NYPDL November California Invitational

2024 — Atherton, CA/US

Live Doc can be found here. It will have all information and campus map on it.

Location and Fees

The tournament will be at Menlo Atherton

Address: 555 Middlefield Rd, Atherton, CA 94027

Fees: The fees will be $15 per team, or $7.50 per debater. If that is a barrier to your school attending, please reach out to us atnyparli@gmail.com and we will gladly waive your fees. See the 'Payment information' tab for specific information regarding payments.

Rules

This tournament will be held in the format established by the American Parliamentary Debate Association (APDA). We will release three resolutions 15 minutes prior to the start of each round. Internet usage, theory arguments and 'Ks' will not be permitted. The resolution and side will be determined by coin toss. For more information about the NYPDL style, feel free to consult our rulebook or coaches briefing.

Schedule

Saturday
8:00 - 8:15: Check-in
8:15 - 9:00: Judge Training / Judge Equity / Debater Equity
9:00 - 9:10: General assembly (required)
9:15 - 11:00 Round 1
11:00 - 12:45: Round 2
12:45 - 1:45 Lunch
1:45 - 3:30 Round 3
3:30 - 5:15 Round 4
5:15 - 7:00 Round 5
7:00 - 7:30 Award Ceremony

Sunday
8:00 - 8:30: Check-In and GA
8:30 - 10:15 Varsity Octofinals / Novice Quarterfinals
10:15 - 12:00: Varsity Quarterfinals / Novice Semifinals
12:00 - 12:15: Break
12:15 - 2:00: Varsity Semifinals / Novice Finals
2:00 - 3:45 Varsity Finals