Fremont Debate Academy Summer Camp Invitational
2020 — Fremont, US
Check in form will be released at 9:00 sharp. Make sure to fill it out before 9:30 or you will be dropped
Welcome! Here is some more information about rules, a form for equity complaints, and the schedule.
Topics:
Novice Topic: The USFG should raise the federal minimum wage.
Intermediate Topic: The US should implement a sugary drinks tax
Advanced Topics:
Round 1:President Bolsonaro should be impeached
Round 2:Supreme Court Justices should Not have Lifetime Appointments
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. The only exception is the Advanced division
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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 such as hangouts.
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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.
- Remember that you are not allowed to search up information during the round. You can only use pre-prepped material (either on a doc or on paper). Anyone found violating this rule will be disqualified.
- Arrive to every round on time. Remember that if you are late, everyone is at a disadvantage!
- Test your microphone before every round
Equity Complaint Form:
https://forms.gle/xRV3seuPFzhQ47HDA
Help line: Click this link if you have any issues/questions: Competitor Helpline Link: https://tinyurl.com/yb826o94
Schedule
9:00 - 9:30 -------------- Check In - Form will be released at 9:00 AM via email, on here, and on google classroom
9:40 -------------------- Pairings 1st Round released
9:45 - 10:45 ------------ 1st Round
11:00 -------------Pairings 2nd Round released
11:05 -12:05 ---------Second Round
12:35 - 1:05 ------------Awards Ceremony, Finals Competitors Released (https://youtu.be/8jRMPRVt6q0)
1:05 - 1:45 --------------Lunch Break
1:45 --------------------All Finals Competitors report to the Finals Debate meeting
2:05 - 3:05 ------------Finals + Closing statements (Advanced final: https://youtu.be/Y4Rwt-X163s)