Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 18:19:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: Tim Alderete <timalderete@yahoo.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list CX-L <cx-l@debate.net>
Subject: East Grand Rapids Invitation
I am in the process of mailing out invitations for our tournament, and hope to
reach a wider community by posting this. You can expect the mailing, or you may
use this invitation:
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You are cordially invited to East Grand Rapids^Ò twelfth annual debate
tournament on October 29th through 31st. The Pioneer Classic will provide
competition in the Varsity and Novice divisions of Cross Examination debate on
the 1999 topic - Resolved: that the federal government should establish an
education policy to significantly increase academic achievement in secondary
schools in the United States.
THE TOURNAMENT:
Teams must register by Monday, October 25th. Registration MUST be by Mail, FAX
or Email to the official tournament site (EGRDebate@yahoo.com) . Please DO NOT
attempt to register by phone, notes at tournaments or with students. Last year
we reached capacity and had to turn several entrants away, particularly those
who registered ^Óinformally,^Ô so please enter early. Confirmations will be
returned to all registrants.
Phone confirmation will be the evening of Thursday, October 28th, between 6PM
and 10PM, or Friday Morning between 8AM and 10AM. The names of all judges and
debaters must be faxed or phoned in. The numbers are:
FAX: (616) 235-7592 PHONE: (616) 235-7652, (616) 235-7555
In exchange for appropriate registration fees, packets will be distributed on
Friday, October 29th, from 11AM to 12:30 AM.
The Varsity Division will consist of six preliminary debates: four rounds on
Friday and two on Saturday (tentatively). This allows us to start at a
reasonable time on Saturday and Get Out at a reasonable time that evening. If
our numbers stay constant, we will be breaking to Double Octo-Finals.
Quarterfinals through Finals will be held Sunday Morning at the High School.
The Novice Division will be TWO PERSON, SWITCH SIDES. This is a change from
previous years. There will be five preliminary rounds. The first two will be
randomly paired with the remainder paired appropriately. We will attempt to
clear to Quarterfinals, given sufficient numbers. Novice rounds are held next
door, at EGR Middle School, which is a very short walk away, even with
evidence.
The Pioneer Classic is again a Tournament of Champions Qualifier, at the
Semifinals Level.
This year, trophies will be minimized at the Pioneer Classic. Finalists in both
divisions and Top Speakers will receive awards. In Lieu of the remainder of
trophies, a donation will be made in the debaters^Ò names to help finance Urban
Debate Leagues in Detroit and Chicago. This fund will provide scholarships
for Urban Debate League students to attend summer institute. We are excited
about this opportunity to give back to our activity and broaden our community,
and we welcome feedback on the subject.
Finally, this year, we will be adopting a Zero Tolerance policy with regard to
smoking on campus. This applies to all students, coaches, judges and parents.
The continued viability of our tournament (and your health) relies on your
compliance with this rule.
FEES:
Fees for the tournament are $55 per two person Varsity team, $45 per two person
Novice Team. Boxed Dinners on Friday are included in the registration fee. On
Saturday, lunch will be sold for minimal cost. Although limited housing will be
available, first preference will be given to those teams travelling a great
distance to the tournament. Please use our form for housing requests rather
than arranging it individually, as that is logistically difficult. In Either
division, one judge is required for every one or two teams. All judges are
committed one round beyond their school^Òs elimination. A limited number of
hired judges will be available for $125 each. Please contact us soon if you
need hired judges. Entries, judges and fees will be frozen on Wednesday,
October 27th at 6PM.
LODGING:
The Grand Rapids Hilton Inn, 4747 28th Street SE, once again will be the
official tournament hotel, providing rooms at a special rate of $72 for one to
four persons. The cutoff date for the room block is October 8th, and there is
another event occurring at the hotel that weekend, so Early Reservations are
helpful in securing double double rooms. The Hotel asks that schools send
Rooming lists to assist in Registration. The Hotel has a swimming pool,
excercise room, and sauna. It is located convenient to fast food, several
quality Debate-Schedule-Friendly restaurants and is a 10-15 minute drive from
the school. For reservations call (616) 957-0100 and ask for Judith Young,
Head of Group Sales. Tell her that you are with the EGR Debate Tournament.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tim Alderete, Director of Debate
East Grand Rapids High School
2211 Lake Drive SE
EGR, MI 49506
Phones: (616) 235-7652 (Debate Office)
(616) 235-7594, (616) 235-7555 (Main Office)
(616) 356-6041 (home)
(616) 235-7592 or (616) 235-8853 (FAX)
Email: tim.alderete@excite.com
timalderete@yahoo.com
Electronic Registration: EGRDebate@yahoo.com
Hilton Hotel: (616) 957-0100 (Judith Young, Group Sales Dept)
DATES AND DEADLINES:
Friday, October 8th -Hotel Special Room Rate Cutoff Date
Friday, October 22nd - Housing Request Cutoff Date - no guarantees beyond
Friday, October 22nd - Hired Judge Request Deadline - no guarantees beyond
Monday, October 25th - Registration Deadline
Wednesday, October 27th, 6PM - Fees Frozen
Thursday, October 28th, 6PM - 10PM - Phone/FAX Confirmation
Friday, October 29th, 8AM - 10AM - Phone / FAX Confirmation
Friday, October 29th, 11AM - Registration
Tentative Schedule:
Friday, October 29th
Registration....................................11:00 AM - 12:15 AM
General Meeting.................................12:30 AM (High School)
Varsity Round One...............................1:00 PM
Varsity Round Two...............................3:00 PM
Novice Round One................................3:30 PM (Middle School)
Dinner Available................................5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (High School)
Varsity Round Three.............................6:00 PM
Novice Round Two................................6:30 PM
Varsity Round Four..............................8:30 PM
Novice Round Three..............................8:30 PM
Saturday, October 30th
Schematics Available............................9:30 AM
Varsity Round Five..............................10:00 AM
Novice Round Four...............................10:00 AM (Middle School)
Lunch Available.................................12:00 AM - 3:00 PM (High
School)
Varsity Round Six...............................1:00 PM
Novice Round Five...............................1:30 PM
Awards Assembly (High School Little Aud)........4:00 PM (High School)
Novice Quarterfinals............................5:00 PM
Varsity Double Octofinals.......................5:30 PM
Novice Semifinals...............................7:00 PM
Varsity Octofinals..............................7:30 PM
Novice Finals...................................9:00 PM
Sunday, October 31st
(At the High School)
Breakfast and Schematics Available..............9:00
Varsity Quarterfinals...........................9:30 AM
Varsity Semifinals..............................11:30 AM
Varsity Finals..................................1:30 PM
You may either print out the following registration form and mail or fax it to
the addresses and numbers below, or return it Electronically to
EGRDebate@yahoo.com - note that this address is different from the one I am
using to post it on the CX-L, so do not just hit Reply please.
Pioneer Classic Registration Form
School Name:
Coach^Òs Name:
Address:
Phone: (school) (home)
(FAX) (email)
Varsity Teams:
1.
2.
3
4.
5.
Varsity Judges:
1.
2.
3.
Number of Hired Judges @ $125 per judge :
Novice Teams:
1.
2.
3
4.
5.
Novice Judges:
1.
2.
3.
Number of Hired Judges @ $125 per judge
REQUESTING HOUSING? #males: #females:
(Housing requests must be received by Friday October 22nd)
****REMEMBER**** Teams must ALSO confirm by phone or FAX names of all debaters
and judges on Thursay Evening from 6PM-10PM or Friday Morning 8AM-10AM.
Please Return to: Tim Alderete - Director of Debate
East Grand Rapids High School
2211 Lake Dr SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Or FAX to: (616) 235-7592
Or return electronically to EGRDebate@yahoo.com
(Please put "East Grand Rapids Invitation" in the subject line to
assist with my filters. Thank you.)
We hope that you come and enjoy our tournament. Best of Luck!!
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