2022 COVID PROTOCOLS

The tournament will take place IN-PERSON on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus Christi, TX. This will be a ONE DAY tournament.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY REGISTERING FOR THIS TOURNAMENT YOU AND YOUR SCHOOL ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS FOR THIS IN PERSON TOURNAMENT. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE TOURNAMENT!

1.     Masks – Competitors and sponsors are ENCOURAGED to wear masks when not competing.

2.     Social Distancing – Every effort will be made to provide adequate social distancing for schools. We will do our best to section off areas of the cafeteria for schools. If space allows we can provide individual classrooms for schools to gather in. It is expected of schools to stay in their designated areas when not competing.

3.     Schools should not bring students who have exhibited COVID symptoms or who have tested positive for COVID within 7 days of the tournament.

4.     Although not required by TEA, if a student does contract COVID after the tournament, the school should contact Laurel Brashears (CC VMHS Coach) so that appropriate contact tracing can be performed.

5.     Meals – We will be having a concession stand available throughout the day. Coaches/sponsors should expect to acquire meals from restaurants in the campus vicinity. A hospitality room will be provided for coaches and judges only. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.

6.     There must be a school-approved chaperone with students at all times.

7.     Cross-Entries – CX Debaters can cross enter in Extemp events only.

8.  Debate Topics - LD & CX will be using the NSDA Topic for December Congress will be using the Fall TFA Docket. Prelims will use odds & Finals will use evens.

Your school must have an adult sponsor/judge to be available at all times for all tournament times/rounds to judge and provide support for the tournament if/when needed.

We are excited about hosting our Texas Forensic Association/NIETOC Individual Qualifying Tournament. We look forward to providing a safe and exciting educational experience for all those involved!

Sincerely,

Laurel Brashears

Veterans Memorial HS

Theatre Director/Speech and Debate Sponsor