Sports and Spirit Events

Spring Jam Competitions are broken down into two areas: the overall competition and individual competitions.

Overall Competition

The first area is the required events for those organizations who wish to participate in the "Overall" competition of Spring Jam. These events have a $100.00 entry fee and require registration within the overall Spring Jam competition for student and greek organizations, residence halls or campus and community groups. These events include:

Sports: Indoor Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee

Soccer teams will be comprised of seven individuals competing to gain Spring Jam points. With the World Cup just around the corner, it is hard to resist the chance to shine. Preliminary games will be played in the University Field House, April 22nd at 3pm and finals will occur April 23rd at 3pm.

Check the brackets for specific times.

Ultimate Frisbee is back outdoors for Spring Jam 2006; bundle up or take off some layers because in Minnesota the weather is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are gonna get! Preliminary games will be played on the Bierman Athletic Field, April 22nd at 10am and finals will occur April 23rd at 10am.

Check the brackets for specific times.

Teams must compete in both competitions in order to participate in this event.

Flag

Create a flag that truly shows off your school spirit. Have your flag go along with your theme. Make sure that your flag is appealing, neat, and detailed. With a little bit of artistry, mixed with some creativeness, and packed with spirit, you and your organization are sure to take home those points! Event occurs Monday, April 24th at 4pm in CMU The Whole.

Band

Whether you are in a band already, or want to form one for Spring Jam, you and your band will perform live on stage for a chance to win some Spring Jam points. The band can consist of up to twelve individual members. The set that is performed needs to relate to the theme, Movies that Rock! Preliminary competition will be April 24th at 6pm in CMU The Whole. The final event occurs April 28th at 6pm at CMU Riverbend Plaza. Only those who advance from the preliminary round will be eligible to compete in the final competition.

Ballyhoo

Show off your dancing skills in the ballyhoo competition! In this competition, groups send their ballyhoo team up on stage to perform a choreographed dance to their own music mix. With this year's theme, Movies that Rock, we're sure there are plenty of movie characters and musical themes to rock your world! Ballyhoo is a fun event for all involved whether you are participating or just watching. Event is held at CMU Riverbend Plaza with prelims April 27th at 5pm and the finals on April 29th at 1pm. Only those who advance from the preliminary round will be eligible to compete in the final competition.

Register for the Overall Competitions

Individual Competitions

The second area of competition is the bonus events. These events are open to all registered University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students and do not require registration in the "Overall" competition. There is no entry fee unless otherwise noted. Any organization participating in the "Overall" competition may participate in these events for additional bonus spirit points.

YMCA 5K Run/Walk

Gather your friends together and run, or walk, the YMCA 5K on the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus! The race will take place on April 29th at 10am and benefits the University YMCA and its programs. Cost to participate is $15 and registration is at 9am.

Dodge Ball

Is the rapidly approaching finals week stressing you out? Don't worry, we have the perfect solution for you! Head to the Great Hall in Coffman Memorial Union Friday, April 28th at 2:30pm and take out your frustrations on your fellow students by participating in a rousing game of dodge ball. This game will take you back to the days when recess was part of your daily school schedule. Have fun throwing balls at the opposing team while you attempt to dodge, duck, dip and dive from the other balls coming your way.

Register for the Dodge Ball

Capture The Flag

No need for bow-staff or num-chuck skills for this activity, all you need is dark clothing (optional) and a pair of running shoes. With the essential stealth of Chuck Norris, and the special "skills" of Napoleon Dynamite, you will do well in a game of capture the flag. Thursday, April 27th, 8:30pm, CMU Front Plaza.

Air Guitar Contest

Have you ever wanted to rock out on the guitar in front of a crowd of screaming fans but never had the time to learn how to actually play the instrument? We have a great opportunity for you! Come rock out on your trusty "air guitar" on Friday, April 28th at 1pm at Coffman Memorial Union's Front Plaza You pick the song, and have fun rockin' out on stage. In the words of Jack Black, "Service society by rocking, OK?!" The U.S. Air Guitar web site provides great information and examples. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners.

Registration closed.

Outdoor Challenge

Register today for the Outdoor Competition hosted by Spring Jam and the College of Natural Resources. The event challenges the outdoor skills and knowledge of participants. Through plan identification, outdoor and natural resource trivia, the knowledge of participants is assessed in a competitive atmosphere. The outdoor skills and teamwork is tested in a backpack and orienteering course, a grassy snowshoe relay, a canoe portage and a speed tent set-up. Event will be held on Thursday, April 27th from 12pm-4pm. Please meet at the St. Paul Student Center.

Registration closed.