SFCFL 1: Western High School | October 15, 2022

The SFCFL Speech & Debate world invites you to the 1^st SFCFL tournament on Saturday, October 15, 2022.   Remember, you must be a paid member of SFCFL to attend this tournament. Additionally, any student who wishes to compete at the Grand Final Tournament in March must attend one complete SFCFL tournament.

EVENTS: Novice & Varsity Public Forum, Novice & Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate, Varsity & Novice Congress, Extemporaneous Speaking, Program Oral Interpretation, Original Oratory, Oral Interpretation, Dramatic Performance, Informative Speaking, Declamation, Duo Interpretation, After Dinner Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, World Schools Debate

ENTRY LIMIT: 8 entries in each category. DOUBLE ENTRY IS ALLOWED IN SPEECH EVENTS.

STUDENT ENTRY FEE:   $20.00 per student payable to SFCFL.

JUDGE REQUIREMENTS:      1 judge for every 5 IE (including Congress), and 1 judge for every 2 debaters or fraction thereof, but you cannot mix PFD or LD judges. Please make certain you have the correct number of judges.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:    Enter online at   www.speechwire.com. Entries will be accepted through Tuesday October 11, 2022.  Changes and drops may be made until Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., but you will be charged the entry fee for any student originally entered.  The web site will be closed Tuesday night.

MEALS: All student and judge/coach entries will be provided one meal. Please make the meal selections, including noting all gluten free options on Speechwire. It is the responsibility of the coach to ensure all meal numbers are correct. Additions or changes at the tournament will not be accepted. All coaches should add a meal for themselves even if they are not judging. Judge and/or Coach Meals will cost $9.00 a meal. The student meal is included in the entry fee.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:  Registration will take place between 7:15-7:45 a.m. in the Media Center. Please make sure to check in at this time or we will have to drop the team. We will offer 5 rounds of competition in all events, 3 sessions of Congressional Debate and 4 rounds of competition in World Schools Debate. An updated schedule will appear on Speechwire.com. Awards should begin around 5:00 p.m.

SCHOOL ADDRESS: Western High School 1200 SW 136th Ave Davie, FL 33325 

EVENT TOPICS:

PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE (Novice & Varsity): 2022 September/October NSDA Topic: Resolved: Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially increase its investment in high-speed rail.

LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE (Novice & Varsity): 2022 September/October NSDA Topic: Resolved: The United States ought to implement a single-payer universal healthcare system.

STUDENT CONGRESS LEGISLATION:  e-mail by Monday October 3, 2022 to dariocamara@gmail.com. Legislation will be posted on Speechwire under “Files for Download” on or around Tuesday October 4, 2022.

EXTEMP TOPIC AREAS: American Business, Environmental Issues (Domestic/Foreign), Foreign Terrorism, U.S. Congressional Elections, U.S. Domestic SociaI

IMPROMPTU AREAS: Back to School, The World of Disney, Women in Power, Inventions, Mother Nature

WORLD SCHOOL DEBATE MOTIONS:

1. This House regrets the rise of fast fashion.

2. This House opposes the use of NFT technology for investment purposes.

3. This House supports a maximum age limit for national office holders in the United States.

4. This House supports a cashless economy.

If you have problems or concerns, please contact Dario Camara via e-mail: dariocamara@gmail.com