As the Guardians of California Spirit and Traditions, the Rally
Committee is entrusted with the guardianship of the most precious symbols of
California. The California Banner The California Victory Cannon Card Stunts The Cal Flags The Big "C" As our name might suggest, the UC Rally Committee is responsible
for the direction and production of all spirit rallies on campus. The Director
of Rallies and members of the Spirit Branch, with the help of the Executive
Committee, make the final plans on all matters concerning rallies. There are
several types of rallies put on by the Committee. Noon Rallies Homecoming Rally Bonfire Rally Special Rallies Rugbys
When the
California Banner is hanging high above the Cal Student Section,
the section becomes the Greatest Rooting Section in the World. The Rally
Committee is responsible for the maintenance and protection of the banner. It
is hung by the Director of Security at both football and basketball games.
The California
Victory Cannon, a gift donated by the Class of 1964, is fired from its platform
on Tightwad Hill by our two Cannoneers. The Cannon is fired at the
beginning of each home football game, after each score, and after each victory.
As a member, you have the opportunity to serve on Cannon Crew and help fire the
California Victory Cannon!
Card Stunts
were invented at the University of California in 1910 and have been a tradition
ever since. The Committee designs the show, sorts the cards, sets up the cards
before the football game, coordinates the show, and collects the cards during
halftime and after the game. The Director of Stunts plays a huge role in
instructing Committee members on how to sort, set up, coordinate, and collect
cards.
You can see some of the stunts here.
The Rally
Committee has custody of the official Cal Flags. The flags are run out in front
of the football team when they take the field, waved when Cal Band plays a Cal
Song, and waved at smaller sporting events.
The Big "C" on
Charter Hill is one of the most renowned symbols of California Spirit. The
Rally Committee is the official guardian of this symbol. We protect it from
pranks and repaint it often. There are many opportunities to join the Director
of Security in venturing to the Big “C” to help repaint. The hike is fun, and
the view is always beautiful.
On the Friday before each home game, a rally is put on at noon on
the Sproul Hall Steps. The Band, Dance Team, Mic Men, Oski, and the Rally
Committee all join together for a short rally, usually only fifteen to twenty
minutes, to catch people on their way to and from class and pump them up before
the game the next day.
The Homecoming
Rally is held the night before the Homecoming Game in Haas Pavilion. The goal
of this rally is to showcase Cal Spirit to both students and alumni.
The Bonfire
Rally is the largest and most important event put on by the UC Rally Committee.
Held in the Hearst Greek Theatre on the eve of Big Game, it is by far the most
stunning display of the Spirit of California that one can find at this
University. Enjoyed by thousands of students and alumni alike, this bonfire is
a key component in firing up our fellow Californians before the Big Game.
