NOF ASYNC FALL

NOF FALL ASYNCHRONOUS TOURNAMENT

4 December 2021 - speech recordings are due for non-limited prep events
6 December 2021 @9am - speech recordings are due for limited prep events
8-11 December 2021 - asynchronous speech judging

DEADLINE

4 Dec 2021 (to register and to drop)

ELIGIBILITY

Open to elementary, middle, and high school students

PLATFORM

Pre-recorded

Information

2021 Asynchronous Tournaments Invitation

Dear Forensics Community,

We are excited to welcome you to our 2021 Asynchronous tournament. This tournament is a great way to include students who may otherwise be unable to attend online tournaments due to slow Internet speeds or schedule conflicts. Competition will be offered in High School, Middle School, and Elementary divisions. It’s also a great way to get additional feedback on events as each student will be evaluated by 3 judges (1 judge/prelim) with advancing students evaluated by an additional 3 judges (elims). Save money with $0 travel costs. Run by experienced tournament directors, this is sure to be one of the best asynchronous tournaments your students ‘attend’ all year.

Our schedule will include three prelims and a final (using Bronze/Silver/Gold award system). Winners will receive bronze/silver/gold medals.

Key Points:

Judges need to make sure they will be available for the judging window of the tournament.
Unlisted YouTube videos are recommended. The video uploaded for the NOF Asynchronous tournament should be unique to this tournament (do not use videos you have used at other tournaments). Previously recorded versions of the speeches are not allowed and may result in disqualification.
Limited preparation event (impromptu & extemp) topics will be sent to students around Sunday, Dec 5th at 7pm. Students should choose one topic from the list and will have until the morning of the next day Monday, Dec 6th at 9am to send the links to Nadia.
There will be a single division for all NOF individual events.
The complete list of NOF rules can be found here.

Entry Price

One speech event and parent is judging $65
One speech event and parent is OPTING OUT OF judging $140

Two speech events and parent is judging $80
Two speech events and parent is OPTING OUT OF judging $160

Two speech events and parent is judging $95
Two speech events and parent is OPTING OUT OF judging $180

Registration will not be complete until payment is received.

Schedule

Saturday, Dec 4 @11.59 pm PST
Speech video recordings due for non-limited prep events

Sunday, Dec 5 @7.00 pm PST
Limited Prep prompts released

Monday, Dec 6 @9.00 am PST
Limited prep video recordings due (send to Nadia at nbudiman@tgsastaff.com by email)

Thursday, Dec 9 @6.00 pm PST
Ballots due for preliminary round judging
JUDGES WHO FAIL TO MEET THE DEADLINE WILL BE FINED

Sunday, Dec 12 @6.00 pm PST
Ballots due for elimination round judging
JUDGES WHO FAIL TO MEET THE DEADLINE WILL BE FINED

Monday, Dec 13 @6.00 pm PST
Awards announced

Drop Fee

Any drops after the deadline will not get a refund and will be assessed any nuisance fee the tournament charges. 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: vrivasumana@tgsastaff.com
Nadia Budiman
Contact email: nbudiman@tgsastaff.com
Or info@tgsastaff.com

Registration Form

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

* Indicates required field

Student Name *

First

Last

Student Email *

Student Phone Number *

What grade in school are you currently in? *

If I had not done so in the past, I need to verify my email with the Forensics website and agree to the competitor waiver. A notification for these will be sent to the competitor email within 24 hours of signup. *

YES I UNDERSTAND AND WILL DO

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

For tournament purposes, any 6-8th grader is considered middle school, regardless of how their school categorizes them. So, if a school considers a 6th grader an elementary student, our tournament would consider them in middle school.
Unlisted YouTube videos are recommended. The video uploaded for the NOF Asynchronous tournament should be unique to this tournament (do not use videos you have used at other tournaments). Previously recorded versions of the speeches are not allowed and may result in disqualification.

ASYNCHRONOUS SPEECH EVENTS

Participants will submit one video link per entry that will be used for the entire tournament. Please ensure that YouTube links are marked unlisted, and if using Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. permissions are set so that anyone with the link can view. Refer to the best practices guide for tips on recording and submitting videos.

If you won't provide the recording link upon registration here, please send to nbudiman@tgsastaff.com, vrivasumana@tgsastaff.com, info@tgsastaff.com by 4 DECEMBER 2021. (or 6 DECEMBER @9AM PST if limited prep).

JUDGE PROVISION

Are you supplying a judge? *

Judge Name *

Judge email *

Judge phone *

First time judging? Click here to learn how to do it!
Or watch our Youtube playlist here.
Next, we found this judging guideline from the platform that we will be using.
Also, if you are using eBallots for the first time, check out how they work on this link here.
There are also these training cards available that include a summary of each event's rules and comments.

All speech judges must be available on the asynchronous judging schedule.

TOURNAMENT UPDATE REGARDING JUDGE BALLOTS:

We will need to begin implementing a fine for blank/nearly blank ballots.
Oral Critiques: No ballot may be returned without a written reason for decision. Oral commentary is not considered a substitute for the written ballot.
Judges who are unfamiliar with events may be removed from the tournament at the discretion of the tournament staff, and fines may be applied.
A good concept in writing a ballot is the compliment sandwich (write a compliment, add some constructive feedback, and end with another compliment). It is frustrating for students to receive a speech ballot that says, “Great job!” with a 5th place ranking and with no actual useful feedback.

Please confirm that, *

I HAVE READ THE BALLOT UPDATE TO THE RIGHT AND UNDERSTAND THAT I NEED TO WRITE A THOROUGH WRITTEN BALLOT WITH USEFUL AND CONSCTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK OR I WILL BE FINED. IF TIME IS RESTRICTED, I WILL MAKE SURE TO SUBMIT A RFD FIRST, THEN RETURN AND FIX MY FEEDBACK ONCE THE OTHER ROUNDS ARE OVER. Not judging

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 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: info@tgsastaff.com

Locations

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

Polygon Academy (Cupertino): 1025 S. DeAnza Blvd, San Jose, CA-95129

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

Loving Tree Academy: 36601 Newark Blvd, #83, Newark, CA 94560