SFCFL 3: J.P. Taravella High School | December 10, 2022

The SFCFL Speech & Debate world and J.P. Taravella High School invites you to the 3^rd SFCFL tournament on Saturday, December 10, 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.

SFCFL SERVICE:  We are bringing back the SFCFL Service Project! For SFCFL 3 at J.P. Taravella High School we are working in partnership with Toys for Tots and collecting UNWRAPPED toys for children in need. Please encourage all students, parents, judges, coaches, and fans to bring in toys. Bins will be available at the high school.

EVENTS:  Public Forum Debate, Lincoln Douglas Debate, Varsity & Novice Congress, Extemporaneous Speaking, Program Oral Interpretation, Original Oratory, 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.

LOCATION: J.P. Taravella High School 10600 Riverside Dr, Coral Springs, FL

STUDENT ENTRY FEE:   $25.00 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 December 6, 2022.  Changes and drops may be made until Thursday, December 8, 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 $10.00 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 and a final session 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.

EVENT TOPICS:

PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE (Novice & Varsity): Resolved: The United States’ strategy of Great Power Competition produces more benefits than harms.

LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE (Novice & Varsity): Resolved: The People’s Republic of China ought to prioritize environmental protection over economic growth.

STUDENT CONGRESS LEGISLATION:  e-mail by Wednesday November 30, 2022, to dariocamara@gmail.com. Legislation will be posted on Speechwire under “Files for Download” on or around Thursday December 1, 2022.

EXTEMP TOPIC AREAS: US Social Issues, US Economy, Asia, Global Hot Spots, and Latin America

IMPROMPTU TOPIC AREAS: Winter Wonderful, Speech & Debate, The Grammys, World Leaders, Cartoon Characters

WORLD SCHOOL DEBATE MOTIONS:

1. This House believes that the electric vehicle revolution will succeed.

2. This House would regulate child labor in the context of social media influencing.

3. This House believes that the benefits of online anonymity outweigh the risks.

4. This House believes that feminism has never been more necessary than it is

today.

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

Looking forward to seeing you at our 3^rd SFCFL tournament of the 2022-2023 season.