The Perfect Invitational

[ArizonaMock]

Not to turn this into an entirely off-topic post or anything, but I really don't think that Gonzaga is that uncivil...sure, we have our moments, as all mock trialers do, but most of the people I have had the privilige of working with in my two years competing at Gonzaga have been amazing, caring people...and, to turn this back on topic, good luck with your invitational AZ, I hope that you have the best of luck in creating an invitational that exemplifies the best of AMTA--good competition and good spirit.

Hi Jill! I actually kinda like you of allthe bulldogs. We have no problem with Gonzaga as a program. As soon as we receive an official apology on stationery for calling our beloved coach a bitch, all will be forgotten. Until then, I'll persist in thinking your teammates to be rude and poorly bred. But, I think post an apology all this nastiness could be avoided and we might even like each other!

[Mock Captain]

So desperate....

[ArizonaMock]

Desperate to put such nastiness behind me? Absolutely. However, I will not compromise mine or my coaches honor for the sake of playing nice. She was accused of unfairness (which she wouldnt do) called a bitch, and otherwise maligned. As far as I'm concerned the offending loudmouth is lucky all we request is an apology.

I would never speak so imprudently of another team's coach. That's frightfully classless. But, Gonzaga can surprise you, like throwing my demonstrative on the ground during closing. *shrugs* but yet I am willing for forgive and forget.

[Mock Captain]

Wow....ok. POint taken.  
Which brings me to another point.  I think that if a school commits such a flagrant foul...such as that....there should be more strict penalties.  I mean....people will push the line, if it is unclear where the line is.  And if there are no penalties in place...who is to say what is right and what is wrong...besides common sense....which, clearly, some lack?

[ArizonaMock]

*Waiting Patiently* I'll give you an address you can mail it to:

Make the letter out to:

Natasha Wrae and members of University of Arizona Mock Trial:

[The Gelf]

Another on-topic suggestion.  If possible, provide coffee and some kind of breakfast type food before morning rounds.  The toughest thing about these tourneys is that my teams sometimes don't have time to eat before the morning rounds.  Even something as simple as a small bagel and a little cup of coffee can go a long way.  Also, boxed lunches like they did at Stetson I think are a great idea.

[princecaspian]

There are some inexpensive trophy companies on the Internet with enormous selections.  So you can do trophies inexpensively without getting tacky.  I think our trophies looked very nice, and they were not too expensive at all.  

Challenge format is excellent.  The only problem with doing it face-to-face rather than in advance is that it takes time, and we wanted to move things quickly.  But if you've got the time, then you can do it at the opening ceremony.

Thanks for all the praise on the Columbia tournament.  We hope to do even better next year, and hope to have everyone back and maybe a few more.

[ArizonaMock]

Made me wanna visit the Apple PC What weekend do you host?

[princecaspian]

If we do it the same time again, it will be the second to last weekend in January, I believe -- the weekend before Loras and after Northwestern and Rhodes.  It's going to be a struggle to get the courthouse again because some of the teams did a real number on some of the courtrooms.  It's amazing how some students just absolutely don't give a crap.

[The Gelf]

If we do it the same time again, it will be the second to last weekend in January, I believe -- the weekend before Loras and after Northwestern and Rhodes.  It's going to be a struggle to get the courthouse again because some of the teams did a real number on some of the courtrooms.  It's amazing how some students just absolutely don't give a crap.

That's terrible.  As far as I know, we left the rooms in good shape.  Did teams leave food around and stuff?

[ArizonaMock]

If we do it the same time again, it will be the second to last weekend in January, I believe -- the weekend before Loras and after Northwestern and Rhodes.  It's going to be a struggle to get the courthouse again because some of the teams did a real number on some of the courtrooms.  It's amazing how some students just absolutely don't give a crap.

Ack...that'd kill us. Ok...bad date

[MockinDiva]

I'd say, on-topic, that a wonderful idea would be to have "tour guides" or "information desks" kinda splotched around at different points. The worst thing about being at a big school is not knowing your way around...and being late to trials simply because you had no CLUE where you were going is a really lame excuse. Every so often, have a "help" person with a nametag that can be easily identified that will tell you where you need to go. This can make a tournament run MUCH more smoothly.

Gah..bad memories of Yale...what a nightmare! We ducked our heads into secretaries offices to get directions!

[Mock Captain]

Gah..bad memories of Yale...what a nightmare! We ducked our heads into secretaries offices to get directions!

I sat in on a lecture...then realized that I had an opening to do.  LOL.