Fact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Example: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntMyth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyFact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExcuse:“it’stradition…”Fact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionFact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesMyth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearanceWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesExcuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Example:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.Myth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryExcuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team.If they don’t want togo through this, theydon’t have to signup/try out/join…”Warning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinWarning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesWarning Sign:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationMyth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Example:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential membersFact: More than 79%of NCAA athletesreport coming tocollege with a priorhazing experiencefrom high school ormiddle school.Example: Illegalactivities such asrequirement tosteal local itemsas part of ascavenger huntMyth: Hazingis a problemfor fraternitiesand sororitiesprimarilyFact: Two in fivestudents say theyare aware ofhazing takingplace on theirschool or campusExcuse:“it’stradition…”Fact: A significantnumber of hazingincidents anddeaths involvealcoholconsumptionFact: Hazingoccurs inmiddle schools,high schoolsand collegesMyth: As longas there’s nomaliciousintent, a littlehazing shouldbe O.KWarning Sign:Weight-loss;exhaustion; orsudden changes inappetite, sleephabits, orappearanceWarningSign:Unexplainedinjuries orillnessesExcuse: It’s difficult todetermine whether ornot a certain activityis hazing — it’s sucha gray areasometimes.Example:Humiliationof new orpotentialmembersExample:Forced orrequiredconsumptionof alcoholMyth:Hazingbuildsunity.Myth: Hazing isno more thanfoolish pranksthat sometimesgo awryExcuse: “We’re notforcing anyone to joinour club/group/team.If they don’t want togo through this, theydon’t have to signup/try out/join…”Warning Sign:Sudden changesin behavior afterjoining anorganization, club,or teamExample:Forcedactivities fornew recruits to‘prove’ theirworth to joinWarning Sign:Secrecy,avoidance, orstress surroundingnew memberactivitiesWarning Sign:Desire to leave theorganization, club,or team withoutgiving anyexplanationMyth: If someoneagrees toparticipate in anactivity, it can’t beconsidered hazingFact: Both maleand femalestudents reporta high level ofhazingExcuse:“People will getmuch worse inthe real worldanyway...”Example:Beatings,paddling, or otherphysical actsagainst new orpotential members

National Hazing Prevention Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Fact: More than 79% of NCAA athletes report coming to college with a prior hazing experience from high school or middle school.
  2. Example: Illegal activities such as requirement to steal local items as part of a scavenger hunt
  3. Myth: Hazing is a problem for fraternities and sororities primarily
  4. Fact: Two in five students say they are aware of hazing taking place on their school or campus
  5. Excuse: “it’s tradition…”
  6. Fact: A significant number of hazing incidents and deaths involve alcohol consumption
  7. Fact: Hazing occurs in middle schools, high schools and colleges
  8. Myth: As long as there’s no malicious intent, a little hazing should be O.K
  9. Warning Sign: Weight-loss; exhaustion; or sudden changes in appetite, sleep habits, or appearance
  10. Warning Sign: Unexplained injuries or illnesses
  11. Excuse: It’s difficult to determine whether or not a certain activity is hazing — it’s such a gray area sometimes.
  12. Example: Humiliation of new or potential members
  13. Example: Forced or required consumption of alcohol
  14. Myth: Hazing builds unity.
  15. Myth: Hazing is no more than foolish pranks that sometimes go awry
  16. Excuse: “We’re not forcing anyone to join our club/group/team. If they don’t want to go through this, they don’t have to sign up/try out/join…”
  17. Warning Sign: Sudden changes in behavior after joining an organization, club, or team
  18. Example: Forced activities for new recruits to ‘prove’ their worth to join
  19. Warning Sign: Secrecy, avoidance, or stress surrounding new member activities
  20. Warning Sign: Desire to leave the organization, club, or team without giving any explanation
  21. Myth: If someone agrees to participate in an activity, it can’t be considered hazing
  22. Fact: Both male and female students report a high level of hazing
  23. Excuse: “People will get much worse in the real world anyway...”
  24. Example: Beatings, paddling, or other physical acts against new or potential members