2008
NCFCA Qualifying Speech and Debate
Tournament
Tournament Information
DATE: February 25-27, 2008
LOCATION:
PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY: The San Juan CHILE Open is an
NCFCA Qualifying Tournament open to all NCFCA Affiliates in Region IV. NCFCA
Affiliation is required prior to registration for this Qualifying Tournament. Each
family is responsible for reviewing the NCFCA rules to verify eligibility.
SPEECH and DEBATE EVENTS: Debate students must choose to
compete in either Team Policy Debate (TP) or Lincoln Douglas Values Debate
(LD). TP and LD run concurrently in the schedule, so participation in both is
not possible. Students may participate in a maximum of five Individual Speech
Events at this tournament.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: Registration for this tournament
is completed via e-mail (ncfca.region4@gmail.com) AND snail mail (to Joy
Larimer,
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: All registrations postmarked by February 11th will
be accepted as on time registrations. Registrations postmarked after that
date must include a $25 late fee (per student) and may be accepted on an as
available basis only. To avoid problems
with your registration, please follow the above three steps by February 11th.
Refunds
will only be issued for extenuating circumstances. Don’t register if your
participation is uncertain. A family’s e-mail registration is their commitment
to pay the entire registration fee, even if they do not attend the tournament.
The
registration list will be posted to the tournament website as soon as possible
after the tournament registration deadline.
DRESS CODE: The spirit of the dress code is modesty and professionalism with the intent to glorify Christ. The goal is to minimize the focus on the body or outward appearance and maximize the focus on the development of ideas and communication skills. Competitors must be professional, clean and well-groomed. Gentlemen shall wear suits or sport coats and ties. Ladies shall wear dresses, skirts, or suits. Hemlines shall fall to at least the bottom of the knee.
AWARDS CEREMONY: The awards ceremony is an important part of the tournament and is intended to be an encouraging and respectful ceremony to celebrate every student’s achievement during the tournament. Students accepting awards will be required to adhere to the dress code, and students in the audience are encouraged to remain in dress code out of respect for the students receiving awards.
CHAPERONES: All competitors under age 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a
parent, legal guardian, or adult chaperone throughout the entire tournament. An
adult chaperone (other than a parent) accepts full responsibility in the
parent’s absence and should be in possession of a signed medical release for
each student.
FOOD REGISTRATION: The food registration form should be included with the participant registration form. In order to simplify and provide an inexpensive option for meals, a complete meal plan is being offered at this tournament. The meal plan includes lunch and supper on Monday, lunch and supper on Tuesday, and lunch on Wednesday. An option is also available for those who would like to purchase only the meal for the social time on Tuesday night.
JUDGE COMMITMENT:
A tremendous amount of volunteer effort is required to host and run a speech
and debate tournament. One of the things each family can do to help the
tournament run on time is by providing judges (either helping recruit community
judges or parent/coach judges). Each debate team is requested to provide a
judge for at least two rounds. IE competitors are asked to provide a round of judging
for each event in which they compete.
TIMERS: Each debate team should bring a timepiece to the tournament. Debate clubs may bring timepieces labeled for their club directly to the Timer Table.
Responsible younger students (especially siblings) and adults viewing rounds are encouraged to participate in the tournament by serving as timekeepers. Please check in at the Timer Table 15 to 30 minutes before the round begins to get your timing assignment.
SCRIPT SUBMISSION: Script submissions are required at this NCFCA Qualifying Tournament. Please download the form from NCFCA (www.NCFCA.org on the speech page). Print out one submission form for each of your events, excluding limited prep. Be prepared to turn in your speeches when you check in at the tournament.
NCFCA RULES: Complete
league rules may be found at www.NCFCA.org.
NCFCA league rules and policies will prevail in any conflict with this
registration form.
2008
Event Registration Form
(due
by e-mail and snail mail by February 11th)
FAMILY INFORMATION:
Parent’s
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
E-Mail: __________________
Phone: _____________NCFCA Affiliate #: __________
Participant Name:
_______________________________________________________
Birthday: _____/_____/_____ Age
as of January 1, 2008 ___________________
Judge’s Names:
_________________________________________________________
Timer Names:
__________________________________________________________
EVENT INFORMATION (mark all applicable events):
Team
Policy Debate ($25/person) TP Debate Club: _______________________
Partner’s
name:__________________
Individual
Events ($25/first two events, $35/three events, $45/four
events, $55/five events)
Dramatic Interpretation
Humorous Interpretation
Apologetics
Original Oratory
Impromptu
Extemporaneous
Expository
Persuasive
Open Interpretation
Duo Interpretation
Duo Partner _____________ Club:
_________________________
FOOD INFORMATION (chose between
the complete meal plan or Tuesday night only)
Complete
Meal Plan ($25/person) Number Purchased:
______________________
Tuesday
Social Meal Only ($6/person) Number Purchased:
______________________
Fees Debate _______ Speech ______ Food
_______
Total Fees Remitted ___________ Checks should be made out to WHSDC.
CHAPERONE (if other than
parent): ___________________________________________
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT:
I hereby agree to abide by all
NCFCA rules and policies, follow tournament regulations as specified onsite,
and resolve disputes in accordance with the Peacemaker’s Pledge.
(www.hispeace.org/html/pledge.htm)
______________________________________
Participant’s Signature
______________________________________
Parent’s Signature