Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 19:58:48 -0800
From: Josh Anderson <josh_debate@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: ld-l@europe.std.com
To: ld-l@europe.std.com
Subject: Auburn Tournament invitation
Andy O'Connel, Auburn's assistant coach asked me to post this. It's the
invite to Auburn's tournament. It's really fun and the competition is good,
so you all should go!
AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL FORENSICS
Bob Horlick, Director Jennifer Widrig-Hodges, Asst. Coach Tim
Barr, Asst. Coach Andy O'Connell, Asst. Coach
800 Fourth Street Northeast Auburn, Washington 98002-5018
253-931-4719 (school) 253-931-4701 (fax)
bhorlick@mx.auburn.wednet.edu
19TH ANNUAL
AUBURN VALLEY INVITATIONAL
FORENSIC TOURNAMENT
November 30 - December 1, 2001
Dear Coach:
Enclosed you will find information on the nineteenth annual Auburn
Valley Invitational Forensic Tournament. We offer all of the Washington
State events, so please be careful to read conflict patterns and
division requirements. This tournament allows relatively large rosters,
Tournament of Champions bids in both Policy and Lincoln-Douglas debate,
and lots of competition against teams from around the Northwest.
REGISTRATION
Registration should be in our hands no later than Wednesday, Nov. 21st.
Tournament entries and fees will be set at that time. Drops after that
time will not be deducted from the entry fee. Squads will be registered
on a first come, first served basis. Receipt of your registration by
this date does not guarantee that space in the tournament will still be
available. Please register early.
Payment of fees may be made in advance or else during the on-site
registration period (see schedule). Payment options are (1) a school
check, (2) a copy of your school or district P.O., or (3) a personal
check. We cannot register your squad without one of these, in hand,
prior to the start of competition.
WASHINGTON STATE'S SUPERVISION REQUIREMENT
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Assn. (WIAA) requires, and we
must enforce, the presence at all times of a certificated staff member,
from the same school or school district, supervising your participants.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in school forfeiture
and dismissal from the tournament.
LIMITATIONS
Six (6) debate slots per squad. You may split these between divisions
and between CX and LD in any manner so long as the total does not exceed
six.
Twenty (20) individual event slots per squad. Maximum of six (6)
entries per event in each division.
You may enter more participants, but must register them as a second
squad on a separate registration form, and pay a second squad fee.
Schools that enter more than one squad will not be protected from
hitting. Extra squads will be entered on a space-available basis, with
all schools registered by Wednesday, November 21st being granted a first
squad, first, on a first come, first served basis. A confirmation will
be faxed or emailed on Thursday, November 22nd.
DIVISIONS
This year we will be offering only three divisions in both
Lincoln/Douglas and Cross Examination debate (Novice, J.V. and Open).
This format still protects our first-year teams, while giving all others
an excellent opportunity to compete against worthy opponents.
We are using the W.S.F.A. explanation for each of these levels, as noted
below. Please read these guidelines carefully. Please note that
Freshman competition and awards are counted when deciding level of
participation.
NOVICE: Open to those freshman, sophomore, and junior students who have
had no previous experience in debate prior to the current competitive
year; or have six or less rounds of debate competition at invitational,
league, or district competition prior to the current competitive year
and have not placed fourth or better at TWO invitational tournaments
with fifteen or more schools attending.
JUNIOR VARSITY: Open to those students in their first or second year of
competition who have not placed first through fourth in level two or
higher debate competition at TWO invitational tournaments with fifteen
or more schools participating.
OPEN: Open to all students regardless of experience or awards won in
debate.
DEBATE
Cross Examination (Policy) debate will use the national topic with the
W.S.F.A. topic limitation for Novice competition (noted below). The
Lincoln/Douglas topic will be the Nov./Dec. NFL topic - A lesser
developed nation's right to develop ought to take priority over its
obligation to protect the environment.
Times for CX are 8-3-5, with 5 minutes downtime per team.
Times for LD are 6-3-7-3-4-6-3, with 3 minutes downtime per side.
No oral critiques are allowed at this tournament. Judges should not
divulge results. Judges must complete and return their ballots as
rapidly as possible to keep the tournament running on time. Comments
and suggestions should be placed on the ballot. Please instruct your
judges not to divulge their verdicts and your debaters not to ask them
to.
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
Individual events will use the following Novice/Senior levels. Novice
division is for all contestants in their first year of competition.
Senior division is for all other students regardless of class and awards
won.
Washington State conflict patterns will be observed:
Pattern A (no Open Div. Debaters) Pattern B
Extemporaneous Impromptu
Dramatic Interp. Humorous Interp.
Expository Oratory
Dual Interp. Oral Interp. (Interp. Reading)
Note: Students may not enter conflicting events. Also, students
entered in Open CX or LD may not enter Pattern A events.
JUDGING REQUIREMENTS
Each debate judge covers up to two (2) debate teams (LD or CX). A third
team requires a second judge, and so on. Each I.E. judge covers up to
six (6) I.E. spots. Dual Interp. entries count as one I.E.
Please do not show up at the tournament without the required number of
judges, because it will force us to drop your competitors from
competition, beginning with your highest division teams. Also, judge
no-shows which are not the result of late-running rounds will result in
forfeitures, starting with your highest division teams.
Please note any judging limitations, in terms of divisions or events, on
the registration form. However, you must have judges to cover your
entries (e.g. each one or two Open Div. LD or CX teams requires a
qualified judge for the same respective events and levels.)
FEES
Squad Fee $30.00 Debate teams (LD or CX) $20 I.E.'s $7.50
AWARDS
Individual Events: Top 10% in all events will receive trophies and top
20% will receive plaques. Debate: Top five speakers, and first,
second, and third in all divisions will receive awards. Teams with an
outstanding record, but not making semi-finals, as well as
Quarterfinalists in Open LD & CX, will receive plaques.
TOC BIDS
We are pleased to announce that we have been granted both CX and LD bids
to this year's Tournament of Champions. Bids are at Semis in LD and at
Finals in CX, for Open division teams. Accordingly, we will observe a
closed Tab Room, and Open Division teams will compete in a combined
sixth preliminary (consolation) round which will also be a hidden
quarterfinals round for the teams advancing.
DEADLINES
Registration forms are due by WEDNESDAY, November 21st at 3:00 p.m. PST.
Fees will be set at that time. Drops after that time will not be
deducted from the entry fee. Second squads will be entered at that time
on a space-available basis.
DIRECTIONS
>From South: I-5 to Highway 18. East on Highway 18 to Auburn Way
Exit. North (right) on Auburn Way to Main Street. East (right) on Main
to high school and Performing Arts Center parking, a couple of blocks
down on your left.
>From North: Same route as above (I-5 to Highway 18 to Auburn Way)
OR
Highway 167 from Renton, South to 15th Street NW Exit. East (left) on
15th St. NW to Auburn Way North. South (right) on Auburn Way to Main
Street. East (left) on Main St. to high school and Performing Arts
Center parking, a couple of blocks down on your left.
Registration will be outside the Library (300 Hall).
AUBURN AREA HOTEL LIST
Best Western Peppertree 84 units, swimming pool, sauna,
complimentary breakfast bar, 5 min. away from the school (Contact hotel
for Tournament Rate) ++++
888-624-4854 or 253-887-7600
Val-U Inn 96 units, continental breakfast, spa, 5 min. away from
the school. Contact hotel for Tournament Rate)
+++ 800-443-7777 or 253-735-9600
Comfort Inn Indoor pool, jacuzzi, complimentary breakfast, 5 min.
away from school , Contact hotel for Tournament Rate)
+++
800-228-5150 or
253-333-8888
Microtel Inn & Suites 5 min. away from the school, complimentary
breakfast ++
(Contact hotel for Tournament Rate) 253-833-7171
++++ Outstanding
+++ Good
++ Average
2001 - 2002 N.F.H.S.
National Cross-Ex Debate Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should establish a
foreign policy significantly reducing the use of weapons of mass
destruction.
November-December N.F.L.
National Lincoln-Douglas Debate Topic
Resolved: a lesser developed nation's right to develop ought to take
priority over its obligation to protect the environment.
Washington State Forensics Assn.
State-Approved Areas for Novice 2001-2002 Cross-Ex Debates
1. No counterplans allowed
2. No Kritiks
3. No guarantee that possible case areas (below) are
topical
Possible Case Areas:
A. Dealerting - Plan will be to give Russia the technology
to increase the amount of time prior to a ballistic missile launch.
B. Ban all missile defense schemes. Affirmative would ban
National Missile Defense Act of 1997.
C. Plan would improve relations with North Korea and have
the country abide by the 1994 Agreed Framework aimed at capping North
Korea's nuclear weapons program.
D. Drop Iraqi sanctions-plan would eliminate U.S. sanctions
unilaterally.
E. Plan would have Congress pass the Comprehensive Test Ban
Treaty.
F. Affirmative would propose unilateral Nuclear Biological
and Chemical Weapons disarmament by the United States.
AUBURN VALLEY INVITATIONAL
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Friday, November 30, 2001
Debate/IE Registration 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Outside Library)
Debate I 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Debate II 5:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Debate III 7:45 - 9:15 p.m.
Saturday, December 1, 2001
IE Registration 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. (Outside
Library)
Extemp Draw 7:30 a.m.
Open Debate IV 8:00 - 9:30 (will be placed last in Pattern
B IEs)
Pattern A Rd. I 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Pattern B Rd. I 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Novice/JV Debate IV 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Open Debate V (matched H/L off Rds. 1-3)
Extemp Draw 11:30 a.m.
Pattern A Rd. II 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Pattern B Rd. II 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Novice/JV Debate V 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Open Debate VI (hidden Quarters)
Extemp Draw 3:30 p.m.
Pattern A Rd. III 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Open Debate Semis 4:00 - 5:30 (will be placed last in
Pattern B IEs)
Pattern B Rd. III 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Novice/JV Debate VI 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Debate Finals
Awards 8:30 p.m. (Performing Arts Center)
Pattern A: Dual Interp, Dramatic Interp, Expository, Extemporaneous
Note: NO Open Division Debaters in Pattern A
Pattern B: Humorous Interp, Impromptu, Original Oratory, Oral
Interp (Interpretive Reading)
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS RULES
All events except Ed. Comm. shall use the following overtime penalty.
After 30 seconds overtime the student is to be lowered one rank. More
than 60 seconds overtime shall result in an automatic ranking of "5" for
the contestant.
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
1. Speakers shall have one-half hour to prepare a speech from one of
three topics on a national or international issue since September 1st.
2. The time limit for this event is 7 minutes.
3. Time signals must be given by the judge.
EXPOSITORY SPEAKING
1. The purpose of the Expository (informative) speech is to describe,
clarify, explain, and/or define an object, idea, concept, social
institution, or process.
2. The responsibility for choosing a worthwhile topic rests with the
contestant. The use of humor will not be penalized. No costumes are
allowed. Any demonstration should enhance, not be the focus of, the
information presented.
3. The speech must be the original work of the speaker. No more than
150 words of quoted material may be used in the speech. This speech may
not have been used in forensic competition by the student prior to the
current competitive season.
4. The speech may be delivered with or without the use of notes.
5. The use of notes shall not be penalized unless they interfere with
the ability to communicate with the audience. The same applies to
visual aids.
6. The time limit for this event is 8 minutes.
DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION
1. The program must be of a serious nature. The program may be one
or more selections from published prose, poetry, or drama (plays).
2. The presentation must be memorized. Props, make-up, and costumes
are not permitted. The contestants should be evaluated on poise, quality
and use of voice, physical expression, and especially the ability to
interpret characters correctly and consistently. This allows full body
movement.
3. The titles and authors must be identified during the
presentation.
4. This program may not have been used in forensic competition by
the student prior to the current competitive season.
5. Students may not use the same selections in Dramatic
Interpretation as they use in Humorous Interpretation.
6. Time limit for this event is 8 minutes, which includes audience
reaction time.
HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION
1. The program must be of humorous nature.
2. All other rules from DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION apply.
DUAL INTERPRETATION
1. The program may be one or more selections from published prose,
poetry, or drama (plays). Multiple characters are acceptable.
2. The presentation must be memorized. Props, make-up, and costumes
are not permitted. The contestants should be evaluated on poise, quality
and use of voice, physical expression, and especially the ability to
interpret characters correctly and consistently. This allows full body
movement.
3. The titles and authors must be identified during the
presentation.
4. This program may not have been used in forensic competition by
either of the students prior to the current competitive season.
5. The two contestants will have off stage focus. Interaction (eye
contact) may occur during the introduction/transition. There will be no
physical contact.
6. Time limit for this event is 8 minutes, which includes audience
reaction time.
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
1. A good impromptu speaker will discuss intelligently and with
adequate speaking skills his/her chosen topic.
2. Contestant has six (6) minutes to choose one of the three
topics, organize thoughts, and speak on the chosen topic. Contestant
may use time as they wish within the six minute time period. Speaker
must state topic as part of the introduction. Time signals shall be
given.
3. Each contestant will have a different choice of topics.
ORIGINAL ORATORY
1. The presentation must be memorized.
2. The speech must be the original work of the speaker. No more
than 150 words of quoted material may be included in the oratory, and
must be so designated in the manuscript. This speech may not have been
used in forensic competition by the student prior to the current
competitive season.
3. A copy of the oratory must be available from the student upon
the judge's request.
4. Time limit for this event is eight (8) minutes.
INTERPRETIVE READING
1. The format will be an integrated program of two or more
selections of published prose and poetry (NO DRAMA), each type from a
different author using an introduction and a transition in which the
authors, titles, and theme will be stated.
2. Manuscript is required. There will be no penalty for eye
contact as long as the illusion of reading is maintained.
3. Costumes, make-up, and props are prohibited.
4. Participants will not be penalized for using humor.
5. The same author may be used more than once within the prose or
poetry portion of the program. The interpretative reading shall be the
original of the student using it in competition program. This program
may not have been used in forensic competition by the student prior to
the current competitive season.
6. The time limit for this event is eight (8) minutes.
AUBURN VALLEY INVITATIONAL REGISTRATION
PAGE ONE
(Please use a separate Page One form for each squad)
SCHOOL_________________________________
COACH__________________________________
HOME PHONE__________________________ SCHOOL
PHONE__________________________
CERTIFICATED SUPERVISOR
________________________________________________________
Step 1 Circle one team code or speaker code for each debate team or
individual event entrant you are registering, up to a total of six teams
and/or 20 individual events for this squad:
Squad No. _______
NOV CX JV CX OPEN CX NOV LD JV LD OPEN LD
A G M A G V
B H N B H W
C I P C I X
D J R D J Z
E K S E K Q
F L T F L U
NEXT NEXPOS NDI NDUO NOI NHI NOO
NIMP
A1 B1 D1 G1 I1 H1 C1
F1
A2 B2 D2 G2 I2 H2 C2
F2
A3 B3 D3 G3 I3 H3 C3
F3
A4 B4 D4 G4 I4 H4 C4
F4
A5 B5 D5 G5 I5 H5 C5
F5
A6 B6 D6 G6 I6 H6 C6
F6
SEXT SEXPOS SDI SDUO SOI SHI SOO
SIMP
J1 K1 L1 X1 R1 T1 W1
P1
J2 K2 L2 X2 R2 T2 W2
P2
J3 K3 L3 X3 R3 T3 W3
P3
J4 K4 L4 X4 R4 T4 W4
P4
J5 K5 L5 X5 R5 T5 W5
P5
J6 K6 L6 X6 R6 T6 W6
P6
AUBURN VALLEY INVITATIONAL REGISTRATION
PAGE TWO
(Please use a separate Page Two form for each squad)
SCHOOL __________________________________________
SQUAD NO. _________
Step 2 Identify sufficient judges to cover your entries. One judge
covers up to two debate teams and/or up to 6 individual event entries.
Remember, Open debate teams require Open judges, etc.
CODE NAME (Please Print)
LEVEL RESTRICTIONS
______|________________________________________ IE LD CX
_____________________
______|________________________________________ IE LD CX
_____________________
______|________________________________________ IE LD CX
_____________________
______|________________________________________ IE LD CX
_____________________
______|________________________________________ IE LD CX
_____________________
______|________________________________________ IE LD CX
_____________________
Step 3 Write in the number of entries for this squad, and calculate
fees:
__1__ Squad Fee @ $30.00 ____$30.00_
_____ Debate Entries @ $20.00 ea. __________
_____ I.E. Entries @ $7.50 ea. __________
Total __________
Make checks or PO's payable to: Auburn High School. Payment must be
made at or before on-site registration, or entry into the tournament
will not be allowed. If paying with a purchase order, we must be
presented with a copy of the purchase order.
Mail or Fax to: Bob Horlick, Auburn H.S., 800 4th Street NE, Auburn, WA
98002
Fax: 253-931-4701
_________________________________________________________________
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