***In-tournament Updates: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r9VKrPqOs8GDUBkldiLtEJsQj7KWVY-Sji3enyqBfy0/

***General Meeting/ Awards/ Tabroom/ Assistance Zoom link: https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/95585374157?pwd=UEhaaEcvdmp3dXBwaGNkNmVKTGJ0QT09

Dear Colleagues:

The La Crosse Central Debate Team is excited to invite you and your students to (virtually) “Debate Under the Bluffs” at the Jim Sauer Invitational Tournament “at” La Crosse Central on Saturday, October 7^th, 2023. In order to provide opportunities for teams far afield,, competition will be held virtually using Tabroom.com and the NSDA Campus platform.

We wish we could see you in person, but we’re excited to see you however we can!

Sincerely,

Ben Hamburger, Debate Coach

La Crosse Central High School

Evalynn Russell-Miller, Assistant Debate Coach

The Jim Sauer Invitational at La Crosse Central!

Registration: Please enter using Tabroom.com. Registration is due and fees are finalized at 11:55pm on Wednesday, October 4^th. All students must have linked Tabroom.com accounts.

Divisions: We will offer both beginner and varsity divisions of CX, LD, and PF, depending on demand.

Open and Novice Policy Debate: 3 rounds, 8/3/5, 10 minutes of prep. WDCA novice packet and rules are in effect for novice division. 2023 topic: “Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase fiscal redistribution in the United States by adopting a federal jobs guarantee, expanding Social Security, and/or providing a basic income.” $30 per team, 1 judge per 2 teams or fraction thereof.

JV and Open Lincoln-Douglas Debate: 5 prelim rounds, 6-3-7-3-4-6-3, 4 minutes of prep. Sept/Oct 2023 topic: “Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee the right to housing.” $20 entry per debater, 1 judge per 2 teams or fraction thereof.

JV and Open Public Forum Debate: 5 prelim rounds, 4-3-4-3-3-3-2, 4 minutes of prep. Sept/Oct 2023 topic: “Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its military presence in the Arctic.” $30 per team, 1 judge per 2 teams or fraction thereof.

· “Novice” is defined as first year debating in any high school division. “JV” is defined as first or second year debating in any high school division.