Iron Phi Rivalries

Iron Phi Rivalries - August 1 - November 30

ri·val·ry – a competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

College rivalries are fun. Whether it is in the world of admissions, athletics, regional components, the Greek community, in the classroom, during intramurals, or even within Phi Delta Theta itself, the competitive nature that comes with rivalries pushes all of us to become better. To Become the Greatest Version of Ourselves.

Iron Phi Rivalries was created to harvest very positive competition within Phi Delta Theta for a cause worth fighting for; a cause that is moving both the Fraternity and its fight against ALS forwardi.

Through Iron Phi Rivalries, Iron Phi is going local and getting personal, pairing Phi Delt chapters against each other to compete each fall. The collective competitive juices from Iron Phi Rivalries will spark great momentum for Phi Delt chapters, individual participants, Iron Phi, and the impact that we are able to make through the Live Like Lou Foundation and Phi Delta Theta.

Timeframe:

August 1 – November 30, 2025

Who Can Participate:

A chapter can mobilize its initiated members, Phikeias, alumni, parents, and friends to join their Iron Phi team.

How Do People Participate:

Participants should register to become an Iron Phi, raise funds during the competition, and work towards completing their personal Iron Phi athletic event. Their individual fundraising results contribute to the fundraising total for the chapter they join upon Iron Phi registration. If individuals already have an Iron Phi fundraising page, they should continue fundraising there.

How is the Winner Determined:

At the end of the competition, the winning chapter from each rivalry will have the highest score from this equation:

Iron Phi Dollars Raised by the Chapter's Participants (August 1 - November 30) divided by # of Undergraduates in the Chapter

BONUS POINTS: Chapters have the opportunity to add to their score with the following bonus points:

1 point - Every new Iron Phi registrant from July 1 - November 30, 2025
3 points - Every current Iron Phi who raises $444+ from July 1 - November 30, 2025
5 points - Every new Iron Phi named from August 1 - November 30, 2025

Competition Incentives:

Alongside the pride and positive chapter morale that will come with winning your rivalry, the following incentives can be earned:

Chapters that win their rivalry and raise a minimum of $5,000 will receive a commemorate Lou Gehrig jersey to display with pride.
Individuals who surpass $1,000 raised on their Iron Phi fundraising page and complete an atheltic event become Iron Phis and receive the normal benefits.
Individuals who surpass $2,500 raised on their Iron Phi fundraising page receive an Iron Phi long-sleeve t-shirt and membership into Phi Delta Theta's True Blue Society.
Individuals who surpass $5,000 raised on their Iron Phi fundraising page receive an Iron Phi hoodie.
Those who became Iron Phis before July 1, 2025 can earn our Iron Phi re-commit shirt if they raise $444+ throughout the 2025-26 year.
Dollars raised by individuals during the competition count towards a chapter’s effort to become an Iron Phi Chapter and Live Like Lou Triple Crown Chapter.
If rivalry pairings want to work together to fund a special traveling trophy/item, they can do so on their own. We encourage it!

Iron Phi always works to keep incentive costs low in order to grant more dollars raised to our causes.