Fan Guide 2016
Creighton Men s Basketball 2016 Paradise JAM Tournament Friday, November 18 Monday, November 21, 2016 Join the Creighton University Alumni Association for a variety of events as we cheer on the men s basketball team in St. Thomas! Bluejay Fan Headquarters Frenchman s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort 5 Estate Bakkeroe, St. Thomas 00801 U.S. Virgin Islands (USA) 1
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All Creighton alumni, friends and fans are invited to join the Alumni Association and attend events throughout the tournament. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Bluejay Team Send-Off It s a Bluejay fan tradition! Come cheer on the team as they depart for the game. Main Lobby Walkway to Seacliff Terrace 6:10 p.m. Bluejay Pregame Event Join fellow Bluejay fans in a pregame celebration. Hosted appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Harbour 1 Ballroom 6:30 8 p.m. Bluejay Fan Shuttle Departure Visit the Paradise JAM table in the lobby for specific information. 8 p.m. Creighton vs. Washington State University of the Virgin Islands 9:30 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Should the Bluejays LOSE on Friday, join us for the following events: Bluejay Team Send-Off Main Lobby Walkway to Seacliff Terrace 3:45 p.m. Mass Celebrate Mass with the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, president of Creighton University, and with Creighton fans and friends. If you are able to serve as a reader or extraordinary minister of the Eucharist (EME), please email Sarah Lukas in the Alumni Relations Office at slukas@creighton.edu Harbour 1 Ballroom 4:15 p.m. Bluejay Fan Gathering Meet up with fellow Creighton fans for pregame fun. A cash bar will be available. Rum Bar 5 p.m. Bluejay Fan Shuttle Departure Visit the Paradise JAM table in the lobby for specific information. 5:30 p.m. Creighton vs. TBD University of the Virgin Islands 7 p.m. 3
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Should the Bluejays WIN on Friday, join us for the following events: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Join us for the following events prior to the final Creighton University game: Bluejay Team Send-Off Main Lobby Walkway to Seacliff Terrace 6:15 p.m. Mass Celebrate Mass with the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, president of Creighton University, and with Creighton fans and friends. If you are able to serve as a reader or extraordinary minister of the Eucharist (EME), please email Sarah Lukas in the Alumni Relations Office at slukas@creighton.edu Harbour 1 Ballroom 6:45 p.m. Bluejay Fan Gathering Meet up with fellow Creighton fans for pregame fun. A cash bar will be available. Rum Bar 7:30 p.m. Bluejay Team Send-Off It s a Bluejay fan tradition! Come cheer the team on as they depart for the game. Text JAM to 88-588 to receive updated times as they become available. Main Lobby Walkway to Seacliff Terrace 3 hours prior to game time Bluejay Fan Gathering Game time is dependent upon the result of the Bluejays last game. Text JAM to 88-588 to receive updated times as they become available. A cash bar will be available. Rum Bar 2.5 hours prior to game time Bluejay Fan Shuttle Departure Visit the Paradise JAM table in the lobby for specific information. Bluejay Fan Shuttle Departure Visit the Paradise JAM table in the lobby for specific information. 8 p.m. Creighton vs. TBD University of the Virgin Islands 9:30 p.m. 4
2016 MEN S SHUTTLE SCHEDULE You must show your tournament wristband prior to boarding shuttle. You are welcome to stay and watch other games in addition to your own games. You may take any shuttle to or from the gym, but please note that shuttles only run once per game. Fan safari shuttles depart from and return to the front hotel lobby. Return shuttles depart immediately following the conclusion of the game. friday, Nov. 18 bus departs game time Game #1: Loyola vs. Saint Joseph s 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Game #2: Oral Roberts vs. Ole Miss 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Game #3: Montana vs. NC State 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Game #4: Washington State vs. Creighton 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m. saturday, nov. 19 bus departs game time Game #5: Loser of #1 vs. Loser of #2 3:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Loyola/Saint Joseph s vs. Oral Roberts/Ole Miss Game #6: Loser of #3 vs. Loser of #4 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Montana/NC State vs. Washington State/Creighton sunday, nov. 20 bus departs game time Game #7: Winner of #1 vs. Winner of #2 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Loyola/Saint Joseph s vs. Oral Roberts/Ole Miss Game #8: Winner of #3 vs. Winner of #4 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Montana/NC State vs. Washington State/Creighton monday, nov. 21 bus departs game time Game #9: Loser of #5 vs. Loser of #6 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7th/8th Place Game #10: Winner of #5 vs. Winner of #6 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4th/6th Place Game #11: Loser of #7 vs. Loser of #8 5:45 p.m. 7 p.m. 3rd/5th Place Game #12: Winner of #7 vs. Winner of #8 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Championship 5
THE WHITE AND THE BLUE Words and music by Gordon Richmond The White and the Blue! Colors two, it is you we defend. Fearless for you, our might to the fight we will lend. So: wave, colors, wave We will fight on for your glory. White and Blue! We will fight till the fight is won.
Giveaway Information Card Fill out and bring this card to the Paradise JAM Tournament Bluejay Pregame Event on Friday, November 18, to get your free Creighton alumni giveaway! I am a(n): Alumnus/a Parent Student Fan Name: Creighton degree(s)/year(s): Email: Cell number: 7
2016 men s basketball tournament bracket loyola (chicago) L1 GAME 1 1:30 P.M. NOV. 18 saint joseph s W1 W5 GAME 5 4:30 P.M. NOV. 19 oral roberts GAME 7 7 P.M. NOV. 20 W7 L2 GAME 2 4 P.M. NOV. 18 W2 4TH PLACE & 6TH PLACE GAME 10 4 P.M. NOV. 21 ole miss montana GAME 12 9:30 P.M. NOV. 21 CHAMPION & RUNNER-UP L3 GAME 3 7 P.M. NOV. 18 W3 nc state W6 GAME 6 7 P.M. NOV. 19 washington state GAME 8 9:30 P.M. NOV. 20 W8 L4 GAME 4 9:30 P.M. NOV. 18 W4 L5 creighton L7 7TH PLACE & 8TH PLACE GAME 9 1:30 P.M. NOV. 21 Game times are subject to change All times Atlantic Standard Time (EST +1) Home team on bottom of bracket and wears white GAME 11 7 P.M. NOV. 21 3RD PLACE & 5TH PLACE L6 L8 8
2016 PARADISE JAM RESORT GUIDE Event-specific locations include: C Ocean Tower Harbour 1 Ballroom Pregame Events and Mass; Rum Bar Pregame Gatherings D Sea Cliff Tower Terrace Team Send-off
BIRD IS THE WORD! Keep in touch and interact with Creighton before, during and after the tournament! alumni.creighton.edu/creightonjam THE OFFICIAL CREIGHTON BAR Side Street Pub 5130 Trompeters Gade Historic Creques Alley Charlotte Amalie Creighton fans will receive $2 off drinks. Wear your Creighton gear or mention Creighton to take advantage of this special offer. facebook.com/ CreightonUniversityAlumni @CreightonAlumni Tag your tweets and photos with #gojays Text * JAM to 88-588 to get the most up-to-date information throughout the tournament with texts about times and details about fan events. Msg&Data rates apply. Txts are autodialed. T&C alumni. creighton.edu 4022802222. *Check with your carrier to ensure your cell phone coverage plan works in St. Thomas. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Game Tickets Visit the Paradise JAM table in the hotel lobby for more information.