The 2010 Jesuit Invitational

The West Coast Opener

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington

Saturday, September 11th -  Monday, September 13th, 2010

Greetings,

   The Gonzaga Debate Program invites you to attend the Jesuit Invitational Debate Tournament, held on the campus of Gonzaga University Saturday, September 11th - Monday, September 13th 2010.  The Jesuit, which was first held at Gonzaga University in the late 1980s (then moved to St. Louis University and finally to Southern Illinois), was hosted from 1989-1998 by Greg Simerly (now of MTSU).  The spirit of this tournament was always embodied in the outstanding competition  (the Jesuit was the only RR in the country that you had to qualify for based on an objective system of points) and the first class, over the top hospitality.  We have changed the format from a Round Robin to a full-scale tournament, but nothing has changed about our hospitality.  Registration will begin at 7pm, Friday, September 10th at the Red Lion River Inn.   Rounds begin Saturday, September 11th at 9:30am. Please note that we are breaking with tradition and having 4 rounds on Saturday with the final 2 prelims and double octas on Sunday. This allows us to get the doubles finished at a reasonable hour and still give all teams an evening off for a squad dinner or prep for Monday. We hope you'll join us in Spokane for another the opening of another NDT/CEDA season.

Entry Information:

We will be utilizing the Jon Bruschke online entry system.  Online entry can be accessed at http://debateresults.com

Relevant Debate Information

We plan to offer 6 preliminary debates on the 2010-2011 CEDA/NDT topic (Visas) in an Open and Junior Division.  Adam Symonds (Arizona State) and  Jon Bruschke (CSU Fullerton) will direct our tabroom.

        The time limits are 9-3-6 with 10 minutes prep. 

        Judges must assign a winner and loser in each round. If that doesn't occur within a reasonable time frame the tab room will make a decision for you.

        All teams with a 4-2 record will advance to elimination rounds.

        All preliminary debates and double octas (most likely a partials) will occur on campus. Octas through finals will be held at the River Inn on Monday.

Case Book

With the introduction of the Wiki a "case book" authored by the tournament staff is a thing of the past. However, we will actively encourage, and even assist, all teams in posting their argument disclosure to the Wiki shortly after the tourney begins.

Fees

$125 per team.  Fee's will cover hospitality (lunch on Saturday on Sunday and bagles, coffee, and fruit on Sunday and Monday morning, as well as an open hospitality room the campus with refreshments for debaters, coaches and judges. Coaches will be invited to join us in the hospitality suite at the River Inn on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening. There might be a Survivors Party on Monday.

Judging

Each school is expected to provide 3 rounds of judging per team. Each judge will be obligated for one round beyond the elimination of  their team. We have some hired judges that we can provide, but not many. Hired judges will be given on a first come, first served basis at a fee of $150 per uncovered team. We would much rather have your judges than your money.  We plan on utilizing mutual preference judging.  You will be able to enter your preference sheets online at www.debateresults.com. 

Transportation

Those of you from the district know how to get here.  For those of you flying in, you should flight into the Spokane International Airport (GEG).  Most major airlines service Spokane.  The hotel shuttle will pick you up at the airport.  For teams on tight budgets, you can likely do the whole weekend without renting a vehicle with only minor inconveniences.  Everything (hotel, campus, fast food,  kinkos (does anyone still go to kinkos?), downtown restaurants and bars, etc) is within walking distance.  We will offer evidence transportation from the hotel for those teams walking to the campus (5-10 minutes).  We will move your evidence Saturday morning and bring it back to the hotel Sunday night. This hotel is about a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel along the river path.

Evidence Shuttle

We will provide an evidence shuttle from the River Inn on Saturday morning with the return trip scheduled for Sunday night. If you plan on using our evidence shuttle please contact Steve Pointer at pointer@gem.gonzaga.edu.

Hotel Information

The tournament hotel will be The Red Lion River Inn.  The tournament rate is $95 per night.

Reservations may be made by individual participating schools by calling Hotel’s Group Reservationist and requesting rooms under the  "Jesuit Invitational Debate Block".   (509) 323-7220.

The hotel block closes on September 1st.  Please make your reservations soon.  If you have any trouble you can call our sales agent, directly at 509 777 6359.

        Flat rate of $95 per night.  1-4 people. The room rates have increased due to a lot of renovations (they are really nice rooms) but still reasonable considering the perks.

        Free high speed internet and wireless  in all rooms.

        Free Parking

        Complimentary shuttle to/from airport. Only 10 minute ride from the Spokane airport. 

        5-10 minute walk to the Gonzaga campus along a paved, lit walkway on the river. This  runs from the hotel to the Gonzaga campus. 

        Short walk down the River to the footbridge across to River Front Park and downtown area.  Dining, shops, nightlife, copying, computer supplies  all walking distance from hotel.

        Spacious bar/lounge with view of River

        Right next to COMP USA (across the parking lot) and only a short drive from Staples and Office Depot. 

        Walking distance to Kinkos if you still use Kinkos.

If you do rent a vehicle, here are the directions to the Hotel from the Airport.

        Leave Airport and follow signs to Spokane.  You will soon find yourself on I-90 East.

        At I-90 Exit 281 (Division St.) you should exit and stay to the left, this will take you back under the overpass

        You are now heading north on Division.  Immediately after you cross the Spokane River, look for the Red Lion River Inn immediately on your right.  Take a right at the first light after the river and turn into the parking lot.

SCHEDULE

Friday, September 10th

7pm                Registration and Reception at the River Inn

Saturday, September 11th

9am                 Pairings released

9:30am           Round 1

12pm              Round 2

2pm                Lunch Provided By Tournament

3pm                Round 3

5pm                   Dinner Provided By Tournament

6pm                Round 4

9pm                Coaches Reception at River Inn

Sunday, September 12th

8:30am           Pairings released

9:30am           Round 5

11:30am         Lunch Provided By Tournament

12:30pm         Round 6

3:30pm           Reception and Awards - (Bracket and Doubles Pairing Released)

4:30pm           Double Octas

9pm                Coaches Reception at River Inn - Judging List for Monday posted online and in Reception Suite.

Monday, September 13th

8am         Pairings released at River Inn and on campus

9am         Octa Finals

Elims will continue until we have a champion.

NOTES:

--All teams with a 4-2 record wills clear to elimination rounds. If a double octa round is necessary it will be announced at the Awards and will occur immediately following that gathering.

--Coffee and light breakfast fair will be available on Saturday and Sunday morning for all competitors and judges.

--Snacks and beverages will be available throughout all competition days in the AD Building for all competitors and judges.

--Lunch will be served Saturday and Sunday afternoon in the AD Building for all competitors and judges.

--The Tournament Hospitality Suite will be open each night of the tournament, Friday - Mon day. Coaches, judges, and students who are 21 years or older may join us for refreshments.