Sunnyvale High School

Rowdy's Hats Off Tournament

Speech & Debate: UIL

October 4, 2024

Physical and Mailing Address: 222 N. Collins Rd Sunnyvale, TX 75182

School:972-203-4600 Email: Ryan.stokes@sunnyvaleisd.com

Dear Debate Coaches:

We invite you to join us in a spirited debate competition at the 1st annual Rowdy's Hats Off Tournament. We will host an organized tournament for novice and experienced competitors to hone their skills.

EVENTS: The following events will be offered

• CX Varsity

• CX Novice

• Congress (TFA Docket)

• LD Varsity (Fall UIL)

• LD Novice (Fall UIL)

*All competitors will compete in a single division with awards for both novice and experienced competitors.

REGISTRATION: Any questions about registration may be directed to Ryan Stokes at Ryan.stokes@sunnyvaleisd.com

JUDGING: We ask that you provide a judge for every event in which your school is entered. If you cannot provide a judge then please let us know by Friday, September 27th so that we may secure a replacement. The charge for the replacement judge will be as follows:

• Debate/Speech ($150)

• For debate, you must have 1 judge for every 4 LD contestants or 2 CX teams, or part thereof and 1 judge for every 6 Congress entries. Judging fees are $150/judge if you do not provide a judge; however, we prefer judges over fees. AT MINIMUM, speech/debate team coaches MUST serve as judges.

ENTRY FEES:

CX Entries:$25 per team

LD Entries:$15

Congress: $15

ENTRIES: Each school can enter unlimited entries in each event. If you need to add or delete a contestant’s name from your roster, please do so by editing your entries in TABROOM.

MEDALS: As a unique spin on this early tournament, instead of medals, placing contestants will receive miniature hats. With their placing designated on the hat. Top speaker in each event will receive a top speaker hat. The top team sweepstakes award will be a large Corsair style hat in honor of our mascot Rowdy the Raider.

CONCESSIONS: Concessions offered. Local restaurants are a short drive down Collins to Hwy 80. Coaches’ hospitality provided.

PARKING: Parking is available in the student parking lot connected to the high school.

Thank you and Good Luck!

Ryan Stokes, Speech and Debate Ryan.stokes@sunnyvaleisd.com

Please mail payment to:

Sunnyvale High School

c/o Ryan Stokes

222 N. Collins Rd

Sunnyvale, Tx 75182