Shocktoberfest Spirit Competition

Groups will decorate a 4'x8' banner to be displayed around campus. Winning group to receive a $100 award. $60 entry fee to cover the banner expense.

Who can compete | Any student group, 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 Wichita State University.
2. A 4’ (long) x 8’ (wide) vinyl banner with grommets (holes) must be used. Groups may purchase a new banner for $60.00.
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. Banners will be available for pick up between Wednesday, October 11 – Friday, October 13, in SEAL Office, RSC Room 216. Banners are not picked up during this time will become property of SEAL and will be discarded.

Rules

1. Banners are due Wednesday, September 27 by 5 p.m. in SEAL 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.
2. The Traditions Committee will review theme ideas in order to determine if there is any inappropriate content. Banner theme ideas are due Tuesday, October 2 by 5 p.m.
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 should showcase “Wu’s 75^th Birthday”
2. The name of the sponsoring group must be clearly seen and spelled out on the banner. (Greek letters are allowed, but the organization’s name must still be spelled out.)
3. Shocktoberfest 2023 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 Wu’s 75^th Birthday. 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’s 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 29 at 5 p.m. and remain on display through Friday, October 6.
2. On-Campus Resident(s) decorations must be finished by Sunday, October 1 at 10 p.m. and remain on display through Friday, October 6.
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 “Wu’s 75^th Birthday”
2. Shocktoberfest 2023 must appear somewhere on the decoration.

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

Calling all student organization members! Let's support our Women's Volleyball and fill Koch Arena!!! Update your ShockerSync rosters. Members must be listed on your official RSO page to be eligible.

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 groups ShockerSync Page.
4. The winning group will receive a Party in Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes valued at up to $200.

Winning Group

1. Groups with 81-100% 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. There is a $25 entry fee, that fee is waived for groups competing in the Spirit Competition.

Four awards will be given out, each valued at $500.

Read the rules and register on the Parade & Patio Party page.

Learn more

• 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 SEAL

Contained in the SHOCKTOBERFEST TEAM ROSTER

• Page 1 – ROSTER | You will need first name, last name, and WSU ID of all team members.
• Page 2 – EVENTS | Indicate which events your team will be participating in. The Parade is selected for you.
• Page 3 - BIG PINK VOLLEYBALL | If you are participating, list your 7 players on this tab
• Page 4 – PARADE ROSTER | Entries may have up to 25 participants. Use this page to track your volunteers.
• Page 5 – SCORE SHEET | This will help your team follow the scoring process through the week.

Only individuals listed on the team’s 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.