Derby Days

A tradition almost as old as the Alpha Epsilon chapter itself, Derby Days is our fall philanthropy. The week long event raises money for the Children's Miracle Network. The Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of struggling children by raising funds for children's hospitals across North America.

Past Events have included:

Derby Chase
Every Sigma Chi wears a derby hat throughout the week. The hat will clearly be marked with Sigma Chi letters, "Derby Hat," or something similar to this. Sorority members must catch the member and introduce themselves and they are then given the derby hat. The Sigma Chi member will have a card and take down your name, and the sorority you belong to. The house with the most hats collected at the end of the week wins the competition. There is no cost for this event. Double points will be given for this event.

Sigma Chi Banner Contest
Each house will submit a banner or poster they made in support of Derby Days 2008. The top banners will be displayed on the Sigma Chi house for the entire week. The banner featuring the best slogan or theme will be incorporated into next summer's Recruitment t-shirt or next year's Derby Days t-shirt. Banners should be submitted on Monday, September 22. One banner will be allowed per house. Double points will be given for this event.

Tug of War
Teams of 8 demonstrate their might in a single-elimination, bracket-style competition, complete with mud pit. Two teams maximum per sorority. Competition will take place on the Sigma Chi front law.

Musical Chairs
Show your ability to get lucky in this competition. Scramble to find a chair when the music stops. Maximum of four entrants per house. Competition will take place on the Sigma Chi front law.

Egg Toss
Pairs see who can complete the most successful tosses without having their egg break. Teams take a step backwards after each throw. Three teams maximum from a sorority. Competition to take place in the Sigma Chi parking lot.

Arm Wrestling
Who's the strongest girl in the Greek System? Send your two strongest girls and find out. Single-elimination, bracket-style competition.

Obstacle Course
Participants are timed in a lap around the large, inflatable obstacle course. The top 8 times from the preliminary round will advance to the finals. Four entrants will be allowed per sorority.

Bake Sale
Fresh baked goods will be sold at the Sigma Chi House and in the Union.

Freestyle Rap Contest
We provide the beat, you provide the lyrics. Solo and group acts welcome. Sigma Chi/Derby Days related lyrics will earn bonus points. Come prepared with written lyrics or make it up as you go. One rapper or rap group per sorority.

Three Legged Race
Teams of two compete in a test of balance and teamwork by racing across the Sigma Chi front lawn. Two teams max. per sorority.

Watermelon Eating
Teams of four compete in a relay-style eating contest. One team allowed per sorority.

Watermelon Seed Spitting
Who can spit a watermelon seed the farthest? Four entrants allowed per sorority.

All male Wet T-Shirt Contest
The most entertaining portion of last year's events returns for the second straight year. You're the judge as the most strapping of gentlemen from the Sigma Chi house strut their stuff.