Registration for the annual Campout for tickets for the UNC-Chapel Hill basketball game opens tomorrow with a controversial date and new events planned.

Arialle Crabtree, a sophomore in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the chair of the campus community committee of Student Senate, said the Campout will return to its roots by being held in front of Reynolds Coliseum.

“Students were proud of the tradition of camping out in front of Reynolds, and we want to re-establish its glory,” she said.

Crabtree said Student Government joined with the Union Activities Board and Campus Recreation to make this year’s event something to remember. 

According to Crabtree, registered campers will get free food and be able to participate in many games and activities, including a basketball tournament and corn-hole.

There will also be an Ugliest UNC Fan contest with all proceeds going to the Kay Yow Memorial Fund, she said.

“This is a great event that lets student have fun while supporting N.C. State and connecting with other students,” she said.

Kelli Rogers, a senior in political science and student senate president, is excited about this year’s Campout.

“It is going to be bigger and better then ever,” she said. “We are bringing it back to its historical roots and to the heart of N.C. State basketball.”

Adam Rodgers, a sophomore in First Year College, expressed concern about the location.

“It’s a cool idea, but not that many tents can fit out there,” he said.

Crabtree is not worried about the space, but the date the Campout is being held has raised some questions.

According to Crabtree, there was a survey advertised through Facebook and list-serves asked students to pick the best date between two. The final date chosen was Jan. 9, but classes do not start for second semester until Jan. 11.

“Whatever students went with, we picked,” Crabtree said. “I don’t think attendance will be affected.”

According to Rogers, students will not want to miss the event.

“It is a great way to kick off the semester and welcome students back to campus,” she said. “Hopefully it will be warmer than last year.”

Rodgers said student attendance overall will be affected, but the changes will not affect him personally.

“It will definitely affect attendance because people will be on vacations and not ready to come back to school yet,” he said. “The hope of seeing us win is what will bring me back early.”

Crabtree said the registration process will be the same as last year, but the registration period will be open for a month.

“A longer registration period will increase participation and get students excited about it,” she said. “We will make it the best Campout ever.”