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 “Tournament that Teaches”

October 28, 2006

Smithville High School

Smithville High School Speech & Debate cordially invites you to attend the “Tournament that Teaches” at Smithville High School .

We are committed to providing a quality tournament experience.  The tournament will be under the direction of Mr. Tim Cook.

We have created a unique schedule that allows for students to fully experience the forensic and theater experience.  Sessions are designed for both varsity and novice students.  Additionally, we are pleased to offer special coaches sessions this year.  Please be sure to study the schedule carefully.  Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions.

Awards will be based on cumulative totals.  We will try to recognize as many speakers as possible.   

Coaches are welcome to attend educational sessions, if they have fulfilled their judging obligations.

Smithville is located 42 miles southeast of Austin, 57 miles southwest of Brenham, 116 miles northeast of San Antonio, and 120 miles northwest of Houston.

We look forward to seeing you at the “Tournament that Teaches.”

Vicki Hall
Speech & Debate Director at Smithville High School

Tim Cook
Tournament Director

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Educational Session Information

Extemporaneous Speaking

Presenters:  Travis Cook, Extemp Topic Analysis and Sandra Greene, Pflugerville HS

Content:

Varsity

Novice

Prose and Poetry

Janet Melton, Lampasas and Terri Robinson, Salado HS

Content:

Varsity

Novice

Theater Arts

Presenters: Keith Paxton, Texas State University and John Dees

Content:

Coaches Session

Presenter: Russell Kirkscey

Content: 

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Tournament Information and Guidelines

When:    October 28, 2006

Where:  Smithville High School and possibly Smithville Junior High School

Event Info:

Varsity  and novice divisions will be offered in all speaking events.

Extemporaneous

Contestants will draw 5 topics on current issues, and then choose 1 topic on which to speak.  The speaker will have 30 minutes for preparation of their speech.  All UIL rules will apply.

All questions will come from Extemp Topic Analysis.  You can access the archives with

Login: Tournament That Teaches

Password: Try It

The Login / Password will be activated on Monday, 10/23.

Prose / Poetry

The selection should be of literary merit, have a memorized introduction, and must be read from a folder. The maximum time limit is 7 minutes. All UIL rules will apply.  Documentation will not be checked; either category may be read.   If you would like to know if your selection and documentation meet UIL requirements, you may bring it to the educational session for an opinion.

Theater Events

Students will compete in auditioning.

Schedule:

Judging:               

I.E.’s:  One full time judge for every 6 entries or portion thereof.

Fees:                     

                Individual Events                                    17.00          (Includes educational session and rounds)

                Missing IE judge                                     80.00

                Coaches without competitors                40.00

Deadline:  October 13.

We will accept entries after October 13 if size permits.

A drop fee equal to the entry amount will be charged beginning on Wednesday, October 25.

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(s) 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.

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Entry

School:                                                                       Classification: A  AA  AAA  AAAA  AAAAA

Coach’s Name:                                                         Email:

Phone:                                                                        Address:

Entry deadline is October 13.  Late entries will be accepted if size permits.

PR / PO (speaker’s full name)

1.                                 PR / PO   V/ N               5.                                 PR / PO   V/ N

2.                                 PR / PO   V/ N               6.                                 PR / PO   V/ N

3.                                 PR / PO   V/ N               7.                                 PR / PO   V/ N

4.                                 PR / PO   V/ N               8.                                 PR / PO   V/ N

Extemp

1.                                 V / N                            5.                                 V / N

2.                                 V / N                            6.                                 V / N

3.                                 V / N                            7.                                 V / N

4.                                 V / N                            8.                                 V / N

Auditioning

1.                                                                     5.                                  

2.                                                                     6.

3.                                                                     7.

4.                                                                     8.

Technical Workshop (Students may only enter this event.  Workshop is 2 hours.)

1.                                                                     5.                                  

2.                                                                     6.

3.                                                                     7.

4.                                                                     8.

Fees

                Entries                                                      17.00 x _________  = ______________

                                                                                                   entries

                Coaches without competitors                40.00                            ______________

                Judging

                One full time judge for every

                6 entries or portion thereof.

                Judges Name(s)                    Preferred Events

                Or

 Missing IE judge                                     80.00                            ______________                     

                                                                                                          Total__________

Send form to Vicki Hall vhall@smithvilleisd.org