The Kathleen Cramer Cup and Tide Trophy

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.

InfractionPoints Deducted
First infraction/violation50
Second infraction/violation100
Third infraction/violation150
Leaving posters, decorations, props, or any team identifying items at events5 per item
Disregard Penalty150
Unregistered Participant100 per individual per occurrence
Administrative Points Penalty50 or more