TCFL Spring Debate Open

2021 — NSDA Campus, CA/US

Fees: TCFL Dues if this is your first TCFL Tournament of the season.   Make checks payable to Tri-County Forensic league.

 

Assembly room link https://zoom.us/j/2307052097

Parli Prep Room  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84471896471?pwd=NUZvUnpBYVdyS0RXNHhxM2ZFRldRdz09

Password, if needed (123)

General judging video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdGvHV0uG7w&feature=youtu.be

LD Judging Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmnyivOKymY&feature=youtu.be

Parli Judging Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpnaczZ7jMo&feature=youtu.be

Public Forum Judging Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odAVbLrTCMc&feature=youtu.be

 

For students who haven't competed on Tabroom/NSDA campus https://youtu.be/lvjM073sH0E

 

Tentative Schedule 

8:00 - 8:30 Registration (coaches, judges, & Students with issues meet in Assembly room)

8:30 - 9:30 Judge Orientation

9:30 - 11:30 Rd I

11:30 - 1:30 Rd II

1:30 - 2:00 Lunch Break

2:00 - 4:00 Rd III (Hi-Low Power Match)

Awards to follow immediately after last round!

Debate Topics:

Policy topic:
"Resolved: The United States federal government should enact substantial criminal justice reform in the United States in one or more of the following: forensic science, policing, sentencing."

Jan./Feb. LD topic: 
"Resolved: States ought to ban lethal autonomous weapons."
Jan. Public Forum Debate Topic: 
"Resolved: The National Security Agency should end its surveillance of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents."
 
Parli topics displayed 20 minutes before round.

Judges: Each school is obligated to provide one qualified judge per every 2 Policy, Parli, & Pofo teams,* and one qualified judge per every 4 LD entries.* If your judging quota is not met, your entries may be dropped. Judges should have pens, flow pads, and stopwatches.

* or fraction thereof

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, January 12, 2021, by 11:55pm. Register at Tabroom.com. E-mail Jerome Robinson at jrobinson9812@att.net for any questions. Entries will only be accepted by coaches on contact sheet.  PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR SCHOOL LISTED ON THE ENTRIES PAGE, YOU'RE NOT ENTERED.

Because of the differences that exist in human perception, a subjective quality is present in the scoring of Speech and Debate rounds. Even with rules and evaluation criteria for guidance,  judges will not evaluate the same performance in an identical manner. While we do everything possible to maintain consistency in scoring, winning results are not guaranteed.
 
Upon entering, you agree to the following
In consideration for my participation in events sponsored or run by TCFL, I hereby expressly and irrevocably grant TCFL and its assigns, successors, licensees, affiliates, and designees (collectively the “Association”) the irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide right, license, and permission to use my name, image, likeness, voice, appearance, biographical information, statements, performance, and/or testimonials (collectively, the “Appearance”) in all forms and media including composite or modified representations for all purposes, including advertising, promotion, trade, or any commercial or non-commercial purpose throughout the world in perpetuity.  The foregoing right and license extends to my Appearance in any video or audio recordings, photos, and any other media, how known or later developed, that are created in connection with any Association events and/or activities in which I participate, whether in person or virtually.  I waive the right to inspect or approve versions of my Appearance used for publication or the written copy that may be used in connection with the Appearance or such publication.
Contacts
Robert Lebeda
General Info
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Circuits
TCFL – Tri-County Forensics League Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 PDT
Tournament Dates Jan 16 to Jan 17 2021
Registration Opens Fri Dec 4 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes Sat Jan 16 at 11:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Jan 14 at 10:00 AM
Judge Information Due Thu Jan 14 at 11:55 PM
Drop online until Wed Jan 13 at 11:55 PM
Change fees apply after Sat Jan 16 at 12:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.