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36th Homecoming Chili Cookoff - Team 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:
  • Registration: Wednesday, October 7th 11:59 PM
  • Team Withdrawal: Monday, October 12th 12:00 PM

Event Details:
  • Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
  • Team Check-In: 9:00 AM
  • Team Cook Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Tasting Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Event Grounds: 1:00 PM - 6:00 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 at nguyenca@uhcl.edu or (281) 283-2553.


Team Equipment:
All competing teams will be provided (1) 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, and Colleges will be assigned tents based on availaibility. Alumni (not competing with UHCL Alumni Association) 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 (Center for Student Engagement)
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/Group Name *


Team Type *

Comments:



Team Name *
Additional instructions for the previous question. This is the name that will be displayed on event programs and print materials.


Team Lead Name *
Additional instructions for the previous question. 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 Phone Number *


Team Lead Email *


Team Secondary Contact *


Team Secondary Contact Phone Number *


Team Secondary Contact Email *


Will your team compete in the "Best Spirited" category? *
Additional instructions for the previous question. Teams competing in this category are encouraged to be as creative as possible working with the Homecoming Theme: Y2K-Hunter's Millennium Tour!
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.