Yell Like Hell is a competition between groups who “yell like hell” to show their school spirit.

The breakdown for teams entering this year’s competition is 13 groups representing the greek system and two residence hall floors.

“Most teams competing have probably been practicing for about three weeks in the Hilton parking lot, and a few teams have even been practicing by Towers Residence Halls and the [Richardson Court Association] lot,” said Chad Harris, chairman of Yell Like Hell and sophomore in history.

The teams competing put on a five-minute skit in which they show off their school spirit through their creativity and lung capacity. The skits have a storyline but are focused on the chants and cheers that go along with the Homecoming theme.

“The rules for this year’s competition are skits can be no more than five minutes, but there is no minimum,” Harris said, adding that teams are given a 36 by 16-foot area in which to perform.

Once a team enters the restricted area, it is not allowed to step out, Harris said. Also, skits must incorporate the ISU fight song, he said.

In the first round, which took place on Oct. 4, the teams were judged on enthusiasm, creativity, clarity and appropriateness of their cheers.

The top six teams from the first round advanced to the second round.

“Judges for the Homecoming competitions this year will be people like [Assistant Dean of Students] Houston Dougharty, [Athletics Director] Gene Smith, radio D.J.s and other faculty members and deans,” Harris said.

The second round will be held at the Pep Rally on Friday.

From the second round, three final teams will be selected.

They will compete in the Yell Like Hell Finals, to be held on Saturday at the Alumni Association Tailgate Party.

Winners of the competition will either receive points toward their overall score for their team competition in Homecoming events, or non-competing teams will be awarded a plaque.

Awards also will be given for other categories, such as best costumes or best representation.