The Maranacook Community High School Speech and Debate Team is pleased to invite you to an ALL Events Tournament – Speech, Debate and Congressional Debate.
****IF YOUR TEAM BRINGS BAGS OF CANNED GOODS, I WILL DISCOUNT YOUR REGISTRATION FEES BY $10.****
REGISTRATIONS TO: www.tabroom.com
Any questions, please contact Amy Trunnell, Tournament Director:
[email protected]
Cell phone 685-9202
Home phone 685-3266
Registration
Deadlines
Registration must be made by 6:00 p.m. Thursday November 12 through www.tabroom.com.
Drops and changes will be accepted until Friday November 13 at 5:00 p.m. Invoices will be prepared at that time. No late adds will be accepted. Saturday drops at registration will be assessed an additional charge of $10.
CALL SATURDAY MORNING EN ROUTE TO THE MFA HOTLINE (370-4632) to confirm your team attendance and judge attendance to avoid the $10 penalty.
Registration Fees
$7.00 per entry (New schools $3.50); Teams (Duo and PF) are two entries ($14); Ens is $21 (max); Entry fees will be capped per MFA guidelines.
Judge Requirements
Fractional entries round up (i.e., three LD entries = 2 judges).
3rd, 5th and 7th judge must be neutral for Speech, LD, PF
- LD: one judge for every 2 LD entries
- PF: one judge for every 2 teams
- Speech or Congressional Debate: one judge for every 5 entries
Fees for purchasing judges will be $60 per judge.
There will be a limited number of extra judges available and you must clear your request by Tuesday, November 10 by emailing me.
Please help the meet run smoothly and fairly by supplying your required judges, including unaffiliated in accordance with MFA rules, and by providing them with training in the category they are committed to.
Remember a parent cannot judge the category in which their child is competing.
Judges are expected to be available for ALL rounds of competition. Fines will be assessed for judges departing early unless cleared through TAB.
Timers
Please try to have judges bring some sort of timer/stopwatch. There are very few timers available for those who need them.
Food
Breakfast items, lunch and snacks will be on sale for students in the cafeteria. If students do not want to purchase food, they should bring lunch and snacks. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided for coaches and judges. Students should not leave the school.
Events
- LD: NOV/DEC resolution, 3 levels, if numbers allow
- PF: NOV resolution, 2 levels, if numbers allow
- Congressional Debate: Senate/House, as needed
- Speech: All Categories
***IMPORTANT COMPETITION CHANGE FOR DEBATE***
In an effort to “trial run” the state tournament format in advance, we will be running a 5 round debate tournament. All competitors are guaranteed 3 rounds. We will break to semi-finals and finals for rounds 4 and 5. The software can support this approach and we have a great TAB staff. I DO NOT EXPECT THIS TO ADD TIME TO THE TOURNAMENT.
Awards
Sweeps for Speech and Debate (LD, PF and Congressional): First three places
Individual awards for first through third in each category, honorable mentioned as determined by TAB.
Note that ties in record will be broken according to MFA guidelines.
Tabulation of awards follows standards adopted by MFA.
Schedule
8:15-8:30 Registration (get here early, please)
8:40 Judges meeting in Judges’ Lounge
8:45 Student meeting in Cafeteria
9:00 Rounds will begin following briefings; 4 rounds.
Awards at 4:30
Directions
Directions online: 2250 Millard Harrison Drive, Readfield, ME 04355.
We are located approximately 1 1/4 hours from Portland or 3/4 hour from Lewiston or 1 1/2 hours from Bangor. Please plan accordingly to arrive on time.
We look forward to having you all at our school.
Amy Trunnell, Coach
685-9202 – cell phone