The 2009 Jesuit Invitational
The West Coast Opener
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
Saturday, September 12th - Monday, September 14th, 2009
Greetings,
The Gonzaga Debate Program invites you to attend the Jesuit Invitational Debate Tournament, held on the campus of Gonzaga University Saturday, September 12th - Monday, September 14th 2008. 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 5pm, Friday, September 12th at the Red Lion River Inn. Rounds begin Saturday, September 12th, at a civilized hour.
Relevant Debate Information
We plan to offer 6 preliminary debates on the 2009-2010 CEDA/NDT topic (Nukes) in an Open Division. Greg Achten (Cal) and Jon Bruschke (CSU Fullerton) will once again 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 decide.
All teams with a 4-2 record will advance to elimination rounds.
All preliminary debates and double octas (if necessary) 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" in the traditional sense is kinda redundant. We encourage everyone to bring electronic copies of your args to post to the Wiki after the tourney begins.
Fees
$125 per team. This will include a wide range of hospitality and awards. Anyone who has ever attended our tournament will testify, you get your moneys worth and then some.
Judging
Each school is expected to provide one judge per two teams they bring. There are 6 rounds so a 1/2 commitment is 3 rounds. 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. If you have extra judges available from your school please let me know as we would probably like to hire them. All judges are expected to render a decision in a timely fashion and designate one, and only one, team as the winner of the debate. 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 region know how to get here. For those of you flying in, you should flight into the Spokane International Airport (GEG). Northwest, Alaska, Delta, Southwest, and America West all offer fair rates. 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 inconvienences. Everything (hotel, campus, Comp USA, Kinkos, downtown restaurants and bars, etc) is all within walking distance. We will offer evidence transportation from the hotel for those teams walking to the campus (5-10 minutes). 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, Adrian McCoy and requesting rooms under the "Jesuit Invitational Debate Block". Adrian may be reached at (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, Melissa Boland, 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.
Entry Information:
We will be utilizing the Jon Bruschke online entry system. Online entry can be accessed at http://debateresults.com
Friday, September 13th
5pm-11pm Registration and Reception at the River Inn.
Saturday, September 14th
9am Pairings released at River Inn and College Hall
10am Round 1
1pm Round 2
4pm Round 3
Sunday, September 14th
9am Pairings released at River Inn and College Hall
10am Round 4
1pm Round 5
4pm Round 6
7pm Awards Reception in The Globe Room located in Cataldo Hall.
8pm Double Octas if necessary
Monday, September 15th
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.