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Homecoming 2009 Step Contest Rules

  1. All team members must be currently full-time Angelo State University students. The Center for Student Involvement will verify enrollment.
  2. Each organization will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes for their performance, which will include the introduction and exit. Two (2) points will be deducted for each minute the organization exceeds the time limit.
  3. Number of step team members must have a minimum of three (3) members and a maximum of ten (10) members. Teams consisting of ten (10) members may list one (1) alternate and teams with fewer than ten (10) members may fill additional spaces with alternates.
  4. Team members will not be allowed to use profanity, obscene gestures or demeaning lyrics during their performance. Any team that violates this rule will automatically be disqualified.
  5. Each team must have all music cued on one CD. A team representative must be assigned to instruct the sound person during the performance. Music must be turned into the Center for Student Involvement by Friday, October 2, 2009 by 5 p.m.  NO EXCEPTIONS!
  6. Each judge will use the categories shown below to judge team performance. Judging will be on a ten (10) point scale with ten (10) being the highest and one (1) the lowest in the specified areas:
    1. Crowd Enthusiasm- Crowd reaction to the performance
    2. Incorporation of Homecoming Theme- The incorporation of this year’s Homecoming theme, “Super Heroes Take Over ASU” into performance
    3. Appearance- General appearance of team (dress, uniformity, etc.) and creativity of costumes
    4. Creativity- Performing new and innovative steps and utilizing a creative introduction and exit
    5. Clarity- Words, sayings, and chants are clear and easily understood
    6. Execution- Carries out precise synchronization of steps and choreography
    7. Showmanship- Overall manner of presenting routine to the audience
  7. Qualifying teams must report at 5:30 p.m. for preliminary round and 7:30 p.m. for final round. Teams that are not present at check-in time will be disqualified and will forfeit all points for the step contest.

For more information, contact Jennifer Johnson or Charity Benford at (325) 942-2062 or asu_homecoming@angelo.edu.

Entry form

Step Contest Entry Form