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Originally Posted by ThunderousPrime
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I would like to hear the rationale of the auction being an auto invite to IRI. I acknowledge that the charity money goes to a good cause but I am not sure this sets a good precedent on a "pay to get in basis."
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I am not even sure how to respond to this. This is an invitational, an off-season, an event that puts as much effort and energy into the charity and giving side of the event (team dinner, silent auction, backpacks for second graders, scholarships) as the competition side. Those two auctions spots raised over $2000 for Riley Hospital. I personally think that is an
awesome precedent to set and it will continue for the 2014 event.
We also have a tradition that the previous winners are invited back with no entry fee. There is no guarantee that a team that was a winner last year will be competitive this year, but that is part of what makes this event special.