State Standards
High school mock trial programs empower students to develop the skills necessary for the mastery of state content-standards for history and social science. Moreover, mock trial helps a student garner the skills they will rely upon all of their lives in becoming leaders of tomorrow. In addition to mock trial programs improving a student's understanding of the processes of our legal system, mock trial improves analytical thinking in a student, public speaking and self-confidence, and persuasion. Mock trial also promotes teamwork and cooperation among students of various cultures, backgrounds and interests. It is truly "higher learning" in its purest form.
If your school does not have a mock trial program, and you are interested in starting one, please contact The Providence Foundation of Law and Leadership for information on how you can get one started.
Host City
Test Your Knowledge of Denver (True or False)
Denver really is exactly one mile high
Denver has the 10th largest downtown in America
Denver is near the mountains, not in them
Denver has 300 days of sunshine a year
Denver's history is short, but colorful
Denver has the largest city park system in the nation
Denver is a cultural city with the highest educated population in America
Denver loves its sports
Denver has the "thinnest" citizens of the top 30 largest US cities
Denver brews more beer than any other city
Denver has never been plagued with a major alligator infestation
Denver has some of the cheapest ocean-front property in the country
Lewis & Clark opened the first pretzel hut in America in Denver, but it went under because they didn't make enough dough
Due to its altitude, ice cream does not melt when left in the sun in Denver
Bowling is more fun in Denver
The Unsinkable Molly Brown actually survived the sinking of the Titanic
Want more information about Denver?
Visit Denver's website at
www.denver.org
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Hotel Accommodations
2008 Providence Cup
Hotel Headquarters
October 23-25, 2008
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Denver Marriott City Center
Toll-free: 1-800-228-9290
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Special Room Rate Available:
$139 Single/Double
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- All Teams are encouraged to stay at the Marriott, if possible, to foster camaraderie and make travel arrangements to/from the courthouse easier.
- All Cup Festivities will be held at the Marriott City Center Hotel.
- Each team is responsible for their hotel reservations
- Mention The Providence Cup upon making reservations to receive the hotel's special rate for Providence Cup teams
- Hotel reservations need to be made by October 10th, 2008
- Room types and special requests are not guaranteed until check-in
- Requests for special needs accommodations should be made directly to the hotel.
- The Denver District Courthouse is in walking distance of the hotel, however there is a free shuttle provided by the City of Denver from the 16th Street Mall to Court Street
- Rate does not include occupancy tax currently 14.85%.
- Rate does not include overnight parking.
Competition Rules
At this time, a few guidelines to know are:
- Every team must be accompanied by a coach at least 21 years of age
- Each team will compete in at least 4 rounds in the tournament
- Teams will need to prepare both a prosecution and defense side of the case to compete in the tournament
- In each round, a team is required to have 2 attorneys and 2 witnesses
- Only 4 students are needed per team (2 attorneys and 2 witnesses) to compete in the tournament
- To qualify for a team award, a team may have from 4 to 8 students on the team
- Teams may have up to 8 students on a team To be considered for an individual award, the student must be in the same role (either a witness or an attorney role) all 4 rounds. In other words, a student cannot be an attorney for the prosecution, and a witness on the defense, and be considered for an individual award for "Best Witness"
- All scholarship awards will be sent directly to your college or university upon proof of your enrollment at that institution
- Your scholarship award will be held in a trust account by The Providence Foundation of Law & Leadership until your enrollment in college
- All students and coaches must agree to the Code of Conduct as outlined in the tournament rules.
- No misconduct will be tolerated, and such action will disqualify a student from the tournament
- The Hearings Committee will adjudicate any and all questions of misconduct, and the Committee's rulings are final.
Calendar
| September 8 |
Case Released |
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| October 10th |
Hotel Reservations Deadline |
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| October 23rd |
Travel prior to noon |
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| October 23-25th |
Cup Competition |
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| October 25th |
Celebration Event/Awards |
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| October 26th |
Travel Home |
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Registration
The team registration form should be completed by the coach and include all team member information. It is the coach's responsibility to obtain appropriate permission slips from team parents. Teams registering early may receive a registration discount. The team registration fee covers the competition entrance fee, lunches during the competition, other activities, and the formal awards banquet for four team members and the coach. Registration for additional team members is $65. Transportation to and from the competition, hotel costs, and non-sponsored meals are the responsibility of each team member.
TEAM REGISTRATION FEE IS $660 (may be discounted for early registrants)
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