From: Scott Luchetti <mluchett@richmond.edu>
To: Multiple recipients of list <cx-l@debate.net>
Subject: Godwin HS, Richmond, VA reminder
Just a reminder for anyone planning on attending the Godwin HS tournament,
In Richmond, VA on December 5-6, 1997
The main hotel (Ramada) will release the block of rooms they are holding on
NOVEMBER 10! If you plan on coming, please make reservations ASAP.
Remember that you can always cancel reservations, up to the day before...
To contact them: Phone: (804) 285-9061 Toll-Free Number: (800) 446-4180
Fax: (804) 288-0104
In addition, the Days Inn is holding rooms until November 20, and the
Holiday Inn is holding holding rooms until November 25.
To contact Days: Phone: (804) 282-3300 Fax: (804) 288-2145
Holiday: Phone: (804) 285-9951 Fax: (804) 282-5642
Finally, We would greatly appreciate it if those who have not yet entered,
and plan to do so, please let us know if you are planning to come and a
rough idea if possible how many you are bringing for each division. Please
do so by emailing me (mluchett@richmond.edu). Thanks.
I have attached a copy of the invite below for information...
Thank you
Scott Luchetti
University of Richmond Debate
Godwin HS (Richmond, VA) Coach
Dear Debate Community:
Godwin High School in Richmond, VA would like to announce its first annual
Eagle Classic. The tournament will be on December 5-6 (Friday and
Saturday). We will offer Varsity Switch-side and Novice Four-person
(straight side), as well as both Novice and Varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate
(using the November-December LD resolution). We might be able to allow
incomplete straight-side teams (teams with only the Aff or Neg part) to
enter but if you plan to enter like this, PLEASE let us know as soon as
possible. The policy format will be the standard 8-3-5 with 8 minutes of
prep time.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 25. All fees will be assessed as of
10:00 AM on Monday, December 1.
Schools must provide a qualified judge for every four policy debaters and
for every two LD debaters. High school debaters with at least eight rounds
of varsity competition experience in the appropriate type of debate
(Policy/LD) may judge the novice division. A limited number of experienced
college debaters, and former college debaters will be available to judge
for hire. Hired judges must be requested be Nov. 25.
In order to allow us to adhere to our schedule, we encourage participants
to remain on campus during tournament hours. Food will be sold in the
school commons for Friday dinner (Subway subs), and Saturday lunch
(Dominoes Pizza). Please note that we will not be able to provide a
vegetarian alternative for Friday dinner, so if you do not eat meat, please
plan accordingly and bring food for dinner. In addition, doughnuts will be
sold on Saturday morning, and snacks and beverages will be available for
purchase throughout the tournament. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts
will be provided for coaches and judges on Saturday.
If you have any questions, please email Scott Luchetti
(mluchett@richmond.edu) or call (804-662-4026). We look forward to
welcoming you and your debaters to our Eagle Classic!
TOURNAMENT ENTRY: To enter, please call Helen Tigani (804-270-5002), or
email Scott Luchetti by November 25, 1997.
FEES: Varsity Policy team - $40.00; Novice Four-person team: $80.00;
Lincoln-Douglas debater: $20.00. Hired judges will be available at $75.00
for a full judge (four policy debaters/two LD debaters), and $40.00 for a
half judge. All fees are due at regristration on December 5. All fees
will be assessed as of 10:00 AM on Monday, December 1. Teams for which we
have written entries and which fail to participate will be billed for
applicable fees.
REGISRTATION: Regristration will take place at the Ramada Inn from 3:00 -
4:00 PM on Friday, Dec 5.
AWARDS: We will offer very attractive awards, which will hopefully be
gender specific! Awards will be presented to the top five speakers in each
division. Each team qualifying for elimination rounds (hopefully at least
quarterfinals in each division) will receive an award. In addition, there
will be a sweepstakes award for the school amassing the highest amount of
tournament points. (In the event of a tie for any award, published VHSL
rules for tie-breakers will govern.)
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Note that both Polict and LD debate will run on the same timetable.
Friday, December 5, 1997
3:00 - 4:00 PM Registration, Ramada Inn
4:15 PM Round One pairings released
4:30 - 6:00 PM Round One (pre-paired)
6:15 - 7:45 PM Round Two (pre-paired)
8:00 - 9:30 PM Round Three (pre-paired)
Subs, Snacks and beverages available
Saturday, December 6
7:30 - 8:00 AM Doughnuts available
7:45 AM Round Four pairings released
8:00 - 9:45 AM Round Four (power-paired)
10:00 - 11:45 AM Round Five (power-paired)
11:45 - 12:30 AM/PM Lunch Break
12:30 PM Quarterfinal pairings released
12:45 - 2:30 PM Quarterfinal Round
2:30 - 3:15 PM Awards Assembly
3:30 - 5:15 PM Semifinal Round
5:30 - 7:30 PM Final Round
Pizza, Snacks and Beverages available
Due to restrictions placed on as by the school schedule, we must
unfortunately run rather late on Friday night. We apologize for this,
however, we ask that you do all that you can to help us run on-time by
being as on-time and prompt during the weekend. Thanks.
ACCOMODATIONS:
Below are three hotels which have reserved blocks of rooms at fantastic
rates. In order to get these rates, you must refer to the "Godwin HS
Debate Tournament Group Rate". If for any reason you have problems getting
the listed rates for any of these hotels, please call Scott Luchetti
(804-662-4026).
Official Tournament Hotel and Registration Site:
Ramada Inn West Parham & Quioccasin RDS, Richmond, VA 23229-2904
Phone: (804) 285-9061 Toll-Free Number: (800) 446-4180 Fax: (804) 288-0104
Room rate: $45.00 for up to four people Reservation Deadline: Nov. 10,
1997
Located within 10 minutes of Godwin HS
Additional Hotels:
Days Inn W Broad St 2100 Dickens Rd, Richmond, VA 23230-2004
Phone: (804) 282-3300 Fax: (804) 288-2145
Room rate: $42.00 for up to four people Reservation Deadline: Nov. 20,
1997
Located approximately 25 minutes from Godwin HS
Holiday Inn I-64W 6531 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230-2013
Phone: (804) 285-9951 Fax: (804) 282-5642
Room rate: $49.00 for up to four people Reservation Deadline: Nov. 25,
1997
Located approximately 25 minutes from Godwin HS
DIRECTIONS TO RAMADA INN:
Directions are to follow in a future email. please keep an eye out for it.
In addition, directions can be requested be emailing Scott Luchetti
(mluchett@richmond.edu)
ENTRIES:
If you plan to enter by email or phone, please note that the following
information is needed:
School Name
Address
Coach's Name
School Phone, FAX
Coach's Home Phone
For Policy Entries:
Debaters' FULL names, followed by division to be entered (Novice
four-person or Varsity switch side)
Judges' names, breif statement of judge qualifications and whether they are
a student or adult.
In addition, please let us know how many judges you plan to hire.
Please remember that all Aff four person teams must be accompanied by a Neg
counterpart, and vice-versa. As stated, we might be able to provide
appropriate counterparts from either Godwin or other schools with
incomplete teams. Note that for whatever reason, if Godwin Debaters
participate in the tournament, they will not be allowed to advance to
elimination rounds.
For Lincoln Douglas Entries:
Debaters' FULL names, followed by the division to be entered (Novice or
Varsity)
Judges' names, breif statement on qualifications and whether they are a
student or adult.
In addition, please let us know how many judges you plan to hire.
That's pretty much all. With your help, we hope to put on a great
tournament and a fun time. Again, if you have any questions, please call
or email Scott Luchetti (804-662-4026; mluchett@richmond.edu) or call Helen
Tigani (804-270-5002). We hope you add the Eagle Classic to your
fall/winter travel plans, and we look forward to seeing you in December.
Sincerely,
Scott Luchetti
Godwin Debate Coach
Annie Tigani and Jimmy Apple
Team Captains
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