GONZAGA UNIVERSITY HOUSING EXPECTATIONS

General Guidelines

• The group leader/chaperones are responsible for providing adequate supervision of participants at all times, INCLUDING OVERNIGHT SUPERVISION. Guys are NEVER allowed on the ladies’ floors, and ladies are NEVER allowed on the guys’ floors—not even for small groups or group meetings!!
• Guests are expected to be respectful of others in the hall and around campus.
• Guests shall not tamper with or disable fire protection equipment.
• For safety reasons, DOORS ARE NOT TO BE PROPPED OPEN.
• Guests shall not throw objects out of windows or engage in other dangerous, damaging, and disruptive behaviors.
• Furniture may not be moved from assigned area, including trying to bunk beds and/or moving lounge furniture into bedrooms.
• Fireworks, explosive or highly flammable material, or items with an open flame are prohibited.
• Firearms, slingshots, knives, and other weapons are prohibited on campus.

Smoking

Smoking, including use of electronic cigarettes, is not allowed in any Gonzaga facility.

Illegal Drugs and Marijuana

It is a violation of Gonzaga policy to use, possess, or distribute any drug or controlled substance. To protect federal funding, Gonzaga University does comply with federal laws regarding recreational and medical marijuana. Possession, use, and/or distribution of marijuana and cannabis products are not allowed on campus.

Alcohol

Neither minors nor chaperones are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages.

Miscellaneous Items

Nails, thumb tacks, staples, stakes, and adhesive other than painter’s tape may not be used to attach items to walls, windows, etc.

Lost Key Fine

Lost keys and cards are $50 each and $100 if both are lost.

Damage Fees

Any damages to facilities not deemed normal wear and tear or messes deemed excessive will be billed to the group leader.

Removal from Campus Due to Policy Violations

Participants asked to leave campus due to policy violations will not receive any type of refund. Participants will be responsible for all costs relating to relocating from the GU campus.

Buses may stay parked on Gonzaga’s campus overnight (do not use RED zone lots) and behind the Convention Center Exhibit Hall during conference hours. There is a pick-up/drop-off area in front of the Convention Center (our main venue).

Smoking
Absolutely no smoking is permitted on the Gonzaga campus or on the Convention Center property. Use of marijuana will result in immediate dismissal from the conference.

Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi is available at the Spokane Convention Center; no password necessary. It is not readily available in the dorms on Gonzaga’s campus.

St. Aloysius

Friday
Section: J Row: 13 Seats: 13-20

Saturday
Section: H Row: 4 Seats: 1-4
Section: H Row: 5 Seats: 1-4

St. Andrew the Apostle

Friday
Section: I Row: 8 Seats: 8-20

Saturday
Section: D Row: 8 Seats: 1-13

St. Anthony

Friday
Section: J Row: 8 Seats: 8-20
Section: J Row: 9 Seats: 1-20

Saturday
Section: H Row: 10 Seats: 7-12
Section: H Row: 7 Seats: 10-12
Section: H Row: 8 Seats: 1-12
Section: H Row: 9 Seats: 1-12

St. Anthony of Padua

Friday
Section: E Row: 5 Seats: 1-20

Saturday
Section: B Row: 11 Seats: 1-20

St. Augustine

Friday
Section: K Row: 1 Seats: 1-12
Section: K Row: 2 Seats: 1-12
Section: K Row: 3 Seats: 1-6
Section: K Row: 4 Seats: 1-5

Saturday
Section: G Row: 10 Seats: 7-12
Section: G Row: 11 Seats: 1-12
Section: G Row: 12 Seats: 1-12
Section: G Row: 13 Seats: 8-12

St. Bernadette

Friday
Section: F Row: 3 Seats: 1-12

Saturday
Section: C Row: 11 Seats: 9-20

St. Catherine of Sienna

Friday
Section: C Row: 14 Seats: 5-20

Saturday
Section: I Row: 3 Seats: 1-16

St. Catherine of Sienna (Wichita)

Friday
Section: I Row: 12 Seats: 1-20
Section: I Row: 13 Seats: 1-20
Section: I Row: 14 Seats: 1-9

Saturday
Section: D Row: 1 Seats: 1-9
Section: D Row: 2 Seats: 1-20
Section: D Row: 3 Seats: 1-20

St. Charles Borromeo

Friday
Section: C Row: 15 Seats: 4-20

Saturday
Section: I Row: 2 Seats: 1-17

St. Clare of Assisi

Friday
Section: G Row: 5 Seats: 1-12
Section: G Row: 6 Seats: 1-12

Saturday
Section: C Row: 10 Seats: 1-20
Section: C Row: 11 Seats: 1-4

St. Elizabeth

Friday
Section: B Row: 8 Seats: 1-5
Section: B Row: 9 Seats: 1-20

Saturday
Section: E Row: 6 Seats: 1-20
Section: E Row: 7 Seats: 16-20

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Friday
Section: F Row: 4 Seats: 1-12

Saturday
Section: K Row: 12 Seats: 1-12

St. Francis of Assisi – St. Mark (HR)

Friday
Section: E Row: 12 Seats: 15-16

Saturday
Section: B Row: 4 Seats: 5-6

St. Gianna Molla

Friday
Section: B Row: 10 Seats: 9-20

Saturday
Section: E Row: 5 Seats: 9-20

St. Helena

Friday
Section: B Row: 11 Seats: 1-20
Section: B Row: 12 Seats: 1-3

Saturday
Section: E Row: 1 Seats: 1-20
Section: E Row: 2 Seats: 1-3

All members are expected to conduct themselves in the best possible manner throughout the entire weekend.  Each member should strive to behave within the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. Each parish/group accepts full responsibility for any damage or theft cause by members of their group, thus group members must be in agreement of the expected behavior.

Some Rules:
The Crowne Plaza at DIA has graciously agreed to house the Steubenville of the Rockies Conference for many years now because of the high standard by which the participants of the retreat have behaved.  Thus, there are some expectations with the attendance of this conference.

1) There will be around 2,600 people there, so please do not run in the hallways or inside of the conference space.

2) Please comply with all conference signs (i.e. signs that request silence in certain areas for confessions/adoration).

3) Vandalism of any kind (indoor water fights, purposeful spilling or throwing of foods/liquids, damaging any property belonging to the Crowne Plaza or any other hotel, etc.) will not be tolerated in any way.

4) Please pick up your trash.

5) This conference requires that men are never in women’s rooms and vice versa.  Teens may convene in the gathering areas of the hotel if they have their chaperone’s permission but may not be in one another’s rooms.  Please remember to keep the noise levels down in the hotels, especially in the evening.

6) The weekend will be intense both emotionally and spiritually, so drink water and remain hydrated!

7) Please keep your name tags/lanyards on at all times.

8) Please never leave the conference premises (including the hotels) alone.

9) This weekend is for your spiritual growth! We ask that you please unplug the TV, leave the iPod, portable DVD players, or other electronics at home, turn your cell phone off, and let God work on you this weekend.

10) Please respect all people on the retreat.  This means no physical, emotional, or verbal insults or abuse.

11) You must sit in the assigned seats specifically for your group during every session.

12) Please do not stand on the chairs during the conference.

13) Please abide by the volunteers’ directions; this includes special ministers, safety team, and conference staff.

14) Please follow the schedule of events. This means attending all sessions and only going to confession or to the exhibit area during scheduled times.

15) Smoking is only permitted in designated areas (and only if you are of age).  All other substances (drugs and/or alcohol) are not permitted during the conference.  Use of these substances is grounds for immediate dismissal from the conference.

16) No weapons of any kind may be possessed during the conference.  Possession is grounds for immediate dismissal.

Behavior at the Hotels
Be courteous of other guests staying in the hotel.
Do not run down the halls.
Use elevators appropriately (no jumping in or on).
Observe quiet time policies and turn off your lights at the requested time.
Respect the property and use of public spaces in and around the hotel.
Be respectful and gracious to the hotel staff.

Smoking Policy
Except for designated outside areas, all conference venues are smoke-free facilities. During the sessions we ask all participants, including adult chaperones, to refrain from smoking.

The Marketplace is located in Convention Center E.  The sale and distribution of any items is strictly prohibited without the permission of the conference director.  

The Marketplace is located in Convention Center E.  Hours are 1 p.m.-midnight on Friday, 9 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.  The sale and distribution of any items is strictly prohibited without the permission of the conference director.  

For extreme emergencies during conference hours, call Lori Miller at 214-886-9470. For less urgent matters, please visit the Conference Office located in the lobby of the first floor.

First Aid
For all medical needs, please go to the First-Aid Room (Meeting Room 4 on the third floor). Youth requiring first aid must be accompanied by an adult.  Medication requiring refrigeration should be checked in with the first-aid staff.

Lost & Found
We maintain and Lost & Found at the Conference Office located in the lobby on the first floor. If you realize after the conference that you lost something, call Lori Miller at 214-886-9470.