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“Tournament
that Teaches Debate”
October 27, 2007
Salado
Salado
High School Speech & Debate cordially invites you to attend the “Tournament
that Teaches Debate” at
We are committed to providing a quality tournament experience. The tournament will be under the direction of Tim Cook.
We have created a unique schedule that allows for students to fully experience the forensic experience. Please be sure to study the schedule carefully. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions.
Varsity debaters will receive the four preliminary rounds. The top two debaters will be asked to conduct an exhibition round for the novice.
The Tournament that Teaches offers novice students unique educational sessions, debate briefs, and practice rounds. A novice is anyone in his or her first year of competition. Please be aware that some novices may have additional files and may have attended camps this summer. The novice division is created to stress the educational value, not the competition.
Sessions will be conducted by:
CX
Russell Kirkscey (Blanco High School)
Rory McKenzie (Salado High School)
LD
Larry McCarty (Ingram Tom-Moore High School)
Travis Cook (Salado High School)
Salado is about 60 miles south of Waco and 60 miles north of Austin
We look
forward to seeing you at the “Tournament
that Teaches Debate.”
Tim Cook
Director of Forensics
Salado High School
“Tournament
that Teaches”
Tournament
Information and Guidelines
When: October 27, 2007
Where:
Salado
Directions: From I35 take to Old Stage Coach Road (Exit 284) Go west 3/10 of a mile, you will Pass dairy Queen. You will see
the schools to your right, about three blocks.
Address:
620 Thomas Arnold Road
Salado, Texas 76571-0098
Event
Info:
NLD and NCX – Each debater will participate in two educational sessions, receive affirmative / negative briefs, and take part in two practice rounds.
VLD and VCX – Varsity debaters will have four rounds.
Event Rules:
All UIL rules will apply.
A novice is anyone in his or her first year of competition in the event.
Cross-Examination Debate:
The
topic is: Resolved: The United States federal government
should substantially increase
its public health assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa.
In Novice CX, affirmatives are limited to cases listed in the Baylor Briefs. If you need a list please email us.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate:
The
topic is:
Resolved: In a criminal interrogation, the end
justifies the means.
Schedule:
Varsity Debate Novice Debate
| 8:30 | Registration | Registration |
| 9:00 | Educational Session | |
| 9:30 | Round One | Educational Session |
| 11:00 | Round Two | Educational Session |
| 12:30 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:30 | Round Three | Round One |
| 3:30 | Round Four | Round Two |
| 5:00 | Awards Ceremony | Awards Ceremony |
| 6:30 | Exhibition Round | Exhibition Round |
Judging:
CX: One full time judge
for every 2 teams or portion thereof.
LD: One full time judge
for every 4 debaters or portion thereof.
Fees:
| Missing LD or CX judge | $100.00 |
| NLD | $30.00 |
| NCX | $35.00 |
| VCX | $25.00 |
| VLD | $20.00 |
Deadline:
October 15.
We will accept entries after October 1 if size permits.
A drop fee equal to the entry amount will
be charged beginning on October 19.
In addition to the original entry fee,
double drop fees equal to two times the entry fee will be charged the days of
the tournament for drops and no-shows.
Campus Information:
Tobacco
Use: Federal Law prohibits the use of tobacco products on campus or in
ANY building.
Rooms:
Students are not permitted inside a room unless the judge is present.
Entering a room without a judge or entering a room not designated for
competition will result in that individual being expelled from the
tournament and possible fines for damages. Competitors should exit a
competition room (with their belongings) as soon as the round is over.
Chaperones:
All students must be accompanied by a school sponsor or parent chaperone.
Students without proper supervision will not be permitted to compete.
Questions should be addressed to Tim Cook
“Tournament that
Teaches”
Entry
School:
Classification: A AA
AAA
Coach’s Name:
Email:
Phone:
Address:
Entry deadline is October 15.
Late entries will be accepted if size permits.
VCX (both debaters’ full name)
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
NCX (both debaters’ full name)
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
VLD (debater’s full name)
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
NLD (debater’s full name)
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
Fees
LD Debate
NLD
entries_____ x $30.00 = ________
VLD
entries_____ x $20.00 = ________
LD:
One full time judge for
every 4 debaters or portion thereof.
Judges Name:
Or
Missing
LD judge
$100.00 =_________
CX Debate
NCX
entries_____x $35.00 = _________
VCX
entries_____x $25.00 = _________
CX:
One full time judge for
every 2 teams or portion thereof.
Judges Name:
Or
Missing
CX judge
$100.00
=________
Total__________
A drop fee equal to the entry amount will
be charged beginning on October 19.
Send form by email to Tim Cook tim.cook@saladoisd.org by October 15, 2006
'06 Results
VCX
1st Stolte & Mackenzie, Thorndale
2nd Page & Shipley, Smithville
3rd Brown & Crowe, Lampasas
3rd Moore & Kipp, Blanco
Top Speaker: McGuire, Lampasas
VLD
1st Holden, Blanco
2nd Sher, P. Connally
3rd DeLaInglesia, Marcos
3rd Lancon, San Marcos
NCX
Outstanding Performance 2-0
Ralston & Ralston, Rogers
Schafer & Kurtz, Burnet
Lamming & Espinoza, Borden
Top Speaker: Lamming, Borden
NLD
Outstanding Performance 2-0
McMillian, San Marcos
Morse, San Marcos
Mathis, San Marcos
Suresh, Salado
Staggs, San Marcos
Arredondo, San Marcos
Rutherford, Borden
Worchester, Tolar