Kiefer's Memorial

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Keifer’s Memorial Open Debate Tournament

Friday and Saturday 2/6-7

Westlake High School

99 N. 200 W.

Saratoga Springs, UT 84045

Coach Bird’s Cell Phone: (801) 636-6948 • Coach Bird’s E-mail: jordanmbird@alpinedistrict.org

*Please contact Jordan Bird anytime for questions

Westlake High School, WHS Debate Team and coaches are honored to host the Eighth Annual Kiefer’s Memorial Open Debate Tournament at Westlake High School Friday and Saturday, February 6-7th 2015. The entire communities of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Lehi have come together to prepare a unique, event-filled tournament complete with the four Fs. Fun, Food, Friends and Frolic …. OOPS, we mean Forensics. FUN, FOOD, FRIENDS and FORENSICS! The tournament is named in honor of a former Lehi High School Debate Team President who was killed in a tragic car accident. Kiefer Sandoval was a very talented debater who won the Open Public Forum Division as well as taking top honors in the Dramatic Interpretation Event at the extremely competitive Sun Country Forensics Institute Debate Tournament at Dixie College in 2007. Kiefer was about the most thoughtful and tenderhearted young man that you would have ever been likely to meet. Losing Kiefer and his limitless potential has profoundly affected all who knew him and this tournament should serve as a reminder to all in the Utah Forensics Community of how lucky we are to compete with and to work with each other. Because Kiefer was frequently ‘Neg on the Status Quo’, we will be offering many unique events, cool and desirable awards, and exotic and energetic entertainment. As always, everyone will be very well fed. Please consider joining us.

Events

All events are open. Debate will be 3 Rounds on Friday, IEs will be 2 Panels 3 Rounds Each on Saturday.

Double Entry

Some events do not allow for double entry due to time constraints. For all other events A few elite, varsity type debaters from each school may be allowed to double or triple enter. We do not have room to do this for more than a few of the best debaters from each school. The tournament will not wait or pause for slow debaters who have multiple entries.

Friday Debate Events:

Public Forum - Lincoln Douglas - Congress - Policy

Saturday Individual Entry Events:

Panel A Events

Table Talk (No Double Entry)

Impromptu, Visual Impromptu

Declamation, DI/HI, Prose/Poetry,

Character Spar

Panel B Events

Mixed Impromptu, Character Impromptu

Duo, Oratory, Motivational Speaking, Original Rap

Spar

The use of electronic devices will be allowed in all applicable events. There is no guarantee of Internet access.

The Guest Wifi password is - ILuvAlp1ne

Event Definitions:

Panel A

1. Table Talk: 8 Person Event. Participants are seated in order from 1st to 8th speaker. There are 8 topics on a sheet of paper given to the judge. The Judge will read the 1st Topic and the 1st speaker will give a 1 minute speech, with each speaker giving a 1 minute speech in order. For each topic debaters are ranked 1st-8th, with overall rankings being given at the end of the round.

   1. Example - 1st Topic is read by the Judge then the 1st Speaker gives a 1 minute speech. 2nd speaker gives a 1 minute speech. All the way through eighth. The judge ranks each speaker 1st-8th.

   2. 2nd Topic is read by the Judge and the 2nd position gives the first speech. Then the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and finally the debater in 1st position. The judge ranks them 1st - 8th.

   3. We now do the same thing with the 3rd topic, starting with the 3rd speaker, then 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 1st, 2nd...

   4. And again.

2. Impromptu: 7 minutes to prepare and give an improvised speech. Recommended split is 2 min prep, 5  min speech.

3. Visual Impromptu: Students will have 7 minutes to prepare and give an improvised speech. Instead of the traditional 3 topics given, Students will receive a picture or cartoon to present their speech on.

4. Declamation: 7-10 minute memorized speech previously given by another person (ie a famous person’s speech or a monologue from a film or play).

5. DI: Up to 10 minute dramatic interpretation of a published work.

6. HI: Up to 10 minute humorous interpretation of a published work.

7. Prose-Poetry: Up to 10 minute reading(s) of prose/poetry combined to fit a theme chosen by the presenter

8. Character Spar: 1 minute prep, 2 minute constructive, 3 minute clash, 1 minute rebuttal; topics will vary per round and will be light, heavy and ludicrous; flip for sides.

   1. Each debater will have 3 characters to choose from and will present their arguments in character.

   2. Judging will be based on character performance as well as traditional spar criteria.

Panel B

1. Mixed Impromptu: 7 minutes to prepare and give an improvised speech; topics will vary per round and may be light or heavy.

   1. With Mixed Impromptu Debaters are expected to give their speech off of 2 of the 3 topics instead of 1 topic.

2. Character Impromptu: 7 minutes to prepare and give an improvised speech. Recommended split is 2 min prep, 5  min speech.

   1. Each debater will have 3 characters to choose from and will present their arguments in character.

   2. Judging will be based on character performance as well as traditional impromptu criteria.

3. Duo: Up to 10 minute dramatic or humorous interpretation of a published work for two people.

4. Oratory: 7-10 minute memorized student written speech

5. Motivational/Inspirational Speaking: Students will present (memorization not required, notes and a few small props are allowed) 6-8 minute motivational speech designed to push listeners into action.

6. Rap: Students will perform a 4-5 minute self-prepared/written rap PG rated. Students may use beat box music or rhythms but students must provided their own players.

7. Spar: 1 minute prep, 2 minute constructive, 3 minute clash, 1 minute rebuttal; topics will vary per round and will be light, heavy and ludicrous; flip for sides.

* Profanity, racism, sexism and all forms of rude, graphic and demeaning language will not be tolerated in any event.

Entries: Entries are due online at speechwire.com by Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:00 pm. Reasonable limits will be applied to all events, entries, schools, and teams. We would like to accommodate as many students as our school can physically manage without distracting from the quality of the tournament so the tournament may fill up for late registering schools. Individual drops after Wednesday, February 4th at 3:00 p.m. may result in $25.00 fees as per Utah Debate Coach Association rules.

Judges:

Debate Events: One judge is required for every 2 PF/CX Teams or 2 LD entries.

Individual Events: One judge is required for every five entries or any portion thereof. Double entries count as two entries for judge commitment. Quadruple entries count as four entries for judge commitment.

Failure to provide the required number of judges may result in a dropping of entries. Remember, judges are committed all day. Judges will be given dinner Friday night and Lunch Saturday. Food will be very casual so if judges require special food or large variety, please plan accordingly.

Awards: Finalists will be determined by wins and then cumulative points for Individual Events. Top SEVEN will receive awards for both place and/or speech points. Sweeps will be determined for the entire tournament based upon the numbers and places of awards given. Finally, we may award individual sweeps trophies to individuals who have performed beyond expectations in at least three different events. VERY SPECIAL AWARDS AND TROPHIES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY AGAIN THIS YEAR IN HONOR OF KIEFFER.

Fees: $3.50 per single entry (Remember that one student entering more than one IE event counts as more than one fee). $7.00 per team entry (Duo). $30.00 school fee each day. Payment is expected Thursday when coaches arrive.

Registration: Must be received by Tuesday February 3rd, 2015, at 5:00 pm on www.speechwire.com

Food: Concessions will be available for students. Concessions will be affordable, varied, and good. Coaches will be very well fed. Students will be able to purchase complete meals for around $4.00 so please encourage them to bring a little cash. Every single year, I lose money on food but I provide quality food cheaply so that the happiness level will remain high. Please support my efforts by mentioning this to your students.

General Information: Please have students come in the front door of the high school and be present by 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Coaches should plan on picking up their packets by 2:45 on Friday. Tab Room will be located in the Faculty Room and Computer Lab and there will be a help desk near the front door to direct students, coaches and judges.

Coaches: We run an open, informative, and friendly tab room. Please try to come and learn and feel a part of the Utah Debate Community. New coaches are especially encouraged to come and learn how a Tabulation Room operates.

Schedule:

Friday

Registration: 3:00-3:30

Judges Meeting: 3:15-3:30

Round 1: 3:30-5:00

Dinner Break: 5:00-5:30

Round 2: 5:30-7:00

Round 3: 7:00-8:30

Saturday

Registration: 8:30-9:00am

Round 1A: 9:00-10:15

Round 1B: 10:20-11:35

Lunch 11:30-12:00

Round 2A: 12:00-1:15

Round 2B: 1:20-2:35

Round 3A: 2:40-3:55

Round 3B: 4:00-5:15

We will run a timely, efficient, organized tournament.

Westlake High School

99 N. 200 W.

Saratoga Springs, UT 84045

Coach Bird’s Cell Phone: (801) 636-6948

Coach Bird’s email: jordanmbird@alpinedistrict.org

Manager contact information

Jordan Bird
Email address: thepresident89@gmail.com
Phone number: 8016366948

Mailing address

99 N 200 W
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045