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2018 Giving Thanks For Debate Tournament
December 1, 2018 @ 9:00 am - December 2, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
- Debate Events: Parliamentary Debate
- Three Divisions: Novice, JV, Varsity
- Who: 1st – 8th graders
- Where: Performance Arts Center (PAC), Hillview Middle School, Menlo Park
- When: Saturday, 12/1 & Sunday, 12/2/2018
- Sat 12/1: 9 am – 3:30 pm — All students will compete for 4 Preliminary rounds. Check In: 9 – 9:15 am
- Sun 12/2: 8:30 am – 6 pm — All students return to compete for an additional 2 Preliminary rounds followed by Speaker Awards. Then top teams from each division continue to compete in elimination championship rounds, which are followed by awards. Check In: 8:30 – 8:45 am
- We will have food & drink for sale (Cash Only): Baked Goods, Fruit, Snacks, Pizza, Sandwiches, Coffee & Assorted Drinks
Registration & Payment Deadline: Thursday, 11/29/18
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Debaters please read: Debater Information
Debaters Dress Code & What to Bring see: Debaters Preparation
Debaters practice with: Debate Steps & Tips Debate Terms Debate Topics
Judges please read: Judge Information
Participation Requirements
- Students need PRIOR Speech & Debate experience or understand the format: Parliamentary Debate. (See FAQ)
- Students must register by the deadline.
- No partner needed. We can help find one if option selected in the registration form.
- All fees must be paid by Check-In.
- Volunteer Requirement: Each Debater needs to have 1 adult that will volunteer to fill and complete 1 Spot/Task on Sign-up.com for this tournament. This requirement is in addition to the judging requirement.
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- Why? Our tournaments are parent-run and can only be successful with the help of volunteers.
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- Judging Requirement: Each Debater needs to have 1 adult, who will be available to judge all rounds.
- Guardian Requirement: Each Debater needs to have 1 adult present, who will be responsible for them while at the tournament. The Guardian does not have to be a parent and except for “Hired Judges”, the Judge and Guardian can be the same person.
- Debaters, Judges and Guardians (if not Judge) need to be present for the entire Debate Tournament. No late starts or leaving early, even for lunch!
Click for Deadlines, Discounts, Rates & Payment Instructions
- Late Payment Fee: $25 after payment deadline
- Really Late Payment Fee: $35 if paid at Check-In
- Administrative Fee: $10 for any payment follow-ups/corrections
Rates
| Participation | Hired Judge | Registered/Requested by | |
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| Early Rate | $50 | $200 | 11/28/18* |
| Standard Rate | $90 | $275 | 11/29/18 |
| Last Minute Rate | N/A | $325 | on 11/30/18 |
| Emergency Rate | N/A | $375 | on 12/1 or 12/2/18 |
Hired Judges
- Why? An option for those that can’t fill the judging requirement.
- We have a limited number of Hired Judges.
- There is NO Guarantee that we will have extra judges to cover your judging requirement.
- Only the first 10 requests are guaranteed.
- No refunds.
- Prerequisite: Please indicate your request on the registration form by Thursday, 11/29/18
Participation & Dropping Out
- No Refunds.
- In case your child can’t participate after all, please inform the Tournament Director: Brier Buchalter and if applicable your child’s debate partner’s parents. It affects tournament planning on various levels (partnering debaters, preparing materials, pairing the first round, ordering trophies, etc.) – Thank you!
Tournament Debate Practice (optional & free)
- Opportunity for debaters to review and practice before the tournament.
- Prerequisite: Completed Tournament Registration
- When: Friday, 11/30/18 from 6:15 – 7:45 pm
Please see the Scholarships page for instructions on how to apply for a tournament scholarship!
Contact
- Tournament Director: Brier Buchalter (Speech & Debate Coach)
- Registration: Norina Biese
- Email: Tournaments@NorCalDebateLeague.org
- Phone: (650) 434-2846