Participants
Design Rules & Requirements
- Points will be earned for utilizing the Homecoming theme, creativity, and ingenuity.
- Decorated boats promoting irresponsible use of alcohol, reference to alcohol or alcohol consumption, using profanity, or implying sexual or racial discrimination are not permitted. Event staff will disqualify any boats that are in violation of this rule. Disqualified groups will be suspended from the Cardboard Boats through 2027 (two-year suspension from participation).
- The boat may only be made of cardboard. Glue, duct tape, epoxy, and caulking may be used for seams. Only duct tape and cardboard may also be used for decorating. Boats may not have any sharp points or edges. All glue and caulking must be completely dry to compete, with no exceptions. It is recommended you give your boat two days for the glue and caulk to dry. For environmental purposes, no paint is allowed.
- All participants are encouraged to use the theme in good taste. Remember that the Cardboard Boat theme is Where the Wild Huskies Are.
Race Rules & Requirements
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A minimum of eight people and a maximum of twelve must be in the boat for the entire race.
- Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) and paddles will be provided by OAP. Anytime a team member is on/in the water, a PFD must be worn. A violation of this will result in a disqualification from the event at the discretion of event staff.
- All team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat in order to complete it. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be marked incomplete and will not receive points for race completion.
- Teams may only power their boats by the team members inside using the paddles provided.
- Boats may not be enclosed above the shoulders of any team members participating. Boat occupants must be visible at all times.
- All members participating in the race may be asked to take a preliminary breath test (PBT) given by Public Safety to determine blood alcohol content. A reading of 0.00 is required in order to participate in the race. Once a participant has taken a PBT, they must remain in the participant’s area only. If a participant leaves the participant’s area before the race, they will not be allowed in the boat.
- Spectators or organization members who are not participating in the Cardboard Boat Races must stay in the designated spectator area of the beach.
- All Cardboard Boats must stay on the course laid out by the Student Leadership and Involvement and volunteer leaders. Any attempt to cross the water will result in an immediate disqualification from the Cardboard Boat Races.
- Objects are not permitted to be thrown or launched from the boat during the race. Teams that are found to be breaking this rule will be disqualified.
Race Policies
- Once a group is finished with the race, participants must remove leftover cardboard debris from the water and beach area and take it to the designated trash area. The team must assist in breaking down the boat so it will fit in the dumpster. Tools will be provided. Teams that fail to do so will be disqualified.
- All members participating must sign and adhere to the Assumption of Risk/Release of Liability Waiver.
- Bring water and dress for the weather! Water will not be supplied by the event staff.
Getting to the Race & Parking
- In partnership with Chassell Township and Public Safety and Police Services, this year's boat races will be held at Chassell Centennial Park.
- We strongly recommend carpooling. Parking in the park is limited. Observers may park on the street when the parking lots are full.
- There will be two shuttles running from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Pick-up locations will be the MUB Bus Stop and the SDC.
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