MARCH 4TH UPDATE:

 

We''re at capacity in almost all events, but it's the height of cold & flu season so we may see some drops over the next couple days. I've activated the wait list for all events that are full so we can add additional entries in the event of drops when possible. The system is set up so you'll be assessed an entry fee once  the entry is accepted off the wait list, and then it'll count towards your judge obligation. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at yatesh.singh@gmail.com.

 

Thanks!

yatesh

 

 

 

 

Original Message:

 

Dear Fellow Speech Coaches!

 

We would like to invite you to the annual Lakeville North Speech Tournament at Lakeville North High School on Saturday, March 7, 2015.   

 

We will be hosting all 13 MSHSL events, honoring both MSHSL and NSDA rules, and Impromptu (info on this event can be found in Files for download section). We will again offer three preliminary rounds of competition, breaking to semifinals in all events. Our tournament is once again a NIETOC bid tournament at the semifinal level for DI, Duo, HI, and OO.

 

One significant change we're excited to offer this year is Extemp Speaking will be split into two divisions: Domestic and International. In light of NSDA National Qualifiers being held the following weekend and the popularity of this event in previous years at our tournament, offering two divisions would provide more students the opportunity to reach elimination rounds and thus more opportunities to speak. Students may not enter in both divisions due to time constraints.

 

We do allow double- and triple-entering, but in order to keep the tournament on schedule, there are a couple limits: Students in draw events (DX, ER, IX, ST) are welcome to register to compete in one non-draw events as well, but they cannot compete in a second draw event or two non-draw events. Students competing in Discussion are welcome to enter in one additional non-draw event. Because Impromptu is an in-room draw event with a running clock, we consider it a non-draw event for DE/TE purposes so students in other draw events and Discussion are welcome register for it.

 

Due to space constraints and our ambitious schedule, we have set caps on entries per event, but we'll be monitoring registration closely and making adjustments as needed to facilitate more entries in events when possible. If an event reaches capacity, let us know, and we'll see if more space can be found.

 

Extemp round themes and discussion tasks will be released at the tournament. If you have any questions, please email us at lnhs.speech@gmail.com.

 

We hope to see you on the 7th!

 

Jenn Baese and Yatesh Singh

Head Coaches, Lakeville North Speech

 

 

UPDATES - March 2nd:

 

1) We're pretty much at capacity in CX, DI, Duo, GS, HI, IN, OO, PO, and PR, but we do have space in the limited prep events and DS.

 

2) We'll close registration to new entries Wednesday and that's when fees lock in.

 

3) If your judges have any conflicts, please include those in the notes section when registering, and I'll make sure to get entered into the system. Also, even if you don't have all your judges' names finalized yet, please add judge slots now so we can gauge how many hired judges will be needed. Thanks!

(vr)