You are cordially invited to the inaugural Asynchronous Speech Championship! Much like the OATS, the ASC is here to serve the needs of the forensics community. The ASC is an opportunity to recognize the excellent work done throughout the year at asynchronous tournaments. We know that some students simply cannot participate in national tournaments requiring multiple days of travel and competition. We know the physical demands and the inability to work during those times may make synchronous national competition impossible for some students. ASC exists for everyone to participate, but especially those students who want to see where they land on the national scale in a championship competition but who may not be able to travel or compete in synchronous ways. With a sustainable model and a focus on equity and inclusion, the ASC aims to provide students with a learning and competition space. 

 

Highlights

 Competition will be fully asynchronous, including finals

 All 11 IE categories will be offered 

 Content warnings are encouraged to give adequate warning to judges/competitors

 No late adds are allowed

 ASC will utilize an honor system for judges and competitors

 Tiered, equity-focused fee structure 

 Additional fees for uncovered slots or dropped judges

 Payments accepted by Venmo, PayPal, or by check

 2022 Video submission date: March 23 @ noon CST

 

Updates are available thorugh the Facebook.com/ascforensics page!

 

Full information about competition and fees are listed below. If you have questions feel free to contact Julie Walker by phone (call/text 706-844-2773) or email (julie.walker@smsu.edu).

 

Sincerely,

 

Julie Walker

Southwest Minnesota State University

Assistant Director of Forensics

ASC Tournament Director

 

Ben Walker

Southwest Minnesota State University

Director of Forensics

Outspoken Culture Board Chair

 

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