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The 23rd Annual Dolores Korfhage Hilke Memorial Speech Invitational
 
Thanks to the generosity of the family of the late Dolores Korfhage Hilke, a former South St. Paul speech great, South St. Paul is again extending this invitation to our tournament, which will be held March 14.  You will note that the format of our tournament, site-scheduled, with three rounds and no finals, is especially congenial to small and mid-size teams, while still offering you and your students a rewarding, competitive experience.
 
Saturday, March 14, 2015
South St. Paul High School
 
700 No. 2nd St., So. St. Paul, MN 55075
Work phone (651) 552-2998
Cell phone (651) 900-3797
E-mail:  cmcdonald@sspps.org 
 
 
REGISTRATION: We are again using www.speechwire.com for registration and scheduling. Our school can accommodate approximately 600-650 competitors—so please register by 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 10.  After that date we will accommodate registrations only as space permits.  
 
ENTRY LIMITS:   Since our goal is to provide a rewarding tournament for small and mid-size teams, registration is limited to no more than 56 entries per team for the 13 MSHSL events.  If you have more than 56 entries, you may enter two separate teams; your regular team and perhaps another smaller team with the name of your school mascot.  We will allow double entries.  Also, we will again offer students the opportunity to try a 14th category, IMPROMPTU. Please check the General Information section for details on this fun event.  Entries in Impromptu do not count against the team entry limit!  No triple entries allowed!
 
IMPROMPTU: All schools registering students in impromptu are encouraged to check out the details under General Information and some sample topics from past years. The material is there specifically to provide students a chance to practice this new and fun event prior to the competition.
 
 
 
FEE: $6.50 per student.  Each duo event counts as one student for purposes of assessing fees and judging obligations.  Your fees are based on your registration as of March 10.  There will be no refunds for drops after that time. If you choose to mail your check, please send it to South St Paul High School, attn: Ceil McDonald, 700 N 2nd St., South St Paul, MN 55075.
 
JUDGES: Bring one judge for each six competitors or fraction thereof.  Because our goal is to provide a quality experience for both competitors and judges, we work hard to keep sections, as much as possible, to six and at most seven contestants. Therefore, your judge obligation is based on your March 10 registration and will NOT be affected by drops. 
 
AWARDS: Trophies will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each event; with our beautiful rosette ribbons awarded through 8th place.  Team trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place schools.
 
SCHEDULE: Our tournament is site-scheduled.  Registration is from 7:30-8:15.  It is essential that your team be present and registered by 8:15.  Once we begin computer scheduling, no teams or students can be added.  Speechwire registration will remain open until 8:15, so please update your team information either before you leave school Saturday morning or from the bus on your way.  If you experience a technical glitch, feel free to call us at 651-900-3797 to update your registration.  This is especially crucial if you think you might arrive late. The information we receive before you arrive will make registration much quicker and simpler!
 
Note that the staggered schedule allows any competitor, regardless of event, to compete in Impromptu, even students in Discussion!  
 
Please note that Impromptu will begin 15 minutes after the other events.  
 
Round 1 Draw…………………………………...…8:45
Round 1 (All events, but Impromptu.....9:15
Impromptu………………..….9:30
Round 2 Draw…………………………………....10:15
Round 2 (All events, but Impromptu....10:45
Impromptu………………..…11:00
Round 3 Draw………………………………..…..11:45
Round 3 (All events, but Impromptu...12:15
Impromptu………………….12:30
Awards…………………………………………..…2:15
 
 
FOOD: There will be the usual array of tournament food available for purchase at the concessions stand.  Students may, of course, bring their own lunches.  Coffee, cider, rolls and a light lunch will be available in the lounge for coaches and judges.  Those of you who have attended our tournament in the past are well aware that we take pride in serving a quality spread!

Manager contact information

Ceil McDonald
Email address: cmcdonald@sspps.org
Phone number: 651-900-3797 (cell)

Mailing address

SSP Secondary School, attn: Ceil McDonald
700 N. 2nd Street
South St Paul, MN 55106

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