ATTENTION RED RIOT MEMBERS!

MAKE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR RED RIOT MATERIALS AT THE NIU CONVOCATION CENTER MARKETING OFFICE LOCATED IN SUITE 213. THE MARKETING OFFICE IS IN THE EAST WINT OF THE CONVOCATION CENTER ALONG WITH THE COACHES AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. PLEASE STOP BY AS SOON AS YOU CAN!

Students may sign up for the Red Riot Here

NIU Athletics is unveiling its improved Red Riot and new this year, Red Riot Rewards! The Red Riot was designed to help band our best fans together - our students. To encourage further "fandom" by our students we have put together the Red Riot Rewards program, where students are given NIU "stuff" just by coming out to the games and supporting the teams. The more events that are attended, the better the prize.

Additionally, Red Riot members will have opportunities to participate in watch parties, first chance at all in-game promotional competitions (wear your Red Riot t-shirt to get noticed), the ability to purchase football tailgating passes in the student lot ($65; only offered to Red Riot members), as well as unique opportunities not available to all student fans. The most important part of being a Red Riot member is to get to the game, cheer, and have a good time.

Become a Card Carrying Member

• In order to earn points, a student must be a member of the Red Riot (Red Riot has a $5 membership fee). When a student signs up for the Red Riot, they will receive their Red Riot t-shirt and Rewards Card. Students may sign up for Red Riot HERE or at advertised athletic events.
• The first Rewards card is white. Once that card is filled, the member will turn in the card, receive their reward and get the next level card. This will continue with every six events attended.

Earning Points

• Points are earned by attending football, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, gymnastics and wrestling competitions. Each competition is worth one point. During break, (Thanksgiving and Winter) competitions are worth two points.
• There will be one game for all other sports in which students have the opportunity to receive two bonus points. Games will be announced at the beginning of each season (fall, winter, and spring).
• If a student loses their rewards card, they will receive a new card, but will not receive credit for any punches on the lost card. If a student forgets their card, they will receive a new card at their current level and the cards can be combined at a future date.
• Points values are subject to change based on the date of the event and promotions surrounding the event.

Rules of the Game

• You must present your card at each game you attend to be counted. If you forget your card, another will be issued and you may have them combined at a future event. Each time you fill a card, you will receive your gear and a new card of a new color indicating your level in the game.
• You must be in the gates with your card stamped no later than one half hour after the event has begun.
• Rewards cards are non-transferable.
• The Top 25 point leaders will be displayed on the Red Riot website. Updates for bonus games and additional promotions will also be posted on this website.
• Rewards Cards must be filled out with your name and e-mail to be counted. Any card not completed will not be counted towards your point total. You will receive an e-mail update each time your status has changed.

Points Rewards
Prize distribution will take place at all sporting events where points are accumulated. Here's what you can get as a member:

The Top Ten Point Earners will receive special recognition and a post-season party.
The Top Points Earner will receive dinner with a head coach of their choice.

For more information contact Jesse Seykora in the Sport Marketing Office at 815-753-0801 or e-mail at sportsmarketing@niu.edu.