During halftime of the Homecoming game, the UA Homecoming Board will award The Kathleen Cramer Cup for the Crimson division. The Committee will also award teams of students or student orgs during the Pep Rally and Bonfire with less than 100 members who are participating in the Tide Division with the Tide Trophy.
The Kathleen Cramer Cup, renamed by The Board of Trustees in honor of Dr. Kathleen Cramer and her impact and lasting impression on UA’s campus life, will be given annually to the Student organization with more than 100 members that exhibits the most pride, spirit, and excitement during the week of Homecoming.
The Tide Trophy, established in 2018, is awarded annually to the Student organization with less than 100 members that exhibits the most pride, spirit and excitement during the week of Homecoming.
Spirit Points
Spirit points will be awarded for events included in the Crimson Division and Tide Division Competition.
Eligible Events
Points will be awarded for participation as well as placing in each event. Individual awards will be given for first, second and third place. Roll Tide Run, Lawn Decorations and Homecoming Parade are required events in the Crimson Division.
- Roll Tide Run
- Service project participation
- Paint the Town Red
- Flag football tournament
- Dodgeball tournament
- Bowling Tournament
- Cash for Cans
- NPHC Stepshow (NPHC groups only)
- Choreography competition
- Lawn decorations
- Spades tournament
- Lawn games tournament
- Homecoming parade
Spirit Points Grading System
Scoring for both the Crimson and Tide Division will be based off judging rubrics, which will be provided at the mandatory meeting and/or as a part of the official Red Book. Point values found on this website will stand as official in any dispute of points allocated or discrepancies in total possible.
Bowling Tournament
First: 150
Second: 100
Third: 75
Participation: 25
Cash for Cans
First: 100
Second: 50
Third: 25
Participation: 50
Choreography
First: 150
Second: 100
Third: 75
People’s Choice: 25
Participation: 25
Day of Service
20 – 100 points
4 points per volunteer
Minimum 5 volunteers to receive points
Dodgeball Tournament
First: 150
Second: 100
Participation: 25
Flag Football Tournament
First: 150
Second: 100
Participation: 25
Lawn Decoration
First: 150
Second: 100
Third: 75
People’s Choice: 25
Participation: 25
Lawn Games Tournament
First: 150
Second: 100
Third: 75
Participation: 25
NPHC Stepshow
First: 150
Second: 100
Third: 75
Participation: 25
Paint the Town Red
First: 150
Second: 100
Third: 75
Participation: 25
Parade
First: 150
Second: 100
Third: 75
Participation: 25
Roll Tide Run
Three participation points per person (maximum of 150 points)
Spades Tournament
First: 150
Second: 100
Participation: 25
Infractions
For any questions regarding the rules, please email the Director of Rules and Regulations at uahomecoming@ua.edu. To report a rule infraction, visit Infraction or Incident of Concern Reporting for more information.
Penalties
Guidelines regarding disqualification/point deductions can be found in rules for each specific event or can be levied on an organization because of cumulative infractions/violations or at the recommendation of the Homecoming Executive Team and Advisor.
Disregard Penalty
Anyone who violates a rule or guideline after being given warning either verbally or written or anyone deemed to be proven to blatantly disregard a rule or regulation for their own benefit or team will receive a Disregard Penalty.
Administrative Points Penalty
This penalty is levied by an administrator due to endangering others or anything deemed not in keeping with The Capstone Creed. The points deducted are levied based on what is deemed fit as it relates to the circumstance (minimum 50 points).
Deductions
The penalties for rule infractions and concern violations are as follows.
| Infraction | Points Deducted |
|---|---|
| First infraction/violation | 50 |
| Second infraction/violation | 100 |
| Third infraction/violation | 150 |
| Leaving posters, decorations, props, or any team identifying items at events | 5 per item |
| Disregard Penalty | 150 |
| Unregistered Participant | 100 per individual per occurrence |
| Administrative Points Penalty | 50 or more |