Mascot Appearance Request - Grand Canyon University Athletics

General Policies

Thunder makes regular appearances at GCU athletics events. He can also be found at other various university functions and community events. Although Thunder loves adding excitement to each event, he is VERY busy and simply cannot fulfill every request due to scheduling conflicts.
The approval of Thunder appearance requests is based on (1) the event’s compliance with the appearance guidelines (detailed in the next section) and (2) mascot availability, with priority given to Grand Canyon athletic events.
Appearance requests must be received at least 2 weeks in advance of the event; 4 weeks is preferred.
To uphold the University mascot standards, only individuals authorized by University Relations may wear the mascot costume and perform as Thunder.
For liability reasons, we do not lend the mascot costume. Guidelines & Safety

THUNDER MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: Greet guests, pose for photos, sign autographs, other activities at his discretion, so long as neither his safety nor the cleanliness of the costume will be compromised

THE FOLLOWING CONVENIENCE MUST BE PROVIDED:

A dedicated handler to serve as a liaison between the mascot and the requestor’s organization and to accompany Thunder for the duration of the appearance.
A private changing area (public restrooms do not constitute a private changing area).
Drinking water
A 15 minute break every 45 minutes in a climate controlled area; Thunder may not be in the costume for more than 45 consecutive minutes at any point during the appearance.
Safety of our mascot is of the utmost importance. The mascot may excuse himself from any event where he believes his safety may be compromised. The mascot may also excuse himself for inclement weather (i.e. rain, hail, etc.).

Impermissible Appearances

Thunder will not appear at events that may be reasonably construed as advancing a political agenda or the commercial interest of a business entity that is a competitor of GCU’s sponsor and partners.

Liability for Costume Damage

In the event that any components of the mascot costume are damaged as a result of negligence or misconduct on the part of a guest at an appearance, the requesting organization will be responsible for the repair/replacement costs of each damaged item. Repair/replacement cost estimations will be based on an evaluation of the costume at the time of the damage.

Photos & Video

Photos and video taken of Thunder may not be used for commercial or promotional purposes without the express consent of Grand Canyon University.

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