34th Homecoming Chili Cook-Off Registration

Team Information

WELCOME TO THE UHCL HOMECOMING CHILI COOK-OFF!

We are so excited for you to join the roster of teams competing at this year's Chili Cook-Off! Please read through this registration form carefully as there are many important details and items to consider before your team is officially eligible to compete.

Registration Deadlines:
Priority Registration: Friday, November 1st 11:59 PM
Registration: Wednesday, November 6th 11:59 PM
Team Withdrawal: Monday, November 11th 12:00 PM

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Team Check-In: 10:00 AM
Team Cook Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tasting Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

If you have any questions regarding the requirements for eligibility or need assistance with completing your team's entry documents, please contact our event lead, Calvin Nguyen.

Team Equipment:
All competing teams will be provided one 6ft table, and 2 chairs. Teams are allowed to bring additional tables and chairs but must be courteous and respect the shared cook-off space.

Teams are responsible for providing their own equipment including but not limited to a burner, fuel, 5 gallon pot, cooking utensils, etc.

Student Organizations and Student Groups will be assigned tents on a first come first serve basis. Professional Departments, Academic Departments, Colleges, Alumni, and Community Partners must provide their own tent.

Prizes:
Teams competing in the Chili Cook-Off are all eligible for the following prize categories.
- Best Chili: Highest scoring chili according to judging panel.
- Runner-Up: Second highest scoring chili according to judging panel.
- People's Choice: The best tasting chili as voted by attendees.
- Best Spirited: Team with the best decorations as voted by attendees. (optional)

Event Contact:
Name: Calvin Nguyen (OSIL Campus Programming Coordinator)
Email: nguyenca@uhcl.edu
Phone: (281) 283-2553

We hope you're excited to be a part of a great campus tradition. Best of luck and we can't wait to taste your chili!

Department/College/Student Organization/Alumni Name/Group

Team Type

While the Chili Cook-Off welcomes and encourages a wide variety of teams.

Who can participate:
Currently enrolled students, professional staff, faculty, and alumni. We also welcome student/friend groups and community partners to participate!

Team Name

Team Lead Name

This individual will be the primary contact between the Chili Cook-Off team and your team. This person should be present on the day of the event and receive day-of communications.

Team Lead Email

Team Lead Phone Number

Team Secondary Contact Name

Team Secondary Contact Email

Team Secondary Contact Phone Number

Will your team compete in the 'Best Spirited' category?

Teams competing in this category are encouraged to be as creative as possible working with the Homecoming Theme: Hunter' Country Fest. Teams should follow best practices as representatives of the UHCL community. Our event team reserves the right to disqualify teams from consideration for inappropriate decorations/themes.

Yes