Dear Director of Forensics:

On behalf of Del Mar College and Lone Star College North Harris, I would like to extend a sincere invitation for you and your students to attend the Spring 2024 “Speech on the Beach” Tournament.  The tournament will include all individual events, IPDA, NPDA, and will be held on the Del Mar campus February 9 – 11, 2024.  

The tournament hotel is the Emerald Beach Hotel located at 1102 South Shoreline, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.  They are holding rooms at a group rate of $103.00 per room per night plus city tax (9%=$9.27) plus tourism fee (2%=2.06).  The total per room should be $114.33 per night with state tax exemption (you will need to bring a tax exemption form for your school).  This is an excellent rate considering that we are in Corpus Christi at the beginning of the Spring Break season.  This rate includes free parking. 

We are very excited about using this hotel.  It sits directly on the beach and for those teams with free time on Friday during debate rounds or those who have time Saturday night, there is a nice game area for the students to use as well as a large indoor pool and hot tub in the event of inclement weather.  For reservations, please call (361) 883-5731 and mention you are attending the Del Mar College “SOB” tournament.  Texas schools should also bring your tax exempt number if you do not wish to pay state tax.  Reservations must be made by February 9, 2023

Also... the hotel is giving us the opportunity to have $8 (+tax and gratuity) breakfast buffet (usually $15).  You just have to ask for those tickets when checking in.

The tournament will be held in the Coles Building.  Consult the campus map for directions.

The forensics program at Del Mar College has been preparing for what is sure to be a competitive, enjoyable, and educational tournament.  We look forward to seeing you on February 9, 2024 for some outstanding competition.

Sincerely, 

Sarah Contreras                                           Wade Hescht                             

Director of Forensics                                   Director of Forensics           
Del Mar College                                          Lone Star College-North Harris
361.698.1566                                               713.882.0283