Independence Middle School Forensics and Debate Invitational

Indpendence School District

201 N. Forest Ave

Independence, MO 64057

Dear Coach:

Independence Middle Schools cordially invite you to our Forensics and Debate Tournament held March 8th-12th, 2021.

We will host Humorous Interp, Dramatic Interp, Duo Interp, Storytelling, Original Oratory, Impromptu, Prose, Poetry, Public Forum Debate (Novice and Experienced).

***Impromptu quotes can be found here. The tournament will depend on the individual coaches to uphold the integrity of the event. Choice, prep, and presentation will be shown in the video submission.

***Duo competitors will be permitted to submit recordings as either Split-Screen or Same-Screen depending on ability and comfort.

Students will be allowed to enter 2 IE’s (Including Duo)

Small Schools should provide 1 judge, Large Schools should provide 2 judges.

**Entries will be limited if we cannot provide enough judges.

Entries will cost $3 for IE’s and $6 for partnered events.

Award certificates for IEs will be awarded to 1st through 8th place. In debate, we will award certificates to the top eight teams/competitors. We will also award sweepstakes placings 1st-3rd. Please see the rules for more details.

Our entry deadline is Sunday, March 7th, by 11:55 PM. Asynchronous uploads are due at the same time. Please submit your entries on the Tabroom site. We will accept 5 entries in each event.

Sincerely yours,

Christina Eddleman, Bingham Middle School Head Coach

Shelby Bessette, Bingham Middle School Assistant Coach

Melanie Moehlman, Pioneer Ridge Middle School Head Coach

Lynnae Anderson, Pioneer Ridge Middle School Assistant Coach

Karen Moddrell, Nowlin Middle School Head Coach