General Rules

The purpose of Greek Week is to create unity throughout all four governing councils and display our values as a community through justice, leadership, scholarship, and siblinghood. Our goal is to highlight a positive image of Sorority & Fraternity Life to the University and the Allendale community. Please remember that individual conduct on the part of organization members reflects and represents the image of the entire community. 

1. Only undergraduate active and new/associate members on a fraternity or sorority’s current roster for the Winter 2025 semester are eligible to participate in Greek Week events.
2. Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and Grand Valley State University’s Code of Student Conduct must be followed. Any violation of these rules will be reported to the appropriate authorities (i.e. Grand Valley Police Department, Ottawa County Police Department, Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, and/or your regional office/national headquarters). 
3. Use of alcohol or illegal drugs prior to or during any Greek Week event by any member of a team will lead to disqualification of the entire team from the event. A second offense will lead to the team’s overall removal from Greek Week activities and an automatic last place ranking overall. 
   1. NOTE: This rule applies to all delegate meetings, lip sync dress rehearsal and performance, lip sync audience members, and others. Individuals found in violation of this rule will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution. 
4. All members participate in events at their own risk. First Aid kits will be available on site, but there will be no emergency medical personnel present at any Greek Week events.
5. Cheating of any form will not be tolerated. Any violation of events as outlined in this packet, with attendance, or with any other attempt will be dealt with accordingly by the Greek Programming Committee and/or advisors. 
6. Delegates: Individual sorority and fraternity organizations are expected to have an elected/appointed delegate to represent their organization for official Greek Week purposes. 
7. A team’s overall Greek Week standing may be reduced for any act of unsportsmanlike conduct at the discretion of the Greek Programming Committee and advisors.  This includes, but is not limited to harassment, inappropriate language, property damage, verbal/physical fighting, inappropriate communication with a Greek Programming Committee member or University staff member, and/or any negative acts that occur at any event. 
   1. Disqualification from an event or from participating in future events may be an outcome of any violation of this rule, at the discretion of the Fraternity & Sorority Life Staff. 

Banner Competition

Date: Monday, April 7

Location: Chapter facilities

The Banner Painting Competition is a chance for teams to showcase their creativity and school spirit while embracing this year’s Channel Wars theme. Chapters will be grouped into teams and will collaborate to design a banner that reflects the theme while incorporating elements that represent both their organizations and the Grand Valley community.

Banner Requirements

• A creative and clear representation of the Channel Wars theme
• Each organization’s primary color is incorporated into the design
• The full name of all organizations on your team
  • Do not use Greek letters; spell out the names in full, e.g., Delta Delta Delta instead of ΔΔΔ
• At least one iconic GVSU image
  • Clock Tower, Anchor, GVSU Letters, Transformational Link, etc.
• Visually appealing, well-executed, and free of smudges or unfinished areas.
• Photo proof of participation from each organization on the team
  • Email photo(s) to [email protected] by April 13 at 12 p.m.

Banners must be of good taste and appropriate content. Teams will earn full points for meeting all criteria.

Banners will be hung in the Kirkhof lobby for all of GVSU community to see.

Jaden Blake Memorial Drive

Date: Tuesday, April 14

Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Grand River Room

Giving back to the community is an essential part of our Greek values, and this year we are partnering with Civic Engagement’s Jaden Blake Memorial Drive to make a positive impact! 

• Information can be found online at this website: 
  • https://www.gvsu.edu/service/blood-drives-59.htm
  • https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/zip

Field Day

Date: Wednesday, April 15

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Kirkhof Lawn

Grab your matching jerseys and a pair of sneakers - it's field day! Get ready to bring the energy and competitive spirit, as this event features a mix of relay races, team challenges, and skill-based activities. Teams will have an opportunity to earn points based on their placement in each event, and by having extra members in attendance to cheer on the participants!

Events

1. Tug-O-War (Rules are adapted from the Tug of War International Federation Rules Manual)

This event will be limited to 10 players from each team. The tug-of-war rope will be marked at the center to align with a ground marking, and will also be marked at the points where teams may begin lining up along the rope. No team member may grip the rope past this designation, nor may they make any knots or loops in the rope, cross the rope over itself, or wrap the rope around any part of their body. There will be three signals given to teams: the first to pick up the rope, the second to prepare to pull, and the third to begin pulling. Teams may not begin to pull the rope until the third signal. Each team member, except the Anchor (the person at the end of the rope), must hold the rope with both hands, palms facing up, with the rope passing between the body and the upper arm. The Anchor serves as the end puller. The rope shall pass alongside their body, diagonally across their back, and over their opposite shoulder. The remaining rope shall pass under their armpit in a backward direction with the slack running free, with the Anchor gripping the remaining part of the rope as all other team members. The winning team will be the one that pulls the side markers on the rope past the ground line marking.

Game Play & Point Distribution:

Bracket placement will be determined by a random draw on field day. The winner of the final championship game will receive first place (400 points), and the loser of the final game will receive second place (300 points). Third and fourth place will be awarded to the two semifinalists who lose, each receiving 200 points. Fifth through eighth places will be the losers of Games 1 through 4 and receive 100 points.
 

2. Relay Race

At least 5 players (a maximum of 10) from each team will be involved in this event. One player will do each event (2 players for 3-Legged races), and the team can choose to have the player repeat the second event in that cycle, or they may choose a different player entirely. The order of events will go as follows:

1. Dizzy Bat Dash (1 player)
2. Potato Sack Race (1 player)
3. Sponge Race (1 player)
4. 3-Legged Race (2 players)
5. 3-Legged Race (2 players)
6. Sponge Race (1 player)
7. Potato Sack Race (1 player)
8. Dizzy Bat Dash (1 player)

Dizzy Bat Dash

Players will place a bat on their forehead, then on the ground. They will then go around the bat 10 times and run across to the finish line.

Potato Sack Race

Players will put both legs into a sack and hop a short distance to the finish line. Both feet must be kept inside the sack at all times.

Egg Race

Players will use a provided spoon and an egg. Players must successfully carry their egg on the spoon to the finish line without dropping it or, worse, breaking it.

3-Legged Race

Players will use a provided strap to connect one leg of each person. Once connected, they will walk or run a short distance to the finish line.

Lip Sync Battle

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Time: Performance starts at 8:00 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Fieldhouse

Music/Audio

• Song selections for Lip Sync will be due on April 6 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Email Kass Swiftney at [email protected] your song selections.
• Approval of song selections will be sent out by April 9, or as they come in!
• The final cut of your music must be uploaded to YouTube, so we can easily access it in the room.
  • The YouTube link must be emailed to Kass Swiftney at [email protected] by April 13.
• Songs may not include profanity or cultural insensitivity. If you have any questions about the sensitivity of a song choice, please contact Kass. 

Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsals will be held on April 16, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. The location will be announced to delegates as soon as possible. Teams can sign up for a 15-minute block. A sign-up sheet will be sent to teams on a first-come, first-served basis.

Performance Rules

• The entire performance should not exceed 10 minutes.
  • Time starts when the first sound is made, and time ends when the stage is clear.
  • Point deductions may be applied if a performance exceeds the time limit. 
• Teams must always enter and exit the stage via the stairs. 
• Performance must include participation from all team chapters. All chapters must actively participate in at least one dance. 
  • Each chapter must have at least one participant in the lip-sync for a team to receive full points.
• No participant may stand on or rise above shoulder level (including any flips/gymnastics).
• Nothing can be thrown into the crowd. 
• No flashlights, candles, projectors, movie screens, smoke machines, or dry ice allowed.
• All props and costumes must not contain glitter or feathers.
• Costumes should be appropriate and not revealing; any violation will result in disqualification.
• No metal cleats, spike heels, or tap shoes permitted on the floor. Sneakers, flats, or other dance shoes may be worn by performers. 

Audience Expectations

• No noisemakers, whistles, or other objects designed to make loud noises will be permitted into the Arena.
• Good sportsmanship is expected. Inappropriate behavior will result in deductions from your performance score.
• Applause and cheering by audience members should be saved for the conclusion of each performance.

Judging Criteria

Lip Sync performances will be scored by a panel of judges. Judges will score on a scale of 1-10 in the following areas: relation to your team name/category, creativity of the performance, precision/uniformity of the dances, energy/enthusiasm of the performers, costume/set design, and overall presentation. Winners will be announced at the end of the event.

Community Photoshoot

Date: Friday, April 17

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Clock Tower

Rain Location: Lower Level of Library

Participation

Each chapter is expected to have at least 2 members present at the Community Photoshoot.

The GVSU Promotions Team will join us at the Clock Tower to capture high-quality photos of individuals and groups in their letters. This is a great chance to showcase our Greek unity and highlight the positive impact our community has on campus. Whether you take photos solo or with your chapter, be sure to represent your organization and our community with pride!

Wear Your Letters Friday

Date: Friday, April 17

Time: All Day

Location: Social Media and throughout the campus

Participation

All chapter members are encouraged to wear their letters in any form—on a shirt, sweater, pin, hat, jacket, or any other apparel that represents your organization.

Social Media Challenge

Throughout the day, chapters and members are encouraged to post pictures of themselves wearing their letters around campus using the hashtag #GVSUGreekWeek on Instagram Stories or their main feed.