SCASD Big Questions Invitational
2020 — Online, PA/US
Welcome to the 2020 SCASD Big Questions Invitational!
Schedule
Saturday Oct. 24
9:00 - 9:15 AM Opening ceremony
9:30 - 10:30 AM Round 1
10:30 - 11:30 AM Round 2
11:30 - 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 PM Round 3
2:30 - 3:30 PM Round 4
Sunday Oct. 25
9:00 - 10:00 AM Round 5 (Semis)
10:30 - 11:30 AM Round 6 (Finals)
12:30 - 1:00 PM Closing Ceremony
Resolution and Rules
We will be following NSDA Big Questions rules which you can find here
All rounds will use the 2020-21 Big Questions Resolution: "Resolved: Mathematics was discovered, not invented."
Spectators
Check this document for links to the break rounds (on Sunday)
Help
Judges: Contact Mabel Tong (mst13@scasd.org) and Allison Mi (ajm43@scasd.org)
Competitors: Contact Keya Ahrestani (kxa18@scasd.org) and Oz Gitelson (oag11@scasd.org)
Meme Contest
Email Jackie Li (jal24@scasd.org) with meme contest submissions. Submissions are due 9PM on Saturday. Late submissions will not be considered. The winner will receive an Amazon gift card!
Raffle
We will be having a raffle during our closing ceremony, with prizes of Amazon gift cards! Be sure to attend the closing ceremony for a chance to win.
Tabroom
Contact Tabroom by emailing kek16@scasd.org, drc20@scasd.org, and vxz14@scasd.org. This is for staff and judges only.
FAQ
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Nope, you can dress casually! Just remember that this is a SCASD event, so please follow the SCASD dress code.
Q: What should I do if my judge doesn't show up?
A: If your judge doesn't show up within 10 minutes of the start time, please email kek16@scasd.org, vxz14@scasd.org, and drc20@scasd.org and we will find you a new judge.
Q: Where can I find my round pairings?
A: Pairings will be (1) emailed, (2) texted to your phone number associated with your Tabroom account, (3) available on this website (click on "Pairings" at the top of this page). Pairings will be released approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of a round (although this is subject to change depending on special circumstances).
Q: Can I spectate rounds?
A: You may only spectate break rounds on Sunday. You can find the link to each debate room in the document above.
Q: When will results be posted?
A: Prelim records will be made public Saturday night. We will release full results and ballots as soon as possible following the end of the tournament.