Homecoming Events

Bakersfield College is calling all creative minds in the Renegade community and challenging them to shine! Campus departments/offices, student organizations, and faculty are encouraged to be involved and show some homecoming spirit. Student Organizations can create a poster in the Office of Student Life (Campus Center East, 1st Floor) in the spirit of this year’s theme, for display in our office. Posters will be displayed in Student Life beginning at Noon on Monday, October 16th. Which department or student organization will win? Sign your team up using the Homecoming Team Application.

Event Criteria

• Posters/Offices are judged on creativity, theme relevance, spirit, and Renegade Pride.
• One white blank poster board and some supplies may be provided in advance.
• Posters/Offices that are offensive or in bad spirit will be disqualified.

Event Details

Begins Monday, October 16, 2023

Judging

Begins Friday, October 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM. If not on main campus, email photos/videos of your office to studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu by Friday at 10:00 AM.

Office Incentive

A catered lunch party for 25 for the winning office.

Points

• Team Entry: 200 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• First Place: 800 points

 

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Bakersfield College is calling all creative minds in the Renegade community and challenging them to shine! Campus departments/offices, student organizations, and faculty are encouraged to be involved and show some homecoming spirit by tapping into their inner child and taking part in the Oops I Chalked it Again! Chalk Art Competition. Student Organizations can create their best Y2K inspired chalk art for display at the Renegade Crossroads, in front of the Office of Student Life in the spirit of this year’s theme. The competition will begin at 10 AM and end at 1 PM on Monday, October 16th. Is your team planning on participating? Let us know by using the Homecoming Team Application.

Event Criteria

• Chalk Art will be judged on creativity, spirit, and Y2K Renegade Homecoming theme.
• Chalk Art supplies and space will be provided.
• Chalk Art that is offensive or in bad spirit will be disqualified.

Event Details

Monday, October 16, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Renegade Crossroads

Team Competition

The judges will be around at their own convenience near 1 p.m. It is not required that your team be present.

Points

• Team Entry: 200 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• First Place: 800 points

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Take part in a fun athletic competition led by one of our very own faculty! Not only can it score you some points, but it may make you want to enroll in a whole course about it! Which department or student organization will win? Sign your team up at by using the Homecoming Team Application.

Event Details

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | CSS Lawn
We'll be playing 5 v 5

Team Competition

A representative will be present to keep score of those in attendance. Points will be rewarded for teams entering the competitions and anyone on the team there to cheer their team on!

Rules and Regulations

• Each team will have up to five members on the playing field.
• Substitutions can be made when a team is in control of the frisbee, during a time out, or during a transition after a score.
• Each team is allowed 1 timeout.
• When a team scores, the scoring team stays where they scored and the other team switches to the other end of the field.
• A team scores when the frisbee is controlled in the opponent’s endzone.
• After any score, the scoring team kicks off from the endzone.
• The frisbee is in play until a score, it hits the ground, or is intercepted, except on the kickoff. During a kickoff, the frisbee can be caught or hit the ground and the receiving team starts from that spot.
• The frisbee is advanced with flight (the frisbee can be thrown in any direction on the field) and is in the possession of the throwing team until it is dropped, intercepted or scores. When the frisbee is intercepted or hits the ground, the opposing team takes control and begins immediately attempting to score.
• Players cannot run with the frisbee. One step is allowed after catching the frisbee then the frisbee must be thrown from a stationary position.
• It is legal to guard the players but not touch. When guarding the player throwing the frisbee, a 1’ space must be allowed.
• The winning team is the team with the most scores (each score is 1 point) at the end of the game. If there is no winner, a tie will be called and counted as ½ a win.
• The endzone and boundaries will be marked with cones.
• Length of game time will be determined at the event.

Points

• Team Entry: 200 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• First Place: 800 points

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To make each Farmer's Market happen, it takes a village! Have your crew serve an hour and get points! Sign your team up to help by using the Homecoming Team Application.

Event Details

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
8 AM – 2 PM | Near the CSS Lawn
Please wear closed toe shoes

Points

Every hour a team member volunteers, 50 points will be awarded to your team!

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Throw it back to Y2K and create a vision board for your future, today! This event will be hosted across all 3 college campus sites: Bakersfield College Panorama Main Campus (in the Fireside Room), Delano Campus, and Southwest Campus. We can’t wait to see what your vision for your future is! Is your team planning on participating? Let us know by using the Homecoming Team Application.

Event Criteria

• Poster board and some supplies may be provided at the event.
• Posters that are offensive or in bad spirit will not be allowed.

Event Details

Wednesday, October 18, 2022
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Fireside Room, BC Main Panorama Campus
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Delano Campus
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Southwest Campus

Individual Incentive

Make your vision come to life!

Points

• Attend the event and get team points.
• Team Entry: 200 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• First Place: 800 points

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Join Student Life at the Renegade Event Center (Campus Center, 3rd Floor) for a night of Y2Karaoke! Sing your favorite throwback song or bring the house down with one of today’s hits! Is your team planning on participating? Let us know by using the Homecoming Team Application.

Event Criteria

Show up to participate!

Event Details

Thursday, October 19, 2023
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Renegade Event Center

Points

• Attend the event and get team points.
• Team Entry: 200 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• First Place: 800 points

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Wear your Y2K inspired fit to A Glitch in Time: Y2K Homecoming Dance! You must show your ID and BCSGA Student Services Sticker at the door (if applicable).

Event Details

Friday, October 20, 2023

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Renegade Event Center

Tickets

Tickets for this event can be purchased online at Blackbaud
$5 or $3 with BCSGA Student Services/KVC Sticker (must show proof of sticker)

Individual Incentive

Enjoy a wonderful night full of dancing and fun!

Points

Team members will check in at the BCSGA table at the beginning of the event. Members will be cross-referenced with the team roster; thus, a picture ID may be needed. Team members may also bring additional guests for a larger attendance record. Teams will be awarded points based on the number of attendees. Attendees must pay to participate in this event to be counted for attendance.

• Team Entry: 200 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• First Place: 800 points

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We welcome all floats to enter into our Homecoming Parade! This is the final celebration before the big game! The Office of Student Life encourages all teams and community entities to go above and beyond this year, and design floats that are eye-catching for all of the spectators. Entries must incorporate the Homecoming theme into their floats. Floats will be judged on creativity, visual appeal, and engagement. Please begin construction of your float early so it is exciting. Please put some time and effort into these.

The Office of Student Life reserves the right to revoke any entry from the parade if the entry or team members are not abiding by the parade rules listed in this Homecoming Packet or at the discretion of the Dean of Students. This year, we'll also have the great fortune of running the parade at the same time as the Alumni BBQ so be ready to show off your best Y2K inspired float!

Float Criteria

• Floats are judged on creativity, theme relevance, spirit, and Renegade Pride
• Floats are walkable, vehicles, small trailers, hand trucks, golf carts, etc.
• Floats can include as many individuals as needed
• Floats built by students or student organizations who may need additional assistance, please email studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu with your request
• Floats that are offensive or in bad spirit will be disqualified
• Float Members must all abide by the Parade Rules

Event Details

Saturday, October 21, 2023
4:00 PM | Renegade Crossroads into Stadium Lots

Registration Form

Use the Homecoming Team Application

Points

• Team Entry: 400 points
• Third Place: 600 points
• Second Place: 1000 points
• First Place: 1500 points

Float Parade Rules

1. Check-in will begin at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, and all entries must be checked in by 3:30 p.m. Any entry not checked in at this time will not participate in the parade. Floats and participants must check-in and be present at the BC Northwest Parking Lot – Admin/Faculty Parking Lot located at Panorama Drive and Haley.
2. The route of the parade will be through the internal sidewalk routes of the campus grounds.
3. Only one representative from each team will register their entry.
4. All entries can be inspected by the Department of College Safety.
5. Floats that fail to comply with any federal, state, and local laws, or are in any way offensive in nature will be dismissed from the parade by Police and will be disqualified from the homecoming competition.
6. No alcohol or drugs are to be present or consumed at any time. Anyone violating the alcohol policy, displaying unsportsmanlike conduct or any other disruptive or inappropriate behavior will be turned over to the Police and/or the Office of Student Life.
7. Nothing shall be thrown, sprayed, or discarded along the parade route (includes candy, rice, etc.) for the safety of the spectators. Participants are welcome to walk along the side of the route and hand out items to discourage spectators from running into the parade route.
8. This is a forward moving parade and there will be no stopping on the parade route unless the Department of College Safety states so. Participants may perform but must continue moving forward along the route.
9. Entries with sound amplification must maintain a reasonable volume so as not to interfere with units ahead or behind, and College Officials must be informed of the music prior to staging. (This will need to be indicated on the registration form each entry is required to return before the start).
10. All participants are responsible for removing all parade float equipment, truck/trailer, decorations, and any other items from the staging area, parade route, and at the final staging area. Items MUST be removed on the Saturday by 5:45 p.m.
11. Bakersfield College is not responsible for any theft, damage, or negligence brought on by this event.
12. The Office of Student Life reserves the right to add and/or change any of the rules and regulations to ensure a fair and safe Homecoming parade event.

Float Requirements

1. Each Float must be identifiable (i.e. banner, sign, etc.) for the team.
2. If the entry is a vehicle, the driver must be 18 years or older.
3. All vehicles must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles and insured.
4. If your entry has a trailer attached, a 5 lb. ABC (min 2A/10BC rating) fire extinguisher must be present during the inspection and the remainder of the parade.
5. Generators must be uncovered in an unenclosed space and away from any combustibles.
6. Safety Chains are affixed to the float at all times.
7. Passengers on the float should be in a secure location (i.e. railing, etc.). Participants will not be permitted to get on or off the float once the parade begins.
8. No open flames are permitted.
9. Pyrotechnics are not permitted.
10. Drivers must have 180 degree forward vision.
11. Distance between parade units is to be maintained at least 30 feet.

By agreeing to the above, all Homecoming participants and their entries agree to the above rules and requirements. If any of these rules or requirements is violated, entries will be handed over to the Department of Public Safety and will be disqualified from any homecoming competitions this year, will not be invited to participate in future Homecoming activities, and will be reported to the Office of Student Life.

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