Greetings Coaches,

 

I am pleased to invite you and your team to Bishop Dwenger's annual Del Nelson Memorial Tournament on February 5th.

 

Times and Contact:  Extemp Draw will be at 8 am.  All events start at 8:30 am.  Please arrive by 7:30 am.  If you are running late, please contact me at 260.494.7615.

 

Entries:  Entries are due by Tuesday, February 1st at 6:00 P.M. After that, only name changes and drops will be accepted. All registration will be done through Speechwire.com.  You may e-mail me with late adds which I will only honor if it does not require the addition of another room.  Please text last minute drops to me ASAP at 260.494.7615.

 

Doubling:  Discussion may not double.  Extempers may double in all events other than discussion, broadcasting, and the alternate extemp.  Radio contestants may double, but should report to radio first. TRIPLING/QUADRULPING is permitted in IMPROV DUO & Storytelling only.  Report to IMPROV DUO 1st.  Duos in standard events may partner with others if entering Improv Duo.  Otherwise, all IHSFA rules apply.

 

Judges: Please bring one judge for every five entries or fraction thereof (6 entries = 2 judges).  

 

Parking:  Please park buses off of Washington Center Road behind the football field.  Please arrive by 7:30 am.

 

Food:  PLEASE NO OUTSIDE FOOD. We will provide concessions and a generous judge's lounge.

 

Rounds: All events will have three preliminary rounds and a final.  

 

Divisions:       Only Varsity will be offered at this tournament.

 

Caps:  Each team is permitted 6 entries per event.  Each team is also limited to a maximum of 40 entries overall.  After we have reached our maximum capacity we will no longer be able to accept entries.  Extra non-sweeps entries will be permitted as space allows.

 

Broadcasting:

More information about broadcasting will be provided the Monday evening prior to the tournament.

        Round 1 = News Program

        Round 2 = Editorial

        Round 3 = On the Spot

         FINAL  = News Program

 

 

Discussion:

Subtopics and questions for each round will be given prior to each round in the new IHSFA Discussion format. A general topic will be posted on the Monday evening prior to the tournament. 

 

 

Impromptu Topics:

 

IHSFA Rules will be in effect and used by all judges.  Students will have 7 minutes flex speaking time.  They may prep and speak for as long as they wish within their 7 minutes.  In order to better prepare for Sectionals, WE WILL RERUN ANY ROUND THAT FAILS TO IMPLEMENT THESE NEW RULES FOR ALL COMPETITORS!

 

Round One: Word

Round Two: Quote

Round Three: Current Event

Round Four: Question

 

EXTEMP:

Students will draw before 1st and 3rd round.

 

FINALS:

We will have a final round for the top 6 competitors in each event.  Cumulative scoring will be used at this meet.

 

Awards:  Awards will be given to the top 5 teams. Sweepstakes points will be awarded on the 6-5-4-3-2-1 basis. Because our school does not have an auditorium, the awards ceremony will take place in the cafeteria.

 

LIP SYNCH COMPETITION:  After Finals, our annual Lip Synch Competition will take place.  Those who wish to compete may sign up at the Tab Table.  

 

We look forward to seeing you on February 5th!

(vr)