Topic: The "Great Sonoran Showdown" Mock Trial Invitational (Read 7288 times)

Rane · « **on:** April 23, 2008, 03:17:49 pm »

I wanted to take this opportunity to announce an invitational this fall. On the weekend of November 8th and 9th, the University of Arizona will be hosting the "Great Sonoran Showdown" Invitational in Tucson, Arizona. All four rounds will be held at the Pima County Superior Courthouse.

There are currently plenty of spots open for registration. If your team or any team you know may be interested feel free to pm or email me at wlodarco AT email DOT arizona DOT edu. Also contact me if you have any other questions regarding potential participation at this invitational.

More info to come.

-Corey Wlodarczyk
University of Arizona

Thomas · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2008, 08:44:36 pm »

Last name? Huh?

MT4e · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2008, 08:52:38 pm »

Corey I actually had a question for you, but I'm sure other people are interested, so I'll just post it here.

I recently became aware that there two competing mock trial programs at Arizona, one called the Law Cats or something? and then there's the original University of Arizona Mock Trial Association.

Can you further explain the situation? How does that work?

Nonsensical · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:25:06 pm »

Quote from: RaneofDeath on April 23, 2008, 03:17:49 pm

I'd wanted to take this opportunity to announce an invitational this fall. On the weekend of November 8th and 9th, the University of Arizona will be hosting the "Great Sonoran Showdown" Invitational in Tucson, Arizona. All four rounds will be held at the Pima County Superior Courthouse.

-Corey Wlodarczyk
University of Arizona

I love any tournament that has the word "showdown" in it.

Rane · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:43:53 pm »

Quote from: MayitPleaseMe on April 23, 2008, 08:44:36 pm

Last name? Huh?

Yes, this is my last name, learn it, memorize it, and learn to pronounce

.

Vwo-Dar-chik

MT4e, to be honest, I'm not the best one to answer that question. It's a long complicated story of which I've completely isolated myself from

I promise more details about the tournament will be included as soon as I can give them.

Krafty · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:56:31 pm »

Quote from: MT4e on April 23, 2008, 08:52:38 pm

Corey I actually had a question for you, but I'm sure other people are interested, so I'll just post it here.

I recently became aware that there two competing mock trial programs at Arizona, one called the Law Cats or something? and then there's the original University of Arizona Mock Trial Association.

Can you further explain the situation? How does that work?

I’ll field this question, Corey can focus on the tournament.

My name is Brian, and I am the President of Mock Trial @ the University of Arizona – at least I am for the next week until we have elections and I graduate.

There were two competing organizations on our campus this past year – us and the Law Cats. The Law Cats club was started this past season after some internal conflicts in our program.

Our club was registered with AMTA by our staff advisor, who has been the advisor of our program for its entire existence.
The campus administration was alerted to the two competing clubs on campus and is considering some policy changes for next year. I have met with them several times to discuss solutions, but as of now there will continue to be two clubs on our campus next year.

I hope that clears up your question. If not, please let me know

MT4e · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:17:38 pm »

Quote from: Krafty on April 23, 2008, 09:56:31 pm

I’ll field this question, Corey can focus on the tournament.

My name is Brian, and I am the President of Mock Trial @ the University of Arizona – at least I am for the next week until we have elections and I graduate.

There were two competing organizations on our campus this past year – us and the Law Cats. The Law Cats club was started this past season after some internal conflicts in our program.

Our club was registered with AMTA by our staff advisor, who has been the advisor of our program for its entire existence.
The campus administration was alerted to the two competing clubs on campus and is considering some policy changes for next year. I have met with them several times to discuss solutions, but as of now there will continue to be two clubs on our campus next year.

I hope that clears up your question. If not, please let me know

All I wanted to know, thanks

Thomas · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2008, 11:50:50 pm »

Its all good. I have the same problem. Do you have problem with judges?

Rane · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2008, 11:54:37 pm »

Quote from: MayitPleaseMe on April 23, 2008, 11:50:50 pm

Its all good. I have the same problem. Do you have problem with judges?

Like NO other hahah.

The Gelf · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2008, 11:32:46 am »

Quote from: Krafty on April 23, 2008, 09:56:31 pm

I’ll field this question, Corey can focus on the tournament.

My name is Brian, and I am the President of Mock Trial @ the University of Arizona – at least I am for the next week until we have elections and I graduate.

There were two competing organizations on our campus this past year – us and the Law Cats. The Law Cats club was started this past season after some internal conflicts in our program.

Our club was registered with AMTA by our staff advisor, who has been the advisor of our program for its entire existence.
The campus administration was alerted to the two competing clubs on campus and is considering some policy changes for next year. I have met with them several times to discuss solutions, but as of now there will continue to be two clubs on our campus next year.

I hope that clears up your question. If not, please let me know

Luther v. Borden, AMTA style!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_v._Borden

Rane · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2008, 01:34:44 pm »

oh, and Nonsensical, I'm glad you enjoy the name

Thomas · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2008, 01:35:56 pm »

It reminds me of a western style showdown. High noon and all that.

Rane · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2008, 01:43:35 pm »

It will be. Tombstone style. Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp.

Thomas · « **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2008, 01:47:04 pm »

Who attended last year?

Rane · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2008, 01:48:44 pm »

This will be the first year of the Showdown's existence

Thomas · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2008, 02:07:18 pm »

Do you have any tentative invites yet? I am just wondering what the field will be.

Rane · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2008, 02:52:17 pm »

I do, just sent you a PM. Everything is very tentative as it is very early.

Bloch · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2008, 06:33:43 pm »

Quote from: RaneofDeath on April 23, 2008, 09:43:53 pm

Yes, this is my last name, learn it, memorize it, and learn to pronounce .

Vwo-Dar-chik

Please, give the p.com crowd some credit. How else would the name be pronounced? I really have no idea why names so intimidate.

Rane · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2008, 06:57:23 pm »

No they did a great job, you're absolutely right, I just want to help them out where I can.

Let's be honest, is anyone here fluent in Polish? If they aren't, I doubt they'd know how to pronounce my name

.

aowwv5 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2008, 08:56:16 am »

I'm fluent in Polish! hehe - can't read or write it too well, but my parents speak it at home, so I speak it all the time.

Rane · « **Reply #20 on:** April 26, 2008, 07:25:29 pm »

That's awesome! I can only speak a little, I've been in the process of learning for awhile. Funny thing is, I'm fluent in Italian, and the only Italian I ever have in me is the pizza I get from the Italian restaurant down the street.

aowwv5 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 27, 2008, 08:25:32 am »

haha...I'm taking an Italian class next semester!

Rane · « **Reply #22 on:** April 27, 2008, 11:28:27 am »

If you already speak Polish, Italian will be a breeze for you.

aowwv5 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 27, 2008, 10:29:45 pm »

I'm hoping so...I'm also hoping my French will help me. I finish my French major this semester (one class period, one test, and one final to go!) yet still have a year to go, so I decided I'd give Italian a try

Josiah Bartlet · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2008, 10:54:27 pm »

Quote from: RaneofDeath on April 24, 2008, 02:52:17 pm

I do, just sent you a PM. Everything is very tentative as it is very early.

Is there a calculus or a standardized criteria for invitations? Or is there a fair amount of subjectivity?

Thomas · « **Reply #25 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:20:39 pm »

Eenie Meenie is played on the Amta list of Mock Trial teams.

actually just send him a PM.

Rane · « **Reply #26 on:** May 01, 2008, 02:43:49 am »

Quote from: MayitPleaseMe on April 30, 2008, 11:20:39 pm

Eenie Meenie is played on the Amta list of Mock Trial teams.

actually just send him a PM.

That's actually how I picked the teams I invited before I announced it on perjuries

But I think people are just afraid to talk to me. Cuz of the screen name and all. I really gotta change my default screen name that I use for basically every website. Probably should go back to Bigfatpolack.... only problem is I'm not fat anymore... Such a cruel world.

Krafty · « **Reply #27 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:38:31 am »

Quote from: RaneofDeath on May 01, 2008, 02:43:49 am

But I think people are just afraid to talk to me. Cuz of the screen name and all. I really gotta change my default screen name that I use for basically every website.

In a few weeks I'll get an invite page up on our website (www.arizonamocktrial.org). Then we point people there and they will see your email address instead of SN. Maybe that will be a little more inviting.

Rane · « **Reply #28 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:52:59 am »

Psh, I've already given them my email address, see page 1

UConn Mock Trial · « **Reply #29 on:** May 30, 2008, 02:03:25 am »

Are t-shirts planned for the invitational?

Rane · « **Reply #30 on:** May 30, 2008, 03:08:40 am »

Depends on the demand, as well as the budget situation come the fall. I would love to have T-shirts, but the best answer I can give right now is we will have to wait and see.

Rane · « **Reply #31 on:** July 08, 2008, 02:48:09 pm »

All updated information of the tournament is now contained on the program website. Just visit www.arizonamocktrial.org and click on the "Invite" link. Spots are filling up very quickly, if you are interested in attending feel free to contact Corey Wlodarczyk(contact info is available on the "invite" page).

Nur Rauch · « **Reply #32 on:** July 08, 2008, 08:17:27 pm »

Quote from: RaneofDeath on July 08, 2008, 02:48:09 pm

All updated information of the tournament is now contained on the program website. Just visit www.arizonamocktrial.org and click on the "Invite" link. Spots are filling up very quickly, if you are interested in attending feel free to contact Corey Wlodarczyk(contact info is available on the "invite" page).

Your contact information is insufficient. When contacting someone with a ridiculous name like yours, it is necessary to include a phonetic key below the phone number.

... You left that out. Please make the appropriate editions to your website.

Rane · « **Reply #33 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:07:40 pm »

See page 1 of this thread

Rane · « **Reply #34 on:** August 13, 2008, 01:23:13 pm »

The tournament field for the Showdown has been filled for now, we extended our cap to 26 teams and those spots are tentatively reserved for now as well.

Again, all updated information will be contained on our website at www.arizonamocktrial.org.

If you wish to reserve a spot on the wait list for the Showdown please contact Corey Wlodarczyk (my contact info can be found on the club website, or page 1 of this thread).

Rane · « **Reply #35 on:** August 13, 2008, 04:50:16 pm »

PM sent, without giving out too much information about the teams on the fence I will just say that only two teams who were once on the wait list and have now been bumped up remain unconfirmed.

Rane · « **Reply #36 on:** October 21, 2008, 12:15:50 am »

There has been an update to the field at the Great Sonoran Showdown.

Wake Forest, UCSD, and Pomona will now be attending.

Please contact me for further information. We are currently unable to make additional updates on our website, so until then all updates will be posted here.

Krafty · « **Reply #37 on:** November 01, 2008, 07:00:15 pm »

Our website, www.arizonamocktrial.org, is out of date with the tournament information.

The school changed the password to the account on me and I've been trying to get them to fix the problem.
I'm hoping to get a working password from them on Monday and I will update all the tournament information at that time.

Until then - please contact Corey (RaneofDeath) with any questions dealing with the tournament.

Rane · « **Reply #38 on:** November 03, 2008, 11:22:14 am »

Due to an unfortunate last minute drop out, we currently have ONE open spot for this weekend at the Great Sonoran Showdown. If anyone at all is interested, I will charge no registration fee for your team, and will give this position to the first team that wishes to reserve the last remaining spot in the tournament. Please let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to email me (wlodarco AT email DOT Arizona DOT edu).

Nur Rauch · « **Reply #39 on:** November 03, 2008, 01:24:28 pm »

If you give us airfare and a free hotel stay along with that waiver on the registration fee, UMM will be there!

Krafty · « **Reply #40 on:** November 09, 2008, 09:41:45 pm »

Tab Summary is up: http://clubs.asua.arizona.edu/~amta/GSS2008.pdf

Congrats to everyone who competed this weekend! We hope you enjoyed the tournament and come back next year.

DesertClassic · « **Reply #41 on:** November 10, 2008, 12:59:49 am »

Thanks to the folks at UA for hosting. ASU had a wonderful time.

Thank you to the field for 20 wonderful rounds.

Rane · « **Reply #42 on:** November 10, 2008, 01:01:50 am »

I just wanted to say thank you to EVERYONE that came and competed. I had a great time meeting everyone that I have been talking to for the past few months, and I hope that everyone had a good time while they were here with us.

A HUGE thanks to Ryan and Laura Seelau for all of their help, and to Ryan who ran our tab room along with our coach Casey McGinley.

Big thanks to Jimmy Cool and Sarah Cool for being great friends and helping me with the last minute stages of putting this tournament together.

Another big thanks to Brian Chase that helped me along with all of the tournament preparations and ideas from the start. This would not have happened without his help and advice throughout the entire process.

Of course, to my program's coach and mentor staff: Larry Ward, Micah Schmit, Joel Patterson, Brian Chase, Chris Dang, Mike Harnden, Lindsay Schafer, and Ben Griem. Without their constant volunteering to judge and help with logistics, the tournament would not have been able to run on time as it did.

Another huge thank you to Breane Bushu, despite not ever participating in Mock Trial, offered to volunteer her time to sit in tab room to be present for any Tab Room intervention problems.

Also a big thanks to UCSD, ASU, and USC for 4 great, competitive rounds. I had a great time this weekend and I am so happy that all of you came out to compete. I hope that I will run into all of you throughout this season's competition.

Rane · « **Reply #43 on:** November 10, 2008, 01:27:46 am »

And for those of you who don't want to follow the link:

Top Five Trial Teams
1st Place- ASU -1142 7-1
2nd Place Bowling Green - 1198 6-1-1
3rd Place Redlands - 1201 6-2 CS 22
4th Place USC- 1437 6-2 CS 21.5
5th Place ASU - 1145 6-2 CS 18
Honorable Mention
6th Place ASU- 1146 6-2 CS 17.5
7th Place USC- 1438 6-2 CS 12
8th Place USC - 1436 6-2 CS 11

Outstanding Attorney Awards
20 Ranks:
Kevin Keller 1145 Arizona State (P)
Shanley Monroe 1142 Arizona State (D)
Sophia Noorani 1014 Gonzaga (P)
Catherine Veeneman 1436 USC (D)

19 Ranks:
Tim Campbell 1016 Gonzaga (P)
Ashley Hudgens 1201 Redlands (D)
Jeffrey Skinner 1437 USC (P)

18 Ranks:
Melissa Lim 1042 Arizona (D)
Jeremy Sager 1513 Bye (P)
Forrest Smith 1015 Gonzaga (D)
Kristia Sebion 1146 Arizona State (D)
Brittany Yarbrough 1144 Arizona State (P)
Kiana Arakawa 1202 Redlands (P)
Jessie Sjol 1201 Redlands (P)
Saman Golestan 1143 Arizona State (D)
Lauren Bikasky 1198 Bowling Green (D)

Outstanding Witness Awards
20 Ranks:
Catherine Veeneman 1436 USC (P)
Jo Kotyuk 1142 Arizona State (P)

19 Ranks:
Kate Cook 1198 Bowling Green (P)
Lauren Herz 1435 USC (P)
Doug Bates 1348 USAFA (P)

18 Ranks:
Chris Lyon 1524 UCSB (D)
Forrest Smith 1015 Gonzaga (P)

17 Ranks:
Agata Parfienuk 1051 UIUC (P)
Melissa Lim 1042 Arizona (P)
A. Gongora 1525 UCSB (D)
Drew Pollom 1014 Gonzaga (D)
Rachel Johnston 1041 Arizona (D)
Kevin Keller 1145 Arizona State (D)
K. Evenson 1524 UCSB (P)

mocksluzer · « **Reply #44 on:** November 10, 2008, 01:03:14 pm »

Those who won awards are considered "All-American"?! No Fair!!! I want one. Congrats on hosting what seems to be quite a successful tourney, Corey.

Rane · « **Reply #45 on:** November 12, 2008, 04:22:22 pm »

Yes, my tab summary maker decided to use the template used at nationals. Sorry these are not All-American awards

Rane · « **Reply #46 on:** December 04, 2008, 01:18:58 pm »

Sorry this is so late, but the modified Tab Summary has been added to the AMTA website.

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