SANDRA W SILVERS

SANDRA W SILVERS INVITATIONAL

2 October 2021

DEADLINE

29 September 2021

ELIGIBILITY

Open to 8th - 12th graders

PLATFORM

Online through NSDA Campus

Information

The Calhoun High School Speech and Debate Team invites you to the 2021 Sandra W. Silvers Invitational Tournament to be held online. This year, the tournament will be a one day tournament in order to allow students to participate online.

The Novice division will be for FIRST YEAR debaters. We will follow the GFCA rules for novices. Packet information: http://www.gaspeechanddebate.org/novice. There will be break rounds for all debate divisions.
Lincoln Douglas Debate, Policy Debate, and Public Forum, may not double enter.
No elimination rounds.

EXTEMPORANEOUS DRAW AND PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Extemporaneous Speaking Draw and Preparation:
You will be Drawing topics and preparing in a "Utility Room" attached to the Extemp Presentation/Judging rooms (NSDA Campus virtual rooms).
There will be a chat function by which you may communicate, in written form with the proctor in the draw and prep. You will also be able to communicate verbally through the "Zoom Room" like NSDA Campus system.
The proctor runs EX Draw and Prep as follows (for virtual tournaments):
-- The proctor gets the topic list/collection for the round. The collection is grouped into 7 groups of 3 topics each.

Sample/Mock Topics for X Round of Extemporaneous Speaking (these are VERY generic, and are NOT to be used at this upcoming tournament -- they are for training/pattern purposes ONLY) :
First Competitors (all sections/rooms) Draw:
Can We Blame – fill in a team – For Its Defeat?
Why Do I Play Golf? Or another kind of sports
Should – fill in a name – Win A MTV Award?

Second Competitors (all sections/rooms) Draw:
I’m Just A Paperboy Now, Will I Become A Millionaire?
Who Is The Laziest Person On The Campus And Why?
Should We All Buy – fill in a product – ?

Third Competitors (all sections/rooms) Draw:
Why Do We Celebrate Thanksgiving?
Which Moviestar Earns Too Much Money In Comparison To His / Her Merits?
Why Is Barcelona A Special Place To Be? Or any other city or region

Fourth Competitors (all sections/rooms) Draw:
Is The X-Box Better Than Playstation?
Will – fill in a name- Become Senator?
Who Is The Best Songwriter?

Fifth Competitors (all sections/rooms) Draw:
Could We Really Say To Our Bosses What’s On Our Mind?
What Television Program Should Be Banned And Why?
Should cruel and very authoritarian principals be sacked – or are there any degrees in domineering the campus population with accordingly disciplinary fines for them?

Sixth Competitors (all sections/rooms) Draw:
Why do we need a Whistle Blower Protection Act – whether we like it or not they always serve as a replacement or scape goat anyway?
Does the Bharatiya Janata Party represents a pan Indian ideology and how did it evolve over the years?
Must we focus more on improving basic education for the poor and historically disadvantaged – and what are the chain reactions for the overall well-being of human beings in society?

Seventh Competitors (all sections/rooms) Draw:
Do immigrants have as many rights as the rest of society does?
Does global warming makes the Arctic Sea ice melting or is it a conspiracy theory to make us believe to invest in alternative power sources? Both sides of the same coin are extemporaneous public speaking topics you could consider to try out anyway.
Does the world community really want to solve the Darfur Sudan problem even the states are now separated?

-- As a competitor, you will only see a grouping of three topics, from which you choose, and then you have half an hour to prepare your speech.
-- There may be up to 7 competitors run through each judging room, so there need to be 3 choices present for each of the 7, as the situation plays out. Some rooms may have fewer than 7, and, in that case, the proctor will stop off at the last competitor for that room, but continue on up to the 7th for any rooms having as many as 7 competitors scheduled.
-- The proctor will get a list of competitors who are to present in each room (either as part of the topic collection, or as a separate attachment to the same email). This allows for the proctor to record prep start times and predict presentation times for each competitor.
-- The First competitors for the round are shown the first grouping of 3 topics (highlight, control C key for copy, then cursor "plop" and control V key to paste them into the chat box).
-- The First competitors read them, chat back to the Proctor as to which each of them chooses, and the Proctor notes their start time, telling them they now have half and hour/30 minutes in which to prepare -- with their cameras on, in full view. The proctor should also note what time these should present, and then be able to watch them and the clock. At the end of the half hour, the Proctor sends this/these First competitor(s) on over to their judging room(s).
It really doesn't matter in what order the competitors draw, so long as they draw at the regular interval of 7 to 8 minutes, and prep for not more than half an hour. Some competitors will be dual registered, and due to present in another division. Ideally some will present in their other division before reporting to EX Draw/Prep, so the Proctor should take the competitors who show up first on through, and keep the process flowing as much as possible, since EX is the Speech Division that is most prone to over run the allotted time for the round, and delay the tournament.
-- Seven to eight minutes later, the Second competitors will draw and prep in the exact same fashion.
-- Seven to eight minutes later, the Third competitors will draw and prep in the exact same fashion.
-- Seven to eight minutes later, the Fourth competitors will draw and prep in the exact same fashion.
-- Seven to eight minutes later, the Fifth competitors will draw and prep in the exact same fashion.
-- Seven to eight minutes later, the Sixth competitors will draw and prep in the exact same fashion.
-- Seven to eight minutes later, the Seventh competitors will draw and prep in the exact same fashion.
-- At the appointed Draw time for Second Round (and all rounds thereafter) the Proctor and competitors will repeat the process from above.
-- This process will need to be continued throughout all the rounds that may be needed for the tournament.

Round Hints for EX (sample):
Rd. I Domestic
Rd. II International
Rd. III Domestic
Rd. IV International
Rd. V Domestic (as needed)

Sample Judging Ballots

Entry Price

One speech and parent is judging $60
Two speech and parent is judging $70
Novice LD and parent is judging $70
Open LD and parent is judging $70
Novice PF and parent is judging $60
Open PF and parent is judging $60

If you are opting out of judging, you will pay an additional $70.

Each person in a PF/Policy/Duo team would be responsible of providing their own judge, so one PF/Policy/Duo team would need to either provide two judges, both pay the judge fee, or one of each option.

Registration will not be complete until payment is received.
NOTE: We will charge set up fees if we have to create tabroom.com accounts for judges. It is recommended you do so on your own.

Schedule

Please note that all times are in EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST).

Proposed Schedule for PF
8:45AM — GSA Slack check-in
9:00AM — Pairings for Round 1; competitors and judges report to virtual rooms
9:15AM — Flip for Sides
9:30AM — Round 1 Start Time
11:00AM — Pairings for Round 2; competitors and judges report to virtual rooms
11:15AM — Flip for Sides
11:30AM — Round 2
1:00PM — Lunch
1:30PM — Pairings for Round 3
1:45PM — Flip for Sides 2:00PM — Round 3
3:30PM — Pairings for Round 4
3:45PM — Flip for Sides 4:00PM — Round 4
5:30PM — Pairings for Round 5
5:45PM — Flip for Sides 6:00PM — Round 5

Proposed Schedule for LD
8:45AM — GSA Slack check-in
9:00AM — Pairings for Round 1; competitors and judges report to virtual rooms
9:30AM — Round 1 Start Time
11:00AM — Pairings for Round 2; competitors and judges report to virtual rooms
11:30AM — Round 2
1:00PM — Lunch
1:30PM — Pairings for Round 3
2:00PM — Round 3
3:30PM — Pairings for Round 4
4:00PM — Round 4
5:30PM — Pairings for Round 5
6:00PM — Round 5

Speech Events Schedule
8:45AM --- EX Draw begins
9:00AM — Schedule for Round 1; competitors and judges report to virtual rooms
9:15AM — Round 1 Start Time
10:15 --- EX Draw begins for Round 2
10:45AM — Schedule for Round 2; competitors and judges report to virtual rooms
11:00AM — Round 2
12:30PM — Lunch
1:15 --- EX Draw begins for Round 3
1:30 PM — Schedule for Round 3
1:45PM — Round 3
3:00 --- EX Draw begins for Round 4
3:15PM — Schedule for Round 4
3:45PM — Round 4
4:45 --- EX Draw begins for Round 5
5:00 PM — Schedule for Round 5
5:15PM — Round 5 (as needed)

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: vrivasumana@tgsastaff.com
Nadia Budiman
Contact email: nbudiman@tgsastaff.com
Or info@tgsastaff.com

Registration Form

STUDENT INFORMATION

* Indicates required field

Student Name *

First

Last

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

Student Phone Number *

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 No but I will pay the additional $35 setup fee

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
You can only choose speech OR debate. Not both.
Got any questions? Please email nbudiman@tgsastaff.com, info@tgsastaff.com, vrivasumana@tgsastaff.com

JUDGE PROVISION

Are you supplying a judge? *

Judge Name *

Judge email (Must be linked to a tabroom account. Register first at tabroom.com before completing this sign up) *

Judge phone *

Does your judge have a Tabroom account? *

Yes No but I will create one before submitting registration No but I'll pay the additional $35 setup fee Not judging

Signing up a judge without having a Tabroom account will result in us charging you for the set up fee. You can do this easily on your own by going to tabroom.com. It takes less than a minute.

First time judging? Click here to learn how to do it! Or watch our Youtube playlist here.

Tournaments encourage judges to have a paradigm on their Tabroom account, which can be a few sentences on your preferences of debating styles, etc. See here for example. It doesn't need to be this long, but make sure to add something before you sign up. For example: "I am a parent, please speak clearly and slowly and avoid technical jargon".

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

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