The Hilltop Invitational Tournament (HIT)

Georgetown's Annual Tournament in the Heart of Washington D.C.

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Welcome to HIT XV

JANUARY 2026

First Round Pairings will be done LIVE during Opening Ceremonies.

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Tentative Schedule (EST)

Thursday, January 22nd

6:30-7:30pm Openings

Saturday, January 24th

8:15am Team Registration

8:45-9:30am Captains Meetings (everyone report to Courtrooms by 9:25am)

9:30-12:30pm Round 1

12:30-1:45pm Lunch

1:45-2:30pm Captains Meetings (everyone report to Courtrooms by 2:25pm)

2:30-5:30pm Round 2

Sunday, January 25th

8:45-9:30am Captains Meetings (everyone report to Courtrooms by 9:25am)

9:30-12:30pm Round 3

12:30-1:45pm Lunch

1:45-2:30pm Captains Meetings (everyone report to Courtrooms by 2:25pm)

2:30-5:30pm Round 4

ASAP Closings

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Contact Information

Feel free to contact us with any questions at

tournament.gumocktrial@gmail.com

Nate Schindler (Tournament Director):

(610) 731-7616

Diep Nguyen (Tournament Committee):

(641) 849-0730

James Long (Tournament Committee):

(865) 607-8720

Cynthia Lu (GUMT President):

(262) 278-0027

What is HIT? 

HIT is the annual invitational tournament Georgetown Mock Trial hosts each January. Featuring some of the best teams across North America, HIT offers strong competition to help teams prepare for regional tournaments. With access to the center of the nations capital and located at Georgetown's law center, HIT offers an unmatched experience for all teams that attend.  

 

Direct any inquires regarding HIT to tournament.gumocktrial@gmail.com

 

Where to Eat

Washington, D.C. offers plenty of great destinations to get food. Here are some of our favorites: 

  • Kogod’s / New York Deli (only open on Saturdays);

    • 441 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

    • (202)737-1600

  • Corner Bakery Cafe;

    • 500 N Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001

    • (202)627-3139

  • Quiznos;

    • 80 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001

    • (202)783-2136

  • Kelly’s Irish Times (bar food);

    • 14 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001

    • (202)543-5433

 

  • Starbucks;

    • 500 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

    • (202)347-0364

  • Union Station;

    • 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

    • Food court, street, and mezzanine level restaurants (Chipotle, Cava, Shake Shack, Subway, etc.)

    • A detailed list can be found at: https://www.unionstationdc.com/dining/

Where to Stay

Hotel George Washington DC

Address:

15 E Street, NW, Washington, DC

Phone Number: 

(202) 347-4200

Email:

hotelgeorge.com

Perks: 

High speed internet access · Turndown service · National Postal Museum · French cuisine · Valet parking - Rooms starting at $136

Hyatt Regency Washington DC

Address:

400 New Jersey Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC

Phone Number:

(202) 737-1234

Email:

washingtonregency.hyatt.com

Perks:

Library of Congress · Health club · White House · National Postal Museum · Indoor pool - Rooms starting at $102

Phoenix Park Hotel            

Address:

520 North Capitol Street, N.W. Washington, DC

Phone Number: 

(202) 638-6900

Email:

phoenixparkhotel.com

Perks: 

Dubliner · National Postal Museum · High speed internet access · Library of Congress - Rooms starting at $108

Hampton Inn Washington D.C. 

Address:

901 6th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia

Phone Number:

(202) 842-2500

Email:

hamptoninn.hilton.com

Perks: 

Valet parking · Indoor pool · National Mall · Chinatown metro station · Complimentary breakfast - Rooms starting at $109