Without the haunted house to get students into the spirit of the spooky season, LLCC PD decorated campus with Halloween animatronics.
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2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta
The 3rd annual Cardboard Boat Regatta drew a large crowd on Friday. Students, faculty and staff enjoyed grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and Kona Ice while they watched this year’s competition. For more photos, see LLCC Facebook and Instagram posts. Read on for this year’s winners.
First Place – RV Swan Linc
For the third straight year, the LLCC Library took top honors with their boat titled RV Swan Linc. The library boat also received awards for fastest boat, with a finish time of 2:09, and LLCC Spirit.
Second Place – Pell Pirates – also won Best Design
Third Place – The Birds and the Bees at LLCC
Titanic Award – LLCC Games Club: FenRir 2
Longest Time in the Water (without sinking) – SS BSU
Other equally engaging and entertaining boats included:
LLCC Honors Club – Professor McDonald’s Revenge
Enrollment Management – Enrollment Splashtastic
LLCC Police Department – Hanson’s Heroes
Cardboard Boat Regatta happens tomorrow!
Tomorrow is the day! All ships and sailors for LLCC’s 3rd annual Cardboard Boat Regatta will test their craft on Lake Macoupin.
Check in will be from 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Annual Security Report: Notice of Availability
Lincoln Land Community College is committed to assisting all members of our campus community in providing for their own safety and security. The LLCC Police Department’s annual security compliance document is available online at:
https://forms.llcc.edu/documents/2024-2025_LLCC_Annual_Security_Report.pdf.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the LLCC Police Department located in Sangamon Hall South, Springfield campus, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 217-786-2278.
The website and report contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, campus police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Lincoln Land Community College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by the Lincoln Land Community College Police Department.
Cardboard Boat Regatta Postponed until Oct. 11
Due to expected rain today, the third annual Cardboard Boat Regatta has been postponed until Friday, Oct. 11. Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.
The date change will give teams more time to fortify their watercraft.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.
Cardboard Boat Regatta Registration ends today
Today is the final day to register your team for LLCC’s third annual Cardboad Boat Regatta. Register at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South, by calling 217-786-2278 or online.
The regatta happens on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.
Cardboard Boat Regatta registration extended until Wednesday
It’s not too late to register your team for LLCC’s third annual Cardboad Boat Regatta. Teams now have until Wednesday, Sept. 25. Register at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South, by calling 217-786-2278 or online.
The regatta happens on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.
Cardboard Boat Regatta registration extended until Wednesday
It’s not too late to register your team for LLCC’s third annual Cardboad Boat Regatta. Teams now have until Wednesday, Sept. 25. Register at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South, by calling 217-786-2278 or online.
The regatta happens on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
Important event details, including acceptible boat construction materials and the race rules can be found online.
Get Registered for the 2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta!
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s third cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Sept. 20 at the LLCC PoliceDepartment in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
- There is an entry fee of $20 per team. Money raised will be donated to a charity.
- There must be at least two people per boat; there is no maximum.
- Minimum age to participate is 16; minors will need parental consent.
- Closed toe shoes and life preservers are required (if you cannot bring one, please make priorarrangements with the LLCCPD)
- Each preliminary race, or “heat race,” of 3-4 boats will take place around the Lake Macoupinfountain from the east bank in the Helen Hamilton Center.
- Winners of each preliminary race will compete in the final race.
- An opening ceremony prior to the first race and closing ceremony with awards will be held in theoutdoor amphitheater.
- Rain date: Oct. 11
Boat Construction Materials
Accepteble materials:
- corrugated cardboard
- duct tape
- water-based paint
Materials not allowed:
- oil-based paint
- water-proof paint
- wood
- styrofoam
- plastic sheathing
- fiberglass
- Son0tubes/coated cardboard
- silicon, wax or tar
- caulking compounds
- metal
- staples, clamps or screws
Rules
- Life preservers/vests must always be worn while on/in the water.
- Closed toe shoes are required. Shoes that tie/zip are preferred, tennis or water shoes. NO flip flops or Crocs.
- The ENTIRE boat including paddles must be made from cardboard and duct tape. Corrugated cardboard only!
- Duct tape may be used only to reinforce seams. DO NOT duct tape the entire hull of the boat!
- Water-based paint is allowed (no oil-based paint) for decorating the boat.
- Decorations are allowed and encouraged, provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements.
- Crew costumes are encouraged.
- Design is left to builder(s). Let your creativity take over.
- NO surfboard style boat allowed.
- Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
- Please make sure all packing labels and staples are removed!
- Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive device.
- Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in the designated trash receptacle.
Integrity Challenge
An individual or team may submit a challenge of integrity on any of the top three finishing boats.
Procedures will be developed for an individual or team to submit a challenge confidentially.
There is a challenge fee of $20 per submission. All challenge money will be donated to a charity.
Challenged boats will be thoroughly inspected. This may involve cutting the boat to inspect the internal structure.
2024 Cardboard Boat Regatta Details & Registration
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s third cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 27 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Sept. 20 at the LLCC PoliceDepartment in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.
The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided under the overhang between Sangamon Hall North and Sangamon Hall South. All painting must be done in the grass west of the construction area. Please respect the space and keep your site tidy. Contact LLCC PD for more details.
The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!
Important event details
•There is an entry fee of $20 per team. Money raised will be donated to a charity.
•There must be at least two people per boat; there is no maximum.
•Minimum age to participate is 16; minors will need parental consent.
•Closed toe shoes and life preservers are required (if you cannot bring one, please make priorarrangements with the LLCCPD)
•Each preliminary race, or “heat race,” of 3-4 boats will take place around the Lake Macoupinfountain from the east bank in the Helen Hamilton Center.
•Winners of each preliminary race will compete in the final race.
•An opening ceremony prior to the first race and closing ceremony with awards will be held in theoutdoor amphitheater.
•Rain date: Oct. 11
Boat Construction Materials
Accepteble materials:
- corrugated cardboard
- duct tape
- water-based paint
Materials not allowed:
- oil-based paint
- water-proof paint
- wood
- styrofoam
- plastic sheathing
- fiberglass
- Son0tubes/coated cardboard
- silicon, wax or tar
- caulking compounds
- metal
- staples, clamps or screws
Rules
1. Life preservers/vests must always be worn while on/in the water.
2. Closed toe shoes are required. Shoes that tie/zip are preferred, tennis or water shoes. NO flip flops or Crocs.
3. The ENTIRE boat including paddles must be made from cardboard and duct tape. Corrugated cardboard only!
4. Duct tape may be used only to reinforce seams. DO NOT duct tape the entire hull of the boat!
5. Water-based paint is allowed (no oil-based paint) for decorating the boat.
6. Decorations are allowed and encouraged, provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements.
7. Crew costumes are encouraged.
8. Design is left to builder(s). Let your creativity take over.
9. NO surfboard style boat allowed.
10. Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
11. Please make sure all packing labels and staples are removed!
12. Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive device.
13. Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in the designated trash receptacle.
Integrity Challenge
An individual or team may submit a challenge of integrity on any of the top three finishing boats.
Procedures will be developed for an individual or team to submit a challenge confidentially.
There is a challenge fee of $20 per submission. All challenge money will be donated to a charity.
Challenged boats will be thoroughly inspected. This may involve cutting the boat to inspect the internal structure.