opportunity for organizations/student housing to celebrate
Homecoming by creating banners which flaunt the spirit of Homecoming 2017 and showcase their
artistic talent.
This year’s banner contest gives Pass the Paw competitors the opportunity to create a banner based
around the overall theme, Augusta University Homecoming 2017: Welcome to the Jungle!
IMPORTANT DATES/DETAILS​:
Friday, February 10th
● Banners MUST be submitted to Student Life & Engagement second floor in suite 221 by 12:00
PM.
Sunday, February 12th
● Banners Hung by staff in the appropriate locations.
Thursday, February 16th
● Banners will be removed and the top three that have placed will be moved to Christenberry
Fieldhouse for further display.
Monday, February 20th
● Banners will be available for pick-up from Student Life & Engagement (Student Organizations)
or Oak Hall (Student Housing Communities). If not picked up by Friday, February 24, 2017 all
banners will be thrown away.
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ORGANIZATION JUDGING CRITERIA:
Originality
Adherence to Overall Homecoming Theme
Incorporation of Candidate/Organization Theme
Artistic Merit
ORGANIZATION/STUDENT HOUSING PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation
20 Points
BONUS POINTS:
Organization/Student Housing 1​st​ Place Bonus Points
Additional 15 Points
Organization/Student Housing 2​nd​ Place Bonus Points
Additional 10 Points
Organization/Student Housing 3​rd​ Place Bonus Points
Additional 5 Points
RULES​:
1. All student organizations must provide their own banners, which must be a white twin flat sheet,
designed to be hung horizontally.
a. The Student Housing Communities will be provided banner materials, contact Residence Life
staff for further directions.
2. Do NOT put any materials (example: GLITTER, wood, cardboard, etc.) on the banner.
a. If there are any extra materials on the banner, the candidate/organization/Housing
Community will be DISQUALIFIED from the banner competition.
3. The banner design MUST reflect the overall theme.
4. One of the following slogans MUST appear on the banner:
a. Homecoming 2017: Welcome to the Jungle!
b. Augusta University
c. Homecoming 2017 or February 13-18, 2017 or 02/13-18
d. “Jaguars,” “Jags,” “Go Jaguars,” or “Go Jags”
e. Organization/Student Housing Community Name(s) or Initial(s)
5. There will NOT be any banner checks. If your banner does not follow the above or is inappropriate it
will not be hung and you will not receive any points for this category.
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CAR CHALKING
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING 2017
WHEN: ​Friday, February 10, 2017
WHERE: ​Washington Hall Loop
​TIME:​ 12:00-2:00 PM
WHAT IS CAR CHALKING?
Car Chalking is a way to help advertise the upcoming week to the rest of the campus body. As well for
the candidates and organizations competing to gain extra points, and candidates competing to gain extra
points towards their candidacy.
IMPORTANT DATES/DETAILS:
Friday, February 10th
● All cars must arrive at Washington Hall Loop between the hours of 12:00-2:00 PM.
CANDIDATE PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation (2 points per car)
10 Points Max
ORGANIZATION/STUDENT HOUSING PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation (2 points per car)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
10 Points Max
RULES​:
In order to gain all 10 points, each candidate and organization must have five cars arrive between
12:00 and 2:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2017.
Each car does not have to be an organization member’s car; however they must vocalize when
they arrive which candidate or organization they are representing for points.
Each car should only be chalked in the vehicle’s rear window. The students will chalk their own
vehicles.
One of the following wording choices should appear on the rear window is:
a. Homecoming 2017: Welcome to the Jungle!
b. Augusta University or the official university acronym
c. Homecoming 2017 or February 13-18, 2017 or 02/13-18
d. “Jaguars,” “Jags,” “Go Jaguars,” or “Go Jags”
e. Organization/Student Housing Community Name(s) or Initial(s)
The 2017 Homecoming Executive Council would appreciate the cars remain chalked throughout
the week, however we understand if that is not possible.
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“WEAR BLUE GET FOOD FESTIVAL”
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING 2017
WHEN:​ Monday, February 13, 2017
​TIME:​ 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
WHERE: ​JSAC Patio; Rain Location: JSAC Ballroom & Breezeway
WHAT IS THE “WEAR BLUE GET FOOD FESTIVAL?”
“Wear BLUE Get Food Festival” is an event that will provide free food to the first 500 student that wear
BLUE attire. If a person does not wear BLUE attire, they will need to show that they are following the
Jaguar Production Crew on social media. The students will also have the opportunity to participate in fun,
interactive activities throughout the JSAC.
ATTENDANCE
Small Group: 5-10 Members, 2 Members MUST be Present
Medium Group: 11-15 Members, 5 Members MUST be Present
Large Group: 16-30 Members, 8 Members MUST be Present
X-Large Group: 30+ Members, 15 members MUST be Present
5 Points
ATTENDANCE BONUS POINTS
Organization/Student Housing with Highest Attendance
Additional 15 Points
Organization/Student Housing with 2​nd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 10 Points
Organization/Student Housing with 3​rd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 5 Points
CANDIDATE PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation
10 Points
ORGANIZATION/STUDENT HOUSING PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation
20 Points
RULES​:
1. To be awarded participation points, each candidate must sign-in at both the food aspect of the event as
well as must participate in at least one activity at the event.
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2. In order to gain the Pass the Paw Participation Points, each participating group must participate in at
least one activity at the event.
a. The list of these activities will be provided prior to the start of the week via email to the
designated representatives.
b. Each organization member must sign-in at the respective activity to gain the points.
AU Idol: Valentine Edition
(Produced by Jaguar Production Crew)
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING 2017
​TIME:​ 12:00-1:30pm
WHEN:​ Tuesday, February 14, 2017
WHERE:​ JSAC Breezeway
WHAT IS AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY IDOL?
Augusta University Idol is an opportunity for all Augusta University students to celebrate Homecoming
by singing fun tunes and engaging with the student body. Join The Augusta University Idol and the
Homecoming Executive Council for a good time!
If you want to participate in Augusta University Idol, please contact Allie Altman at:
[email protected]​.
ATTENDANCE
Small Group: 5-10 Members, 2 Members MUST be Present
Medium Group: 11-15 Members, 5 Members MUST be Present
Large Group: 16-30 Members, 8 Members MUST be Present
X-Large Group: 30+ Members, 15 Members MUST be Present
5 Points
ATTENDANCE BONUS POINTS
Organization/Student Housing with Highest Attendance
Additional 15 Points
Organization/Student Housing with 2​nd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 10 Points
Organization/Student Housing with 3​rd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 5 Points
CANDIDATE PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation
15 Points
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ORGANIZATION/STUDENT HOUSING PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation
20 Points
BONUS POINTS:
Organization/Student Housing/Candidate 1​st​ Place Bonus
Points
Additional 15 Points
Organization/Student Housing/Candidate 2​nd​ Place Bonus
Points
Additional 10 Points
Organization/Student Housing/Candidate 3​rd​ Place Bonus
Points
Additional 5 Points
RULES​:
1. Participation points are awarded for being present at Augusta University Idol, not necessarily for
singing. However, the candidate or student must be present for at least 30 minutes of the event to
receive points.
2. All participants in Augusta University Idol will receive a homecoming giveaway.
T-Shirt Swap
Augusta University Homecoming 2017
WHEN: ​Wednesday, February 15, 2017
WHERE: ​JSAC Breezeway
​TIME:​ 12:00-2:00 PM
WHAT IS THE T-SHIRT SWAP?
The T-shirt Swap is a chance for all students to bring in ONE T-shirt with any previous/current name for
Augusta University ​or ​any other university, and trade it in for ONE 2017 Augusta University
Homecoming T-shirt.
ATTENDANCE
Small Group: 5-10 Members, 2 Members MUST be Present
Medium Group: 11-15 Members, 5 Members MUST be Present
Large Group: 16-30 Members, 8 Members MUST be Present
X-Large Group: 30+ Members, 15 Members MUST be Present
5 Points
ATTENDANCE BONUS POINTS
Organization/Student Housing with Highest Attendance
Additional 15 Points
Organization/Student Housing with 2​nd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 10 Points
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Organization/Student Housing with 3​rd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 5 Points
Rules
1. Attendance points are awarded by signing in at the booth for your organization/student housing
community.
2. In order to sign in for your organization/student housing community, you MUST have a t-shirt to
swap.
Only one t-shirt per person will be allowed to swap.
RACE THROUGH THE JUNGLE
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING 2017
START DATE:​ ​Wednesday, February 15, 2017
END DATE: ​Thursday, February 16, 2017
WHERE:​ Online/Virtually
​ IME:​ 12:00 pm
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​ IME:​ ​2:00 am
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WHAT IS The Race Through the Jungle ?
Race Through the Jungle will use an online/smartphone application for students to participate in Augusta
University’s virtual “scavenger hunt.” Just take pictures to complete the missions and win points for your
team. Come to Go Downtown: Jaguar Jam Edition to see if your team wins!
IMPORTANT DATES/DETAILS:
Monday, February 13th
● Each team is required to send one representative from their team members in the Butler Meeting
Room, on the second floor of the JSAC from 7:00 PM-7:30 PM.
Thursday, February 16th
● All Race Through The Jungle team members are required to be present for Go Downtown:
Jaguar Jam Edition starting at 7:00 pm.
CANDIDATE PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation
15 Points
ORGANIZATION/STUDENT HOUSING PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation
20 Points
BONUS POINTS:
Organization/Student Housing 1​st​ Place Bonus Points
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15 Points
Organization/Student Housing 2​nd​ Place Bonus Points
10 Points
Organization/Student Housing 3​rd​ Place Bonus Points
5 Points
Candidate 1st Place Bonus Points
15 Points
Candidate 2nd Place Bonus Points
10 Points
Candidate 3rd Place Bonus Points
5 Points
RULES:
1. The Augusta University Homecoming Court Candidate must have a team of three (3) students.
a. One of the three (3) team members must be the candidate.
b. All team members must attend a Mandatory Team Meeting for the Race Through The
Jungle in the Butler Meeting Room, on the second floor of the JSAC, on Monday,
February 13th from 7:00-7:30 pm.
2. Each organization/Student Housing Community must select three (3) members to serve​ on their
team that are represented on their roster in Jaguar Community (student organization) or on the
University Housing Roster.
a. All team members must attend a Mandatory Team Meeting for the Race Through The
Jungle in the Butler Meeting Room, on the second floor of the JSAC, on Monday,
February 13th from 7:00-7:30 pm.
3. Each organization/Student Housing Community that participates in the Race Through The Jungle
will be entered into the Pass the Paw attendance competition when they arrive on Thursday,
February 16th at 7:00 pm.
4. Each candidate will receive points for being present for the Go Downtown: Jaguar Jam Edition,
on Thursday, February 16th.
a. In order to receive prizes, candidates must be at Go Downtown: Jaguar Jam Edition when
winners are announced and sign in at the Race Through The Jungle table.
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GO DOWNTOWN: JAGUAR JAM EDITION
(Produced by Jaguar Production Crew)
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING 2017
WHEN:​ Thursday, February 16, 2017
WHERE:​ Downtown Augusta
TIME:​ 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
WHAT IS “GO DOWNTOWN: JAGUAR JAM EDITION?”
“Go Downtown: Jaguar Jam Edition” is a street fair, block party, and so much more wrapped into one. It
gives the opportunity to the students of Augusta University to go downtown and experience a different
part of town other than campus. There are going to be vendors from stores from the downtown area as
well as local restaurants with samples of some of their top foods to lure students to their restaurants to eat.
ATTENDANCE
Small Group: 5-10 Members, 2 Members MUST be Present
Medium Group: 11-15 Members, 5 Members MUST be Present
Large Group: 16-30 Members, 8 Members MUST be Present
X-Large Group: 30+ Members, 15 Members MUST be Present
5 Points
ATTENDANCE BONUS POINTS
Organization/Student Housing with Highest Attendance
Additional 15 Points
Organization/Student Housing with 2​nd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 10 Points
Organization/Student Housing with 3​rd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 5 Points
​RULES​:
1. In order for the candidate to gain participation points, each candidate must sign-in at both the
food aspect of the event as well as must participate in at least one activity provided at Go
Downtown: Jaguar Jam Edition.
2. In order to gain the Pass the Paw Participation Points, each participating group must participate in
at least one activity provided at Go Downtown: Jaguar Jam Edition.
a. Each organization member must sign-in at the respective activity to gain the points.
3. Organizations/student housing communities that table during this event will receive 5 bonus
points.
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JAGUAR MANIA: Step and Dance Show
(Produced by Jaguar Production Crew)
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING 2017
WHEN​: ​Friday, February 17, 2017
WHERE​: ​Maxwell Theater (Summerville Campus)
​ IME​: ​7:00-9:00 PM
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​Doors Open at 6:30 PM
WHAT IS JAGUAR MANIA: Step and Dance Show​?
It’s the tradition for Augusta University Homecoming, the Annual Step and Dance Show! Located at the
Maxwell Theater, the Step and Dance Show is theatrical entertainment consisting of successive dancing
and stepping routines.
The Step and Dance Show showcases students’ talent in two different categories:
Dance:​ A series of movements or a sequence that match the speed and rhythm of music.
Step: ​A percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce
complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps.
Each act will be based on a theme that relates to Homecoming. In the event of a tie with the judges, the
audience will be the deciding vote.
IMPORTANT DATES/DETAILS​:
Wednesday, February 8th:
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Pre-Recorded Single Track MP3 are due by 12:00 PM via email to Garrett Green
(​[email protected]​).
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The MP3 File must only have the one track so that it may be added to an iPod.
Wednesday, February 15th​:
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Step and Dance Show Rehearsal is from 6:30-9:00 PM in the Maxwell Theater, and is required
for all performers
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All performers should plan to attend a 30-minute briefing at 6:30pm prior to rehearsal
starting.
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This will be a closed door rehearsal and times will be selected at the Mandatory
Candidate/Organization Meetings.
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Friday, February 17th:
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All Performers MUST arrive by 5:30 PM to review performance order and discuss other event
details. If ALL performers are not present by this time, your student organization will be
DISQUALIFIED.
ATTENDANCE
Small Group: 5-10 Members, 2 Members MUST be Present
Medium Group: 11-15 Members, 5 Members MUST be Present
Large Group: 16-30 Members, 8 Members MUST be Present
X-Large Group: 30+ Members, 15 Members MUST be Present
5 Points
ATTENDANCE BONUS POINTS
Organization/Student Housing with Highest Attendance
Additional 15 Points
Organization/Student Housing with 2​nd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 10 Points
Organization/Student Housing with 3​rd​ Highest Attendance
Additional 5 Points
ORGANIZATION/STUDENT HOUSING PARTICIPATION POINTS:
Participation
15 Points
BONUS POINTS:
Organization/Student Housing 1​st​ Place Bonus Points
Additional 15 Points
Organization/Student Housing 2​nd​ Place Bonus Points
Additional 10 Points
Organization/Student Housing 3​rd​ Place Bonus Points
Additional 5 Points
Organization/Student Housing Crowd Favorite
Additional 10 Points
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​RULES AND JUDGING CRITERIA​:
ORGANIZATION JUDGING CRITERIA:
Costumes and Stage Presence
Creativity/Originality
Cohesiveness/Precision
Overall Entertainment
1.​ Augusta University Homecoming Court Candidates are allowed to participate with a Pass the Paw participant if
they are a member of that organization/Student Housing Community. The Candidate must participate on stage for
the entire performance to receive participation points.
a. ​
If an Augusta University Homecoming Court Candidate does not have a group participating
through Pass the Paw, they must develop their own group.
2.​ Groups must be comprised of at least three performers.
3. ​No more than 12 individuals will be allowed to perform on the stage at one time. This does not include transitions
(For each additional performer on stage over 12 will be a two (2) point deduction from the total score.)
4.​ The act must be set-up, performed, and torn down within 15 minutes. Therefore, it is important that each group
time their performance from start to finish prior to the show.(Each 30 seconds over will be a two (2) point deduction
from total score.)
5.​ No flips of any kind are allowed. If anyone performing attempts any flip of any kind, the group will be
DISQUALIFIED from this event.
6.​ Props must not exceed six (6) feet in height and must have the organization's name on EVERY PROP. (For each
prop over six (6) feet in height, thrown into the audience, or any props left after the event will result in two (2)
points deducted for each prop from the total score.)
7.​ Once your​ ​group’s performance is complete, nothing may be left anywhere near the performance area. (Any item
left in the performance area will result in two (2) points deducted for each item.)
8.​ Each group MUST refrain from the use of vulgar, demeaning, racially offensive, sexual, or provocative content in
their skit. The content of ALL acts will be at the discretion of the Jaguar Production Crew and anything offensive or
tasteless will result in that group being DISQUALIFIED from this event.
9.​ All performers/groups MUST follow guidelines set forth by the event space.
10.​ ALL GREEK PERFORMERS/GROUPS MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE STEP CATEGORY.
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