Dear Coach,

Randolph Middle School Classic 2015


507 Millbrook Avenue
 Randolph, NJ
 07869

We would like to invite your team to compete at the annual 2015 Randolph Middle School Classic forensics tournament at Randolph Middle School on Friday, May 15th, 2015! Students may enter in up to two of the following three speech events: Prose/ Poetry, Impromptu/Improv., and Original Oratory/Declamation. We are also offering Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum debate. Students may choose EITHER one or two speech events OR one debate event. All students in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate.

REGISTRATION: Please register via www.tabroom.com. If you are unfamiliar with the site or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact vmlenak@rtnj.org or aaron.bennett411@gmail.com.

The deadline for registration is Wednesday, May 13th. All entries registered after that date will be charged a $5 late fee. Drops from the tournament after that date will also incur a $5 drop fee.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Due to the number of entries expected in Prose/Poetry and Improv, we are planning on running semi-final rounds in both of those events. Time-permitting, the tournament will run as follows:


3:00- Check-in and last minute registration 4:00- Round One (all events)

4:50- Round Two (all events)

5:40- Round Three (all events)





6:30- Dinner break

7:00- Semi-Finals in Improv. and Prose/Poetry; Round Four (all debate events)
 8:00- Final Rounds for all events (the six competitors receiving the best ranks 


in the first three rounds will compete for 1st-6th in one room)

9:30- Awards (1st-3rd will receive a trophy; 4th-6th will receive a medal; )

JUDGES: All judges will be provided. Each judge has experience competing in forensics at the high school level.

FEES: Fees must be paid in the form of cash or a check (payable to Randolph High School Forensics Parent Booster Association).

Processing Fee: $15 per school
 Entry Fee: $10 per entry

FOOD: Each competitor will receive a meal ticket redeemable for one slice of pizza and one water bottle. Additional slices, as well as other snacks and beverages, will be available for purchase.

DEBATE: If you have any questions regarding format and the topic, reach out to our debate coordinator Harry Kern at harrykern78@gmail.com.

We hope to see you and your team on Friday, May 15th!

Sincerely, 

Nina Mlenak

Randolph Middle School Forensics Coach
 Telephone: 973-366-8700 ext. 5108

Email: vmlenak@rtnj.org

THE EVENTS:
Prose/Poetry (7-10 minutes with a 30 second grace period):

A presentation consisting of an expressive reading from a selection of literature such as a short story, a cutting from a novel, or a non-fiction selection, OR a poem or a collection of poems. A manuscript in a small black binder is allowed to refer to during the performance. The presentation must include a short, original introduction to give background and insight to your piece. No props, costumes or visual aids.

Impromptu/Improv. (7 minutes with a 30 second grace period):

This event is an improvisational event with no preparation prior to the tournament. Rules of this event will vary slightly from tournament to tournament. Basically, the student will select three topics from an envelope and then choose his/her favorite from those three. Then, the student may split their time however they please between preparation time and performance time (the most common way to split is four minutes prepping and three minutes performing). The presentation should adhere to the topic as much as possible and have a clear, satisfying conclusion at the end. Notes are not permitted during the performance.

Original Oratory/Declamation (7-10 minutes with a 30 second grace period):
A presentation consisting of a memorized original speech on a topic of choice. It must

be original. Notes are not permitted. Limited movement is suggested. OR

A presentation of a memorized oral interpretation of a previously given speech. Original works should not be used, and notes during the performance are not permitted. The presentation must include a short, original introduction to give background and insight to your piece. Limited movement is suggested.