CUAA students, see you at CIT!

This year, Mequon will host the beloved Concordia Invitational Tournament, providing a perfect opportunity for Cardinals to pay a visit to the other half of their university.

CUAA students, start gearing up for the 71st annual Concordia Invitational Tournament! CIT annually brings together the men’s and women’s basketball teams, cheer and dance teams, and pep bands of Concordia Ann Arbor, Wisconsin, Chicago, and Nebraska for a weekend of friendly competition. Loads of Cardinal fans regularly turn out for the event, whether the host site is home base or hundreds of miles away.

This year, the tourney will take place at CUW. For many CUAA students, especially those who have never seen the Mequon campus, this is the perfect opportunity to check out what life is like on the other side of the lake.

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Registration

Registration for CIT Fan Travel is reserved for current undergraduate students only. Band, basketball, cheer and dance team members do not need to fill out this form, as their travel is coordinated with their team. Alumni, faculty/staff, family, and friends are encouraged to attend, but must coordinate their travel, lodge, game tickets, and fan apparel separately (although, a CIT t-shirt is available to non-students upon request. Contact Student Events Coordinator ladonna.hawthorne@cuaa.edu for details).

Registration open through Dec. 31. Fees must be submitted prior to the end of the month to claim your registration.

Trip Fee

Student registration costs $50. This trip fee covers travel, lodge, CIT game ticket admission, and your t-shirt. We encourage you to bring enough money to cover food, souvenirs, and any excursions you may chose to go on.

How do I pay?

You can pay with card when you register online for CIT. If you’d prefer to pay with cash, stop by the Student Events Office in the Student Services Building, Office #119 M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Hotel Info

We will stay at the Fairfield by Marriott. The hotel is 9 minutes from CUW. Continental Breakfast will be available.

Game Schedule

For more information regarding the games and live streaming links, view the official CIT website here.

Friday, Jan. 26, 2024

WBB – CUAA vs. CUNE @ 1 pm
MBB – CUAA vs. CUNE @ 3 pm
WBB – CUC vs. CUW @ 6 pm
MBB – CUC vs. CUW @ 8 pm

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024

CIT-Cheer Competition @ 9 am
CIT-Dance Competition @ 9:45 am
WBB – Consolation @ 12:30 pm
MBB – Consolation @ 2:30 pm
WBB – Championship @ 5:30 pm
MBB – Championship @ 7:30 pm

When are we leaving? When do we return?

We will depart campus on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. and arrive at CUW at 4 p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 28, we will depart CUW at 9 a.m. and return to CUAA at 4 p.m.

What should I pack?

Pack enough for the trip (4 days and 3 nights). Don’t forget to bring your Cardinal red! We also encourage you to pack snacks and comfortable clothes for the long ride to and from Wisconsin.

What other events will take place during CIT?

There is a downtown Milwaukee excursion planned for Thursday evening, Jan. 25. Milwaukee is a college town much like Ann Arbor. There will be great places to eat and hang out with friends.

There will also be opportunities on the CUW campus to mingle with students from the other Concordias. Click here and scroll down to the bottom of CUW’s CIT page for the schedule.

Who do I contact in case of an emergency?

For general questions and concerns, feel free to contact the Student Events Coordinator LaDonna Hawthorne via email ladonna.hawthorne@cuaa.edu. CUW Campus Safety officers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for non-emergencies or assistance:

In person: Rincker 023
By phone: 262-243-4344 or ext. 4344 from a campus phone
By email: campus.safety@cuw.edu

In case of emergency, dial 911. The Mequon Police Department may be reached at 262-242-3500.

What are our food options?

CUW cafeteria

Concordia’s dining hall will be open on Friday for lunch and dinner, and on Saturday for brunch and dinner. CUAA students are able to use their meal plan to eat on the CUW campus! Please be prepared to provide the following:

Full Name
Student ID Number
What meal plan you have
How many meal swipes you would like to use

Concessions/Vending

There will be a concession stand during games and vending machines are available around campus.

Off campus

There are plenty of off-campus options for students. The Highland House restaurant, which is a 5-7 minute walk from CUW, is a Mequon favorite. There are also local delivery options, such as Dominoes or Jimmy John’s, or restaurants through Uber Eats or DoorDash.

Itinerary

See below the shuttle schedule for CIT weekend. If these shuttles don’t work for your transportation needs, you are free to use Uber or Lyft to get around town. For more information regarding social events, click here.

Thursday, Jan. 25

Depart from CUAA @ 9am
Stop in Michigan City for lunch. 12-1pm
Pick back up driving 1pm-4pm
Arrive at Mequon hotel @ 4pm
Rest
Depart hotel for Milwaukee excursion @ 7pm
Drop off in Milwaukee @ 7:30 pm
Pick up in Milwaukee @ 10:30 am
Arrive at hotel 11pm

Friday, Jan. 26

Shuttle #1: Hotel to CUW

Depart hotel @ 12:15 pm
- Meet in lobby at 12:00 pm
Arrive at CUW @ 12:30 pm
- CUAA vs. CUNE @ 1pm (Women’s Basketball)
- CUAA vs. CUNE @ 3pm (Men’s Basketball)

Shuttle #2: CUW to Hotel

Depart CUW @ 5pm (Remain on campus if you’d like to watch the remaining two games or join social events)
- Bingo @ 4 pm in Albrecht Lounge
- Cornhole Tournament @ 5 pm in Terrace Room
- CUC vs. CUW @ 6 pm (Women’s Basketball)
- CUC vs. CUW @ 8 pm (Men’s Basketball)
Arrive at hotel @ 5:15 pm

Shuttle #3: CUW to Hotel

Depart CUW @ 8 pm
- Meet in gym lobby at end of game
Arrive at hotel @ 8:15 pm

Saturday, Jan. 27