DEBBIE

Debbie Johnson Tournament

Saturday, 10 May 2025

DEADLINE

5 May 2025
NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE

ELIGIBILITY

Open to novices and some JV only

LOCATION

Online through NSDA Campus/Google Meet

Information

Howdy All,
We started hosting a novice end of the year competition several years ago. Then we expanded and invited everyone from RRISD. Then a few year later we invited the country in the virtual world. This year we bring it back to anyone who would like to come to Westwood in Austin TX or compete virtual..

This tournament is open to anyone finishing up their first year of competition. On our campus we have novice debater draft varsity debaters to become their coaches. You can use whatever structure you would like, this is our method and the kiddos love it.

STIPULATION

Full disclosure before the tournament. You can find a spreadsheet here. We ask that all teams disclose as quickly as possible. We require disclosure by Wednesday noon the week of the tournament. In PF specifically we expect all team to have cards to back up evidence not simply whole PDF of articles.

If you have questions reach out - the goal is good solid competition and fun for our newbies.

Sincerely
DH Henderson

Debbie Johnson
For those of you who do not know Debbie Johnson, she was the Speech and Debate coach at Round Rock HS for 33 years. In the eyes of RRISD and the coaches here, she was a legend. I choose to take every opportunity to promote her name and her memory (she is still with us in case that was confusing).
A few years ago the NDT released a list of participant high schools for those that made it to finals of the college National Debate Tournament. Round Rock HS was the second most represented. The current head coach at the University of Texas and so many others in our communities where impacted by her decades of work.
I personally will always see her by my hero. In a time when coaches that stay in the community for such a short period of time; in a world when people change jobs more than clothes she is something I choose to treasure.

Topics
LD - Resolved: The United States ought to become party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
PF - Resolved: The United States should accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Extemp

Round 1 - Domestic Politics
Round 2 - Africa
Round 3 - Europe
Finals - Domestic Economic and Social Issues

Entry Price

No judge required at this tournament

One speech event $30
PF $30
PF + one speech $40
LD $30
LD + one speech $40

Registration will not be complete until payment is received.

Schedule

Please note that all times are in CENTRAL STANDARD TIME (CST).

Click below to see the schedule
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i1boO8nn6DXEQTMdtXm4O5WAfrpP3ikcC1V6uxRdDVs/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Drop Fee

Drop fees will be the same amounts as the entry fee PLUS any fees the tournament charges us for late drops. Drop requests should be made to Victor and Nadia.

Please do not drop out last minute to avoid being charged these fees.

Contact Info

Victor Rivas Umana
Contact email: [email protected]
Nadia Budiman
Contact email: [email protected]
Or [email protected]

Registration Form

STUDENT INFORMATION
Suggested attire for the tournament can be found here.
More tournament resources can be found here.

* Indicates required field

Student Name *

First

Last

Student Email (DO NOT USE PARENT'S EMAIL) *

Student Phone Number *

Are you a novice (first year competitor)? *

YES

Does the student have a Tabroom account? *

Yes and it is linked with GSA's account(s) Yes but it is not linked and we need you to add to your roster No but I will create one before submitting registration

If this is your first time competing, make sure to first create a Tabroom account here: https://www.tabroom.com/user/login/new_user.mhtml
It's super simple and quick (<1 minute), but follow the guidelines here in case anything is confusing: https://docs.tabroom.com/Sign_Up

PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Your email address will be the one included when we send the logistics email.

Parent Name *

First

Last

Parent Email *

Parent Phone Number *

EVENT SELECTION

Students who double enter in debate and speech are responsible for getting to their own rounds on time.

Partner Name (write N/A if none) *

First

Last

Any speech event? *

none Extemp Oral Interp - DI/HI/POI Public Address - INFO/OO

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I will keep a copy of this form for reference. *

YES

We are signing up with the understanding that my child will work to be ready by the tournament date. If we choose to drop out because my child is not ready that will be considered when making assessments for future classes. *

YES

I understand that if I fail to drop the tournament before the deadline that I will still be responsible for the fees of both my son or daughter, along with that of his or her partner and the fines. *

YES

I understand that if payment is not received we won't be registered and our spot will be given up to someone else. *

YES

I confirm that I have completed all necessary paperwork for this tournament. *

YES

I understand that The Golden State Academy has no control over tournament entries other than the initial sign up. I understand that my child's priority will be based on either the last time I signed up OR the date paid, whichever is latest. *

YES

I understand that my child must check in and check out periodically at the tournament with the coach and that if I do not my child will be barred from participating in following tournaments. This is to ensure coaches can see where students are at competitively and to give any initial feedback for improvement. *

YES

I understand that I can check my entry status through tabroom.com. *

YES

I am a consenting adult. I understand that by submitting this form I agree to all that has been covered. *

YES

Submit/take to payment

We would love to have you visit soon at one of our open houses.
Check our home page for the schedule!

School year Hours

M-F: 3:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Telephone

510-270-8480
510-470-0531

Email (preferred)

For more info email us at: [email protected]

Locations

Fremont: 200 Brown Rd #201, Fremont, CA 94539

Cupertino: 20432 Silverado Avenue Suite 211, Cupertino, CA 95014

Aborn Institute: 2804 Riedel Road, San Jose, CA 95135

Dublin: Loving Tree Academy, 6693 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Debbie Johnson Tournament

Saturday, 10 May 2025

Information

​Entry Price

Schedule

Drop Fee

Contact Info

Registration Form

We would love to have you visit soon at one of our open houses.Check our home page for the schedule!

School year Hours

Telephone

Email (preferred)

Locations

Entry Price

We would love to have you visit soon at one of our open houses.
Check our home page for the schedule!