Mary MotamediKeyanna Timmons

Keith SaddlerDan Garofalo

Michael HughesKate Hillman

Why a Wing Eating Contest?

• Unique from other group’s events• Catered to many groups of people

• Temple students• Faculty • STHM majors• Greek organizations• Multicultural organizations• Philadelphia community

• Fun with high energy

Pre-Event Preparation

Original Plans

– Date: Mid April – Time: Afternoon – Location: Outside at the Bell Tower or Liacouras

Walk– Wings donated from Maxi’s Pizza Restaurant– Donate all proceeds to Japan Relief Effort

Pre-Event Preparation

Finalized Plans

– Date: Mid April– Time: Thursday evening– Location: WingStop • 1600 N. Broad St. (Across from Fresh Grocer)

– All proceeds from contestants were used for the price of the wings

Pre-Event Preparation

Why things changed?

– Impossible to get in touch with Robin (Maxi’s manager)

– Student Activities fee for a table reservation – Difficulties keeping wings at proper

temperature outside– WingStop refused to donate wings

TU WingBowl Goals and Objectives

• To provide a fun and entertaining activity for students, faculty, and the Philadelphia

community to enjoy.

• To draw together spectators and participants of all ages, sexes, and backgrounds.

• To provide a sense of camaraderie but within a competitive atmosphere.

Planning Process

• Planning for TU WingBowl required:– Constant communication with WingStop

managers– Securing DJ Renato – Creating a sign up sheet and acquiring contact

information from interested contestants– Creating a budget for the event• Determining the number of wings needed and the

total cost• Determining the amount to charge contestants

Planning Process

• We chose to charge our contestants $5 each in order to cover the cost of all 350 wings and TU WingBowl prizes

• The equipment and supplies needed included:– 350 wings (BBQ, mild, atomic)– Latex gloves– Tables, chairs– Plates, cups, napkins– Refreshments– Prizes (gift cards and ribbons)– Matching STHM uniform T-shirts for event staff– Speakers and entertainment system

Planning Process

• The final date we decided upon was Thursday, April 24th from 5:30-7:30pm at WingStop.

• Marketing and advertising materials included:– Facebook eventTU WING BOWL FACEBOOK– Word of mouth– Fliers posted in residence halls, dining facilities, IBC

gym, and various places around campus

Staffing

StaffingKate

• Collected the money and checked off contestants on sign up sheet as they arrived

• Counted and reported our total dollar amount after the Wing Bowl

Keyanna• Issued and collected the waivers from each

contestant• Kept participants in the correct order and rounds

in which they were assigned• Issued and collected surveys from each person at

the end of the event

Staffing

Keith and Dan• Judged WingBowl contestants• Retrieved wings from kitchen and

distributed correct number of wings to each contestant

• Cleared off tables and set up for next round

• Provided refreshments for each contestants throughout the event

Staffing

Mary• Microphone controller host along with

DJ Renato• Reported to the kitchen the number of

wings needed for each round• Crowned winners with Keyanna

Policies, Procedures, Rules

Procedures• WingBowl consisted of 4 rounds, followed by the

Championship Atomic Round. • Each round consisted of 5 contestants.

Policies• The first contestant to finish all 15 BBQ or Mild

wings moved on to the Championship.• In the Championship, the first male and female

contestant to finish 10 atomic wings was crowned TU Wing King and Queen.

Policies, Procedures, RulesRules

• Contestants’ hands must not touch the table or wings until the “GO” signal

• Contestants must not interfere with other contestants during the competition

• Wings must be consumed completely or else the contestant was disqualified

Risk Management

• TU WingBowl had many risks involved• In order to have a fun and SAFE event, contestants were

provided with unlimited beverages to avoid dehydration

• Gloves were used when handling wings• Liability waivers were created and signed by ALL

contestants prior to the competition

• Liability waivers stated the following:– Contestants are aware that by competing in an eating contest the

possibility of sickness, choking, or vomiting may occur

– Contestants are fully aware that any unforeseen incident during competition is not our or WingStop’s responsibility

Liability Waiver• I ____________________________ agree to participate in TU Wing

Bowl on behalf of my own choice. I agree to follow all rules, regulations, and instructions as provided to me by TU Wing Bowl event staff.

• I acknowledge that TU Wing Bowl event staff and WingStop are not responsible for any unforeseen incidents or health related issues that occur to contestants.

• I am aware that as a TU Wing Bowl contestant, I am required to consume numerous amounts of wings in a timed period.

• I am also aware that at any point during the contest, I am allowed to withdraw from the competition.

• Signature __________________________ Date ________________

Schedule of Events

4:00 DJ Renato arrives to set up4:30 Event Staff arrives to set up venue5:15 Contestants check in

Rules, policies, and procedures explainedLiability Waiver signed

5:40 Welcome

Schedule of Events5:45 Round 1: BBQ round6:00 Round 2: Mild round 6:20 Round 3: FEMALE Mild round

6:40 Round 4: Mild round7:00 Round 5: Atomic

CHAMPIONSHIP

Schedule of Events

7:20 TU Wing Bowl King and Queen Crowned and $10 gift card prizes awarded

7:30 Event Feedback Surveys issuedThank you

End event7:45 Clean up/Break down

Championship Round

Video ClipChampionship Round

Unbeknownst to the crowd…

– Both the TU Wing King and Queen became sick after the competition

– We experienced budgeting issues!• WingStop overcharged us. • Originally we were told wings would cost $50/100

wings. We were charged $62/100 wings.• Lesson learned: ALWAYS have total costs in writing

or recorded to avoid money situations!!!

AssessmentBelow is the survey that was distributed to TU Wing Bowl

attendees:

1. How would you rate the success of TU Wing Bowl on a scale from 1 to 5? (1 being unsuccessful, 5 being successful)

2. What was your favorite and least favorite part of TU Wing Bowl?

3. What could the event staff have done to improve this event?

4. Would you attend/participate in this event again?

Survey Results

27 surveys were filled out in total.

For question #1:

22 respondents rated TU Wing Bowl a 5/54 respondents rated TU Wing Bowl a 4/51 respondent rated the TU Wing Bowl a 3/5

Survey Results

For question #2, the majority of respondents answered that they favored:

Music/DJ entertainmentThe female roundThe intensityDelicious wings/competingThe close location to campus

Survey Results

For question #2, the majority of respondents answered that they disliked:

The long waitsThe tight space of WingStopThe event ran too long

Survey Results

For question #3, the majority of respondents answered that we could have improved by:

Giving out complimentary wingsMaking more activities for the spectatorsMaking sure that WingStop had wings ready

soonerChoosing a larger venue

Survey Results

For question #4:

26 respondents said they would attend or participate in TU Wing Bowl again.

1 respondent replied that they may attend again0 respondents replied that they would not

participate again

Congratulations to Sean Black and Lynda Parra, the TU Wing King

and Queen!