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ACUI Campus Tournaments
From November through January, Down Under holds tournaments to qualify students to represent UT in regional competitions. Events include bowling, 9-ball, chess, spades, Texas Hold'em, Halo 3 (or some other Xbox 360 game), table tennis, Poetry Slam, and a team oriented academic challenge. You may participate in as many CAMPUS tournaments as you like, but if you qualify for multiple regional events, you will have to make a choice because events run concurrently.
How Do I Enter?
Students must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Info on signing up will be available in September. There is typically a small charge of $1 to $3 per event to enter.
When and Where are the Campus Tournaments?
Most tournaments are held in Down Under. Some are in other campus locations such as TRECS or the Black Cultural Center. A schedule will be available in September.
What's at Stake?
Winners of campus tournaments may receive FREE entry, lodging, and transportation to Regional Competition. Travel distance and other budgetary constraints may limit the number of participants each year.
Leisure Programs Weekend(s) Info
Traditionally, all three leisure programs ( Recreation Tournaments, College Bowl, and Poetry Slam) have been held the same weekend.College Bowl ended the relationship with ACUI in 2008, leaving us without an academic competition in 2009. This year, the date for Leisure Programs Weekend was set, announced, and hotel contract signed before the partnership with NAQT developed. A requirement of that partnership is that the NAQT Sectional must be held the weekend of February 5-7, 2010. As a result, we have split the Leisure Programs Weekend into two events this year. It is our hope to again combine the three unique competitions in 2011.
Major Changes for 2010!
If you have been to a competition before, you know the routine. However, this year, to help things run a little smoother and bring back some school spirit, the following changes will be implemented:
- 2010 features a revival of the coveted team "traveling plaque" awarded to the best overal institution.The plaque will be awarded this year and will remain at that institution until next year, when it is up for grabs again.We are still working out the details on how that will be awarded and will announce it by February.
- Eligibility forms should be FAXED or scanned and emailed to Amy Anderson no later than Monday, February 15, 2010.Unlike last year, there is no requirement to turn in the originals at check in. HOWEVER, please bring them just in case your faxed or emailed copies were not legible.
- If forms are not sent ahead of time, they may be turned in at check-in, but your school will lose points toward the "traveling plaque" award.Students will not be allowed to participate without a properly completed eligibility form.
- Check-in will occur at the host hotel this year...No rushing to check in at the hotel and then rushing to the competition site to check in there too! Look for a table in the lobby.
- Advisors ONLY are to check-in students.If an advisor is not traveling with your school, the group should elect one student to check in the group.
- The opening session contains lots of valuable information, but attendance at this in previous years has been low. Attendance is therefore MANDATORY this year. Students not attending the session will be DISQUALIFIED without refund.
When: February 5-6, 2010 for NAQT Sectional
When: February 19-20, 2010 for Recreation Tournaments and Poetry Slam
Where: All events are at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Mailing Address
University Center Room 329
1502 West Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996
Click here for map and driving directions (Courtesy of MapQuest)
Parking
Parking is limited on campus. Participants are encouraged to use the shuttle service and trolleys. If you decide to drive to campus, listed below are some options. Do not park in any university student or staff lot. You WILL get a ticket!
- University Center Parking Garage. You will be charged $1 every half hour to park on Friday. On Saturday, the garage SHOULD be free of charge. If a major campus event is booked between now and then, such as a concert, then you may pay a flat rate of $10 per vehicle.Clearance in the garage is six feet, so watch out if you're driving a large van.
- Metered parking is available behind the University Center along Volunteer Blvd. As far as I know, meters are free on Saturday, but please check the meter to make sure!
- Metered parking is also available one street up from Cumberland Avenue, on White Avenue, behind Hoskins Library.
Host Coordinator
Amy Anderson
amyanderson@utk.edu
865-974-1077 phone
865-974-1060 fax
Tournament Brackets, Eligibility and Registration
Schools are encouraged to hold their own campus tournaments to determine who gets to travel to the ACUI Region 5 events. Links to tournament brackets will be placed here soon.Additionally, Amy, Christy, and James have presentations at the Region 5 conference. Please make plans to attend. If unable, links to the presentation slides with advice on promoting, marketing, and conducting your campus tournaments will be placed here.
To compete in the REGIONAL competition, students must meet certain eligibility requirements. Additionally students must register online. Online registration will be open in late November or early December. For details on eligibility and registration, visit the ACUI main site at:
http://www.acui.org/content.aspx?menu_id=14&id=3150
Note that eligibility requirements differ between regional and national events. Please make sure you download the correct eligibility form. This is a REGIONAL event. The form does not require a registrar's signature or seal.The student and advisor's signature suffice. If you place high enough in this regional to qualify for a national competition, you will be given a new eligibility form that will require your registrar's signature and seal.
Host Hotel for NAQT has not been secured
Host Hotel for Recreation Tournaments and Poetry Slam is Crowne Plaza
(If rooms are available, there is a chance the Crowne Plaza will be the host hotel for NAQT as well.)
Mailing Address:
401 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
- Rate is $79.00 plus tax if reserved by February 1, 2010. Must mention code "ACU." Rate valid on up to 4 people per room.Rooms have two double beds.
- Guests may request a king or queen bed (1 bed per room) for rate of $89.00 if available.
- Call 865-522-2600 to make reservation. Must be guaranteed with credit card.
- ADVISORS, if booking multiple rooms, please provide a room list indicating which people are rooming together. Fax to Christy Buchanan at 865-541-5995. This will allow you to check in the entire group at once. You will be given all keys and room assignments.
- Complimentary access to Health Center and indoor heated pool
- Self-parking in the hotel garage is complimentary.
- BUS PARKING: Please contact the hotel to arrange bus parking.
Getting From the Hotel to Campus
Shuttle vans will run between the hotel to campus while events are in progress.
Also, a Knoxville Trolley stop is located directly outside the hotel. The trolley is free and goes around downtown and to the UT campus.
Leisure Programs Leadership Team (AKA, who to contact with questions)
Leisure Programs Chair
Amy Anderson, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
amyanderson@utk.edu
865-974-1077
Amy is in charge of logistics, securing a host institution and lodging, planning, marketing, eligibility, registration, etc. Essentially, anything not DIRECTLY related to the event you are participating in.
Leisure Programs Chair Elect
Jacob Tidwell, East Carolina University
tidwellj@ecu.edu
252-328-4738
Amy's term ends at the conclusion of the 2010 event. Jacob takes over then. Contact Jacob if you have any suggestions or questions regarding the 2011 and 2012 events.
Recreation Tournament Coordinator
Christy Dillon, Virginia Tech
cdillon@vt.edu
540-231-4476
Christy is in charge of organizing rules and brackets, securing event directors, etc. for billiards, table tennis, chess, bowling, Xbox 360 events, poker, spades, and 2nd chance events.Before your event begins, Christy can help with questions. Once your event begins, the Event Director has complete control.Event directors will be announced soon. Rules will also be announced soon.
Poetry Slam Coordinator
James Contratto, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
jcontrat@uncc.edu
704-687-7130
James is in charge of organizing rules for Poetry Slam, securing an emcee, etc.
NAQT Coordinator
TBA
Interested? Contact Amy ASAP!!
2009 Region 5 Winners
Men's 9-Ball
1st place, Zach Wilson from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2nd place, Robin Coleman from Radford University
Women's 9-Ball
1st place, Bonnie Ignacki from Virginia Tech
2nd place, Brandi Dorsett from North Carolina A&T
Men's Table Tennis
1st place, Mattias Lindstrom from Duke University
2nd place, Jun Shen from Duke University
Women's Table Tennis
1st place, Jennifer Chen from Duke University
Team Bowling
1st place, Keith Roberts, Nick Magro, Erica Jo Thompson, Sam Smith from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
2nd place, Mat Good, Billy Hay, Ryan Scott, and Mason Hester from Virginia Tech
Doubles Bowling
1st place, Mat Good and Billy Hay from Virginia Tech
2nd place, Tom Smith and Sam Smith from the University of Tennessee
Men's Singles Bowling
1st place, Nick Magro from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2nd place, Tom Smith from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Women's Singles Bowling
1st place, Hope Huffman from East Carolina University
2nd place, Amanda Garland from Radford University
Chess
1st place, Kenneth Johnson from East Carolina University
Texas Hold'em
1st place, Yazid Finn from East Carolina University
2nd place, Eric Rondo from the University of Tennessee
Spades
1st place, Josh Sorenson and Blake Head from Lee University
2nd place, Rashawn Franklin and Emmette Knuckles from the University of Kentucky
Poetry Slam
1st place, Brittany Brooks from James Madison University
2nd place, Johnny Martinez from East Carolina University
Interested in hosting Leisure Programs Weekend in 2011? Let Amy know! Hosting eliminates travel and lodging costs and gives your students a home-field advantage.