SPAR

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SPAR OPEN

21 November 2020

DEADLINE

18 Nov 2020
NO REFUNDS

ELIGIBILITY

Middle school students

PLATFORM

Online through
TBD

Information

Welcome to the first ever Middle School Spar Open. We are so excited to host you for this fun debate experience!

Spar Debate Rules:
1 on 1 debate

FORMAT:
Prep for both sides - 5 minutes

Aff 2 minute - framework and case
Neg 2 minute - case and begin response

CROSS - switch on questions - 2 minutes

Aff 3 minute - rebuttal, protect case - extend
Neg 3 minute - finish rebuttal, protect case - extend

Mandatory prep - 1 minute

Aff 1 minute - final focus
Neg 1 minute -final focus

Entry Price

Competing in SPAR and parent is judging $57
Competing in SPAR and parent is NOT judging $127

Registration will not be complete until payment is received.

Schedule

Schedule (PST):
Round 1: 9:00- 9:45
Round 2: 10:15- 11:00
Round 3: 11:30-12:15
Lunch Break
Round 4: 1:15- 2:00
Semifinals: 2:30- 3:15
Finals: 3:45- 4:30

Drop Fee

All changes or drops after the deadilne will cost you the entry fee plus any fines the tournament incurs.

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
Before you sign up, please make sure the student has a Tabroom account with his/her own email address (do not use the parent's). Go to tabroom.com/user/login/new_user.mhtml to create the account. The student must remember the login information at all times as several platforms use the same account.

* Indicates required field

Student Name *

First

Last

Student Phone Number *

Student Email *

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 only parent email included when we send the logistics details, so please list it down carefully.

Parent Name *

First

Last

Parent Email *

Parent Phone Number *

EVENT SELECTION

Choose your event *

SPAR

JUDGE PROVISION
Parents can choose to be one of the judges for the tournament or not. If you are judging, you will pay $70 less. However, you will need to be available for the whole tournament day and make sure to do your own training using the resources below. Don't forget to create a tabroom.com account as well or we can't enter you.

Are you supplying a judge? *

Judge Name *

Judge email *

Judge phone *

Does the judge have a Tabroom account? *

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

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

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: info@tgsastaff.com

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

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SPAR OPEN ​