Fremont Debate Academy May MS Invitational
2020 — US
Welcome! Here is some more information about rules, a form for equity complaints, and the schedule. Check our 'Room Video Call Links' and 'Live Blog Updates' for more!
Tournament Etiquette Tidbits:
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All debaters and the judge should mute themselves while not talking
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Heckles will NOT be allowed at this tournament to guarantee that all arguments can be heard.
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POIs will be allowed. When the speaker wishes to POI, they will unmute themselves and ask the question.
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All cameras must always be on.
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There won’t be prep time, but members can discuss with each other before the round officially begins. All teams can use any printed or written plans.
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To discuss with teammates during the round, use a group chat platform of your choice.
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No one is allowed to screenshot or record any debates - if we find you doing so, you will be disqualified (No exceptions!)
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Please leave your video call as soon as the round is over and feedback is given.
- Spectators are only allowed if all students are fine with it. Please bring it up in the beginning of the round if you are not comfortable with a spectator present.
Equity Complaint Form:
If you have any issues, please let us know here
Help line:
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Click this link if you have any issues/questions:
- Judge Helpline
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If your respective helpline doesn’t work, call this phone number: (408)-360-7446 (Drishti Gupta, Horner Lead); or (512)-905-6745 (Cindy Yu, Horner Lead)
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Only call those phone numbers if absolutely necessary.
Schedule
8:00-8:30AM Check In
8:40AM-9:15AM Announcements
9:30AM Round 1 Pairings
9:30AM-10:30AM Round 1
10:40 AM Round 2 Pairings
10:40AM-11:40AM Round 2
11:40AM-12:20PM Lunch
12:30PM Round 3 Pairings
12:30PM-1:30PM Round 3
1:45PM-2:15PM Awards
2:30PM Semi Finals Pairings
2:30PM-3:30PM Semi Finals
3:45PM Finals Pairings
3:45-4:45PM Finals