From: Doyle Srader <srader@imap3.asu.edu>
To: Multiple recipients of list <cx-l@debate.net>
Subject: ASU HS Tournament Invite
It went into the mail for the folks on our mailing list a while back, and
between two tournaments and the Colorado blizzard, I've been scrambling
to find the time to send it out more widely. Those two lame, feeble
excuses out of the way, here it is:
September 15, 1997
Dear High School Forensics Colleagues,
The Arizona State University Forensics Team cordially invites you to
attend the 1998 Southwestern Forensic Championship Tournament, January 9
and 10, 1998, on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.
We are very excited to host the Southwest Championship and hope that you
will be able to attend. The tournament is sure to provide some fine
competition and an excellent educational experience. Tournament
Headquarters will be in West Hall, and registration will be in Stauffer
335. Competition will feature five preliminary rounds of traditional and
Lincoln-Douglas debate. Elimination rounds will begin with an octa-final
round or a hidden double-octofinal round, as entries warrant. Ten
individual events will also be offered, and elimination rounds will begin
with a quarterfinal round (for events with over 100 entries). As in the
past, we have been negotiating with the University for the privilege of
running the tournament, largely because of the damage done to university
facilities in past years. We will continue to require a $5 refundable
damage deposit for each student attending the tournament. This fee is
being required by the university and must be separate from the entry fees
for the tournament. It will be refunded on a pro-rated basis after any
damages have been assessed. We are happy that we have been able to refund
100% of this money over the past few years.
Please note that we have made many changes in the tournament invitation.
Read it carefully, and please contact us if you have any questions.
Last year, 47 schools from 7 states participated in the Southwest
Championship. Our goal is to run a high quality tournament in an
efficient manner. Your participation can help us meet this goal. We hope
to see you January 9th.
Sincerely,
Alisa S. Kessel Dr. Clark D. Olson Doyle W. Srader
Tournament Director Director of Forensics Assistant DOF
DEBATE
TRADITIONAL: Traditional debate features two-member teams who will debate
switch-side on the national debate question: Resolved, that the federal
government should establish a policy to substantially increase renewable
energy in the United States. Two divisions will be offered. Junior
division is limited to debaters in their first or second year of debate
competition. If either member of a team is ineligible for junior
division, the team must enter senior division. The traditional (8-3-5)
format will be used with eight minutes maximum preparation time per team.
Traditional debate presupposes two-person teams: if an individual debater
debates a round without a partner, the round shall be recorded as a forfeit.
LINCOLN-DOUGLAS: Lincoln-Douglas debate features individual debaters who
will debate switch-side on the NFL topic for January and February. Senior
and junior divisions will be offered as defined under Traditional Debate.
L/D will use the 6-3-7-3-4-6-3 time format with 3 minutes preparation
time for each debater.
FORFEIT RULE: Judges will enforce a twenty minute forfeit rule for all
debate competitors.
STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN DEBATE MAY ONLY ENTER PATTERN A INDIVIDUAL
EVENTS.
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
DIVISIONS: All competitors will compete in a single open division.
MATERIAL: Material in individual events may not have been used by that
student in competition prior to the completion of the 1997 High School
National Forensic League Tournament.
ORIGINAL ORATORY. Original Oratory consists of a speech which is the
original work of the student and is designed to persuade the audience to
some end. Presentation must be memorized. Any non-factual reference,
especially a personal reference, must be so identified. Not more than 150
words of the oration may be a direct quotation from any other source. The
speech shall be no longer than 10 minutes.
PROSE INTERPRETATION. Selections used in this event shall be cuttings
from published printed novels, short stories, essays or other literature
of any emotion (excluding plays or poetry). The contestant must hold a
script and the degree of memorization should not be a factor in judging.
Adaptations may be for the purpose of continuity only. The contestant is
required to give the name of the author and the book or magazine from
which the cutting was made. Maximum time is 10 minutes.
DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION/HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION. Selections used in these
events shall be cuttings from published printed novels, short stories,
plays, or poetry, each presented as memorized selections without the use
of physical objects or costume. Scripts are not allowed. Adaptations may
be for the purpose of continuity only. The contestant is required to give
the name of the author and the book or magazine from which the cutting
was made. Maximum time is 10 minutes.
DUO INTERPRETATION. A cutting from a play, humorous or serious, involving
the portrayal of two characters presented by two individuals. This
material may be drawn from stage, screen, or radio. This is not an acting
event; thus, no costumes, props, lightning, etc. are to be used.
Presentation is from the manuscript and focus should be off-stage and not
to each other. Maximum time limit is 10 minutes (including memorized
introduction).
INTERPRETATION OF POETIC LITERATURE. This division is designed for the
presentation of any published literature in the genre of poetry. No
selections from recorded materials or album covers can be used unless
also published in book form. This is regarded as a speaking situation;
therefore, the contestant's feet are restricted to a two foot square
area, and the body must remain in a general upright position. This is NOT
a memorized event: contestants must use a manuscript. A memorized
introduction including the name of the author and the title of the
selection(s) is required. Maximum time limit is 10 minutes.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING. Topics for Extemporaneous
Speaking shall be based upon domestic or foreign affairs for three months
prior to the tournament. Speakers will be given one-half hour (30 min.)
to prepare after drawing fro three topics appropriate to their speaking
positions. Speakers may use one card no larger than four by six inches
(4x6"). Maximum time limit is 7 minutes.
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING. Topics for Impromptu Speaking will be famous
quotations of a value nature and abstract terms. Speakers will draw a
single topic and have a maximum of 7 minutes to prepare and deliver the
speech. No notes may be used.
EXPOSITORY SPEAKING. This event is a memorized, informative speech which
may use visual amplification. For example, a visual aid may consist of an
object or physical demonstration by the speaker. Time limit is 10 minutes
total including set up/take down of presentational aids.
There will be three conflict patterns in individual events:
Pattern A: Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking, Domestic Extemporaneous
Speaking, Duo Interpretation.
Pattern B: Original Oratory, Dramatic Interpretation, Interpretation of
Poetic Literature, Impromptu.
Pattern C: Humorous Interpretation, Prose Interpretation, Expository
Speaking.
Any student may enter a maximum of five events, two from any conflict
pattern, except Pattern A in which each student is limited to one event.
Students entering more than the maximum number per pattern will be
disqualified at the tournament director's discretion. However, due to
time constraints, no special effort will be made in arranging speaking
order. Students are responsible to attend each round, and enter
conflicting events at their own risk, as judges will not be requested to
remain in a round longer than the scheduled time.
ROUNDS: There will be three preliminary rounds with elimination rounds
beginning with the quarter-finals for any event with more than 100
entries and beginning with semi-finals for any event with more than 40
entries. Coaches are urged to emphasize the importance of conscientious
attendance in their scheduled rounds since "no-shows" make it impossible
for the tournament staff to assure participants an equal level of
competition.
QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS: Students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 are
eligible to compete.
TOURNAMENT FEATURES
AWARDS: Awards will be presented to all finalists and semi-finalists in
each individual event. All debate teams reaching elimination rounds will
also receive awards. In addition, the top ten individual speakers in
policy debate will receive awards. Sweepstakes trophies will be awarded
to the top three schools in the tournament. The top three debate teams
from a school in each division of debate shall earn 2 points per
preliminary win. Each person in a final IE round shall earn sweepstakes
points.
JUDGES: Qualified judges are an essential component of any tournament. A
"qualified judge" is an individual who is either enrolled in college or
university and participating in forensics, or one who has a minimum of
two years forensics judging experience. High school students are NOT
considered qualified judges. Please list judges by full name when
entering the tournament. Judge names should remain consistent throughout
the tournament. It is each school's responsibility to furnish an adequate
number of judges. For team debate, one judge shall be furnished for each
two debate teams entered. A judging fee of $35 per team will be assessed
for every team not covered by a judge. These fees are in addition to the
regular registration fees. In Lincoln-Douglas debate, one judge must be
furnished for each four entries, or fraction thereof. A judging fee of
$20 per entrant will be assessed for each L-D participant not covered by
a judge. All debate judges will be expected to be available through the
first elimination round. All means all. Judges affiliated with teams in
elimination rounds must be available for the round following their team's
elimination. All judges should inform the debate tab staff before departing.
In individual events, each participating institution is required to
furnish one qualified judge for every eight (8) individual entries, or
fraction thereof, entered. This is not a per student requirement, but per
entry slot. A judging fee of $5 per entry will be assessed for every
entry not covered by a qualified judge. All individual events judges will
be expected to be available through semi-finals of individual events.
Judges covering participants in semi-finals must remain through finals.
NOTE: The same judge cannot cover both debate and individual events since
they are run simultaneously. Please list your judges separately to avoid
any confusion.
ALSO: Because of the size of the tournament, we desperately need the help
of program directors in seeing that all judges affiliated with their
school pick up their ballots each round. In order to eliminate the
problem of judge no-shows, ASU has decided to require a judge bond of $60
from each school. This bond must be presented in CASH at registration.
The first time any judge from your school does not pick up her/his
ballot, $20 will be deducted from this bond. The second time this occurs,
the additional $40 will be deducted. The third time any judge from your
school fails to fulfill his/her judging responsibility, all contestants
in that event from that school will receive losses or 4th ranks with zero
speaker points. Remaining money will be returned with your damage deposit.
Since the ASU judging pool is quite limited, we urge you to find your own
judging. We would rather have your judges than your money! We may not be
able to accept large entries not covered by qualified judges. Finally, DO
NOT list Arizona State University Forensics members as your judge. They
are already committed to judging in the tournament.
REGISTRATION
LOCATION: Registration will occur in room 335 of Stauffer Hall. Coaches
are urged to register as early as possible, preferably Thursday evening.
All registration must be completed by 9:00 A.M. Friday, January 9th in
order for participants to be guaranteed participation in the first round
of competition. Registration will close promptly at 9:00 A.M. to allow
for any scheduling changes.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Postmark deadline for registration is January 1st.. Mail
entries must be received by January 7th. Fax and phone registration will
be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on January 7. Any entries delivered by e-mail
must be accompanied by a confirmation fax or phone call from the program
director to prevent unauthorized entries or changes by students, and
directors entering by e-mail still must send or fax the enclosed damage
deposit form.
FEES: The following fees will be assessed:
School fees - $25.00 (mandatory)
Team Debate - $15.00 per team
L-D Debate $10.00 per debater
Individual Events - $5.00 per slot.
In addition to registration fees, each debate team uncovered by a judge
will be assessed $35.00, each L-D participant $20.00, and each individual
events slot $5.00. All fees must be paid prior to or at the time of
registration. If you plan to pay with a purchase order, you must have it
processed early so that the check will be ready in time for registration.
Schools will not be allowed to register without full payment of fees.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CLARK OLSON (not ASU)
Fees will be assessed as of 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 8th. Any changes
after that time will be permitted, reluctantly, but at no reduction in
fees. Since we will allow you to drop students until and throughout
registration, no-shows will be charged $5.00 per entry once the
tournament has begun. If judges are dropped the day of the tournament, it
may be necessary to drop competitors commensurate with the rescission of
judges. Please notify the tournament of any changes as early as possible
to prevent later complications.
HOSPITALITY
FOOD: Coaches and judges will be treated to complimentary coffee, tea,
and food throughout the weekend. We're mobilizing to do much better than
donuts! In addition, ASU students and staff mebers will be delighted to
offer recommendations for evening dining and entertainment.
PARKING: Parking space at ASU is a closely guarded resource. Because of
this, it is necessary that everyone be careful in their selection of a
parking space. Buses will be allowed to park in lot 59 (the stadium
parking lot). Private vehicles and vans may park in lot 51 (the visitor
lot at the corner of College & University) for free. Please be sure to
mention that you are with the Southwest Championship or ASU Forensics.
You may also park in other visitor lots located around campus for $5.00
per day. ASU forensics will not be responsible for any parking tickets
acquired by tournament participants.
OPPORTUNITIES: The ASU forensics staff would be eager to discuss
collegiate opportunities at ASU with any interested high school students.
Information about the forensics program at ASU, the University, financial
aid, and scholarship opportunities will be provided at a reception on
Saturday before elimination rounds.
HOUSING
We suggest two hotels with which we have made tournament arrangements.
TWIN PALMS: 225 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ, 85281; Phone 602-967-9431;
Fax 602-968-1877; Contact Pat Thielen.
Rate: $99 per night for a quad, $89 per night for a single.
Located right across the street from the ASU Campus, within easy walking
distance of tournament headquarters. Deadline: December 3, 1997
HILTON PHOENIX AIRPORT: 2435 S. 47th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034; Phone
602-894-1600; Fax 602-894-0326
Rate: $89 per night for 1-4 people. Complimentary transportation
to ASU -- 3 round trips daily. Deadline: December 23, 1997
SUGGESTED AIRLINE
Arizona State University has selected Delta Air Lines as the official air
carrier for the Twelfth Annual Southwest Championship. Delta is offering
special discounted fares to parties purchasing round-trip tickets into
the Phoenix airport to attend the tournament. Delta has the best overall
record for passenger satisfaction of any major US airline based on
consumer complaint statistics for major carrier of record since 1971, as
compiled by the Department of Transportation.
To take advantage of Delta's quality service, convenient schedules, and
special discounted fare, call Delta at 1-800-241-6760 between 7:30 AM and
11:00 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday (between 8:30 AM and 11:00 PM
Eastern Time Saturday and Sunday) and reference the File Number: 106278A.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Registration, Stauffer 335
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
8:00 - 9:00 A.M. Late registration, Stauffer 335
9:30 A.M. Opening Assembly, Murdock Hall 101
10:00 A.M. Judges' meeting, Murdock 101
10:30 A.M. Round one of debate, Round one of Pattern B
12:00 Noon Round one of Pattern C
12:30 P.M. Round two of debate
1:30 P.M. Round two of Pattern B
2:30 P.M. Round three of debate
3:00 P.M. Round two of Pattern C
4:30 P.M. Round four of debate, Round three of Pattern B
6:00 P.M. Round three of Pattern C
6:30 P.M. Round five of debate
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
8:00 A.M. First elimination round of debate and Patterns B and C
9:30 A.M. Extemp draw
10:00 A.M. Round one of Pattern A
11:00 A.M. Second elimination round of debate
11:30 A.M. Second elimination round of Patterns B and C
12:30 P.M. Extemp draw
1:00 P.M. Round two of Pattern A
2:00 P.M. Third elimination round of debate
3:00 P.M. Extemp draw
3:30 P.M. Round three of pattern A
5:15 P.M. Extemp draw
5:30 P.M. Fourth elimination round of debate and semifinals of A
7:00 P.M. All finals
9:30 P.M. AWARDS ASSEMBLY, Murdock Hall 101
Our entry form is a complicated thing, and I can't think of an easy
mock-up. It has grids and the like. So I'm just making a checklist of
information that we need. If your e-mail reader screws it up, I'll be
happy to fax you a hard copy if you send me your fax number.
SCHOOL NAME:
SCHOOL ADDRESS:
DIRECTOR OF FORENSICS:
OFFICE PHONE:
HOME PHONE:
COMPUTATION OF FEES
School Fee 1 @ $25 = $25
Debate teams ___ @ $15 = _____
L/D debaters ___ @ $10 = _____
IE slots ___ @ $5 = _____
NOTE: $5 per event ("slot") NOT $5 per contestant
JUDGING FEES
Uncovered debate teams ___ @ $35 = _____
Uncovered L/D debaters ___ @ $20 = _____
Uncovered I.E. slots ___ @ $5 = _____
TOTAL FEES _____
Checks should be made payable to CLARK OLSON, not ASU.
Mail entries must be postmarked by January 1, 1998, to:
Doyle Srader
Assistant Director of Forensics
Department of Communication
Box 871205
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-1205
OR you may fax your entry before 5:00 P.M. on January 7, 1998 to:
602 965-4291
OR, you may phone your entry by the same time and date to:
602 965-4855 ASU Forensics Office
602 965-3825 Dr. Clark Olson
OR, you may e-mail entries to srader@asu.edu
All e-mail entries must be accompanied by a confirmation fax or phone
call from the program director to prevent unauthorized entries or changes
by a student. Also, the appended damage deposit form must still be mailed
or faxed.
FIRST AND LAST NAMES OF ALL DUO INTERPRETATION TEAMS:
FIRST AND LAST NAMES OF ALL IE COMPETITORS, WITH EACH ONE'S EVENTS
FIRST AND LAST NAMES OF ALL IE JUDGES
FIRST AND LAST NAMES OF ALL DEBATE TEAMS, AS WELL AS WHETHER THEY'RE
JUNIOR OR OPEN
FIRST AND LAST NAMES OF ALL L/D DEBATERS, AS WELL AS WHETHER THEY'RE
JUNIOR OR OPEN
FIRST AND LAST NAME OF ALL DEBATE JUDGES, AS WELL AS WHETHER THEY SHOULD
JUDGE TEAM, L/D, OR BOTH
DAMAGE DEPOSIT
Due to the amount of damage done to our campus in past years,
this year the university is requiring that we assess a $5 refundable
damage deposit from all participants. Though we don't particularly care
for the implications of this type of fee, we find it necessary since the
visitors to our campus have acted so reprehensibly in the past. In
addition to the $5 fee that will be assessed we have hired a number of
security people to patrol the campus during the tournament. If any
participants are found vandalizing the campus they will be immediately
removed from campus, all of the participants from the school which the
student attends will automatically be disqualified from the tournament,
and the school district and school administration will be notified. In
addition, the University will take whatever legal action is warranted. As
you can see, we are quite serious about the problem of vandalism on our
campus. Not only does this behavior jeopardize the future of the
Southwest Championship, but also it impinges directly upon the reputation
of the ASU Forensics team and its coaches. With this in mind we are
hoping that the Directors of Forensics of the high schools attending our
tournament will do their best to help us alleviate this problem. There
are a number of things we hope you will do:
% Discuss with your students the ramifications of vandalism and the need
to treat the campus with respect.
% Have your students pay the $5 fee rather than it coming from squad
money. While we realize that $5 is not a huge amount of money, we are
hoping that it will motivate your students to help us if they know they
have something to lose.
% Bring enough chaperones to supervise the students that you have on campus.
% Do not bring a large contingent of students to watch rounds. The fewer
noncompetitors we have on campus, the better.
PROCEDURE: The $5 per person fee will be required at the time of
registration. No schools will be allowed to enter without first paying
all of the fee. Checks for this fee should be made payable to Arizona
State University, NOT to Clark Olson. This money must be separate from
the entry fees for the tournament. If you bring one check to cover both
the tournament fees and the damage deposit, we will NOT be able to
accommodate you. The fee will be refunded when the university has
ascertained that no damage has been done. Any damage not traceable to a
specific school will be assessed to the fund in general and refunds will
be pro-rated from what remains in the fund.
A form will be available at registration for you to sign,
explaining the purpose of this deposit and itemizing the number of students
and amount due.
That's it, folks! Hope to see you in Tempe in January.
Doyle Srader
Arizona State University
(602) 649-6033
"All in all, brick by brick, I'll come and build my house
While I try to get real good at putting words in people's mouths."
-- Bill Mallonee, _Five Miles Outside of Monroe_
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