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True Blue Foam
September 15, 2023
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It's time to show your true blue spirit!

True Blue Foam is an annual campus tradition and a must-have experience for every BYU student. Kick off the year with the biggest, bluest, and slickest slides you‘ve ever seen! Join us at the Helaman Fields on September 15th from 3:30-5:30pm for BYU's favorite tradition! Check back here and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, updates, and details. Sign up here if you are interested in volunteering at the event!

Entry Rules

This event is for current BYU students only. A current BYU Student ID is required to attend. No guests, children, etc. Non-students may not enter the event area, but may watch from outside the event from the field to the west.
  • Waivers are required for all participants. Minor waivers are available only for current BYU students under 18.
  • Shirts and shorts are required.

Slide Rules

Empty pockets and remove loose jewelry before going down slides. Personal belongings are left at your own risk.
  • No cameras, phones, selfie sticks, etc. are allowed on the slides.
  • Please be courteous to others, no pushing or roughhousing.
  • No jumping on the slides. Sitting or laying down only.
  • Student are NOT allowed in the foam at the bottom of the slide except to exit the slide.

Cleanup

All PARTICIPANTS MUST SHOWER OFF EXCESS FOAM AND DYE BEFORE EXITING THE EVENT. While the foam and dye wash out with water, not all surfaces and materials are easy to clean. We ask each student to help us maintain this event by being respectful to campus, the community, and local housing.
  • Please check for all personal items. Lost items will be sent to the Wilkinson Student Center Lost and Found.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Q: Do I need to be a BYU student to attend?
    A: Yes. True Blue Foam is for current BYU students only. A current BYU Student ID is required to enter.

    Q: I have a current BYU Student ID, can I bring my kids to True Blue Foam?
    A: No. Only current students may participate.

    Q: Can I come in just to watch and/or take pictures?
    A: If you have a current BYU Student ID, you can enter the True Blue Foam event area. If you do not have a current BYU Student ID, you may watch from outside the event area on the field to the west.

  • Q: What is the foam made of?
    A: The foam is a product called Foam Daddy. It is a non-toxic fire retardant.

    Q: How do you make it blue?
    A: We dye the foam/water solution blue using a dye called Hi-Light Blue. It is a non toxic spray indicator dye.

    Q: Is the blue color permanent?
    A: The dye is not permanent. However we cannot guarantee it will fully wash out of all materials. The foam solution is bio-degradable, non-toxic, non-staining, and hypoallergenic. This foam is noted for how safe it is for people.

    Q: Why do I need to shower before leaving the event?
    A: We ask that each participant shower off before leaving the event area to be respectful to campus, the community, and local housing. While the foam and dye wash out with water, not all surfaces and materials are easy to wash. We ask each student to help us maintain this event by being good neighbors to community surrounding the event.

  • Do you want to avoid the lines? Sign up to volunteer! Volunteers will get a designated slide time with no line.

  • For additional questions and information about the program, feel free to contact us.

    Email: byusaactivities@byu.edu
    Phone: (801) 422-6009

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True Blue Foam 2023