University School Forensics

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1 University School Forensics Handbook Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. ~Vince Lombardi

2 TEAM GOALS 1. To increase membership 2. To streamline peer coaching 3. To enhance event practices 4. To increase individual accountability 5. To increase regular team bonding opportunities 6. To qualify speech, interpretation and debate to NFL Nationals 7. To win a state sweepstakes award 8. To win the district sweepstakes award 9. To qualify LD, PF and Extemp to the Tournament of Champions 10. To have finalists at national invitationals

3 University School forensics TEAM PHILOSOPHY We are blessed to have an amazingly supportive school that allows us to do Forensics at the competitive level that we do. With a growing team, it is important that everyone understands the philosophy of the team. This philosophy helps guide the decisions made by Mr. Schappaugh and the other coaches who work with our students. This is not a complete list of guiding principles but should help everyone understand some basic guidelines for the successful maintenance of a growing team of this significance locally and nationally. 1. We are a TEAM. We will work as a TEAM and that means sacrifices have to be made. Students and parents must be concerned with what is best for everyone and not individual student desires. When this is not possible parents must trust the coaches are doing this! 2. EVERY student matters and winning is not the determining factor for everything. Students who work hard, are persistent, and dedicated will get opportunities throughout the year. Students who win will get opportunities, but that does not give them a license to feel entitled to having everything. 3. Accountability is extremely important. Students and parents all have a role on the team and it s extremely important that those are fulfilled and maintained in times of success and in times of defeat. 4. Respect for each other. 5. Dedication to one another. When we say that we are a TEAM that means that we ALL work together for a common set of values and goals. We chip in to help others we make sacrifices we get excited for others who get opportunities (even if they get it over a friend or ourselves). We think about what we can do to make a positive impact for others. We take the time to be grateful and appreciative and remember all of the things we are happy about when things do not go our way. We understand that with more than 100 kids on a team we will not always get what we want but understand that the best interest of the COLLECTIVE is being taken into consideration. Together we can make this a positive experience. A team of this size and this caliber cannot function without the primary focus being the greater good.

4 University School forensics STUDENT expectations and guidelines Guidelines are subject to change. Students should always follow the instructions of coaches on trips and should understand that changes to procedures will be announced and clarified when necessary. Rules and guidelines are put in place to ensure that students can maximize every opportunity and so that we can be model citizens of the school and forensics community. As always all school, local, state and federal laws must be abided. 1. PRACTICE SESSIONS a. Each student on the traveling team must be at their event(s) practice each week unless excused by Mr. Schappaugh b. Non-traveling team members must be at their events practice each week they plan on competing c. Traveling team members must have one coaching session per week with a coach and maintain their practice log d. Non-traveling team members should sign up for peer coaching sessions and should make time with a coach for sessions too. Non-traveling team members should maintain a practice log as well. e. Students should come to practice prepared (critique book, ballots from past tournaments, ideas for what to work on and a positive attitude) f. Students may not interfere with other students coaching sessions g. Students should give 24 hours notice for cancelling a coaching session 2. TOURNAMENT EXPECTATIONS a. DRESS: students should have a competition outfit for each potential competition day i. Male students should wear suits if they are on the traveling team. If they are not on the traveling team, they should wear dress pants, dress shirt and tie, and nice shoes. No white socks ii. Female students should wear suits if they are on the traveling team or if they are not on the traveling team should wear a dress skirt (knee-length) or dress pants with a button-down dress top. iii. Hair must be neatly groomed and out of the competitors face iv. Students are expected to remain in their competition THROUGH awards whether they are receiving an award or not. No student may change out of their competition clothing unless given permission from Mr. Schappaugh. b. BEHAVIOR: i. In rounds, students must give their undivided attention to ALL performances ii. Students may not use profanity at tournaments iii. Students may not discuss other competitors or judges in a negative manner with other students on our team or others iv. Students must go to out-rounds in their event or a teammate s event if they do not break v. Students must stay for awards and support teammates vi. Students must respect other coaches, judges, and competitors at all times vii. Students may not leave campus for any reason without Mr. Schappaugh s approval prior to a tournament with written verification from parent BEHAVIOR CONTINUED

5 viii. Students are expected to be prepared for practice sessions while at the tournament and prepared to do warm-ups as a team with excitement ix. Students may not vandalize spaces at tournaments x. Students must clean up after themselves in the dining commons of schools xi. Students are responsible for any valuables and are encouraged not to bring to tournaments 3. TRAVELING EXPECTATIONS a. FLYING i. Students are expected to arrive to the airport at the time provided by Mr. Schappaugh ii. Students are expected to pay for any baggage fees iii. Students are expected to follow all regulations at the airport and instructions from flight and security personnel b. DRIVING i. Bus 1. If we share a bus with another team, our students will sit together 2. Students are expected to show up to load the bus on time so we can load and not hold other teams back 3. Students are expected to only pack one main bag 4. Students may not bring R rated movies to show on the bus 5. Students should understand that time on the bus is also to be reserved for working, so it must remain quiet 6. Students must be respectful to the bus driver at all times 7. Students must clean up after themselves and leave no garbage behind on the bus ii. Cars/Vans 1. Students who drive to tournaments may not leave the tournament at anytime without prior permission from Mr. Schappaugh. 2. Transportation to and from tournaments that are local must be arranged by the families. The school will not arrange carpooling or transportation for local events. 3. Students driving into a tournament should not play music that is profane or music at a volume that can be heard outside of the car. 4. If coaches drive vans to tournaments, students will ride in the van/car assigned to them by the chaperone on the trip. c. HOTELS i. Students must stay in the room assigned to them by the chaperone on the trip. There will be no room switching at the hotel. ii. Students may not have guests from other schools in their rooms at any time. iii. Students may not be in the rooms of other teams students at any time without adult supervision. iv. Students may not be in the room of a teammate without the door completely open at all times (use a chair or another big object as placing the latch is not sufficient) v. Students may not leave their room after curfew and bed checks until 6:00am the next day vi. Students may not exercise outside of the hotel vii. Students may not take a cab anywhere unless the team is travelling by cab viii. Students may not charge incidentals on their room. ix. Students must follow hotel regulations, state and federal laws at all times

6 d. FUNDRAISING i. Throughout the year we will have a variety of different fundraisers to assist the team in raising necessary funds for travel, consultants and resources/materials. ii. Parents and students are expected, as members of the team who are working towards the same goal to participate fully in all fundraising. iii. Candy Cart: each day we will have candy being sold at four different times each member of the team is required to assist in the selling of candy. Should a shift need coverage our Fundraising Coordinator will seek out students with leadership positions who must take the shift. ANY STUDENT who misses a shift must pay the team $20 to cover the loss in revenue. Students can earn community service hours. iv. Tournament Hosting: These are fundraisers. All students with leadership positions must be at all tournaments we host unless cleared by Schappaugh. ALL STUDENTS must be available during the Sunvitational unless cleared by Schappaugh. Students can earn community service hours. v. Forensic Gala: Each year we will have a night where we showcase the speech and debate team and our art to the public. Students will be expected to sell (10) tickets each to the event. vi. Additional Fundraisers: Throughout the year we may do additional fundraisers it is the expectation that whatever fundraisers are deemed appropriate by the school that each family assist the team in meeting its fundraising goal. Again all rules are subject to modification and will be announced and clarified to students when necessary.

7 PARENTAL expectations Running a team that is as big as ours requires support from all of our parents! All parents need to do their part so that every child can have a quality experience. Thank you for your support! 1. Parents support the rules, expectations, and guidelines established by the school and the coaches on the team. 2. Parents assume the financial responsibility of picking up their children from a tournament should the student not act in accordance with the team rules, expectations or direction of school chaperones. 3. Parents assume the financial responsibility of the total cost of a tournament should their child drop the tournament after signing up. Dropping the day of requires an additional fee of $50 (minimum) or more if the tournament charges more. 4. Parents must ensure that all payments are paid ON TIME for trips. After two late payments students will lose the privilege to attend tournaments. 5. Parents will fully support all fundraising efforts. 6. Parents who attend tournaments as judges are to help judge and transport children. School chaperones will be the only representatives to interact with tabulation, other coaches, other team s students, etc. School chaperones will handle all of the details for the trip. 7. Parents of students on the traveling team are expected to judge twice a semester unless arrangements are made with Mr. Schappaugh. 8. Parents of students on the team are expected to judge once a semester unless arrangements are made with Mr. Schappaugh. 9. Parents of students on the team are to help with hosting the Sunvitational and any other district or state events for which our school is selected. Help can include but is not limited to providing food for judges lounge, donating beverages, working concessions, or serving food to judges. 10. Parents will provide support with any fundraising efforts that the team puts on. 11. Parents need to pick up their children at the airport at the specified time given in the travel itinerary do not have students call or text when we land you should already be there waiting for them. Parents should be in the baggage claim waiting for their students. 12. Parents will not challenge or harass the decisions of the coaching staff in regards to leadership positions, traveling team slots, or other decisions that are made in the best interest of the team. Failure to respect the decisions of the coaching staff can lead to a restriction of privileges for the students. The entire coaching staff works extremely hard for the students. Please remember that, with a team of this size, not every decision is going to please everyone. Decisions are made in the best interest of the entire team, and sometimes that means that individuals will not get what they want that is unavoidable. Challenging a coach and not thinking holistically about what is being done and accomplished is unfair. Parents must trust coaches to make the BEST decision for the ENTIRE TEAM even if that means their individual child does not get what they want or desire.

8 University School forensics TOURNAMENT HOSTING GUIDELINES Hosting a tournament is a unique opportunity for a program. Tournament hosting provides a revenue stream for the team and an opportunity to seize home court advantage at certain tournaments. This advantage can be extremely beneficial. Not only that, but hosting a tournament allows us an opportunity to provide a unique educational experience to students that we hope is mirrored at other tournaments. In a way we get to set the bar for other tournaments by hosting at our school. With these benefits comes a high level of responsibility. Hosting tournaments takes the coordinated efforts of coaches, parents and students. We cannot be satisfied with what we have done in the past and must aim for continual improvements so that each guest encourages others to attend in the future We may host three types of tournaments: 1. After School tournaments for Novices. The county comes together and offers students an opportunity to get their feet wet and experience forensics in a nurturing setting. The last year we hosted every After School Tournament and the county as asked us to do it again. This is a great opportunity for us because our kids get to compete for free and do not get to miss school. Not only that, but the Middle School program gets a friendly opportunity for competition in a less intimidating environment. 2. University School Sunvitational. This tournament is one where none of our students compete and we work to provide an extremely educational opportunity for novice and varsity students alike. This is the main fundraiser for our team during the year and it requires help from all team members and their parents. 3. State or District Competitions. From time-to-time our team is selected to host events for local and state leagues. We will have to provide spaces for rooms and the food for the student competitors and the hospitality for the judges. Being selected is an honor and also provides an opportunity for making money for the team. Student Responsibilities: 1. After School tournaments. We hope that novices take the opportunity to compete in these tournaments, as they are good warm-ups for other tournaments and are free. In order to run the tournament, we need varsity students to volunteer (Leadership Council students are required to be there) to assist in the running of the tournament. Varsity students will: a. Judge debate rounds and speech rounds b. Work concessions c. Stock judges room d. Help in the tab room 2. State of District Competitions. Students actually competing will not have any student responsibilities for in the tournament. Non-competitors will assume the responsibility of being ballot runners, assisting with concessions, helping navigate individuals around our campus and any other assignments given by Mr. Schappaugh.

9 3. University School Sunvitational. We will need students to be at this tournament and be available all three days that the tournament runs. Again this tournament is a revenue maker for the team and enables us to lower costs, provide additional resources, etc. to the kids. Students will be asked to help in the following ways: a. Judge novice rounds depending on experience and need b. Work concessions c. Work in judges lounge d. Work as tab room assistant e. Be a ballot runner f. Run errands for concessions Parent Responsibilities: For the students Mr. Schappaugh will coordinate their work and their assignments. Parents will be asked to serve two primary roles: to provide amazing hospitality for guest judges in the judges lounge and to help cover judging assignments. The work of the parents will be coordinated by the Core Parent Group which is volunteer based support system that is organized by Mr. Schappaugh. All FAMILIES ARE EXPECTED to support the tournaments we host; however, the Core Parent group works closely with Mr. Schappaugh to organize, plan and solicit support where needed to make the Sunvitational the most hospitable tournament in the country. Each set of parents will meet with Mr. Schappaugh as needed to ensure proper planning is taking place. The parents will have contact information for each family so that they can communicate via phone and to meet the needs of the tournament. These parents will call on you for support to judge, provide beverages, to cook food for judges and to work shifts at our tournaments we host. Should you not want any other parents to have your contact information please let Mr. Schappaugh know, in writing, by September 15 th. Parents interested in BEING ON THE CORE PARENT GROUP should Mr. Schappaugh immediately schappau@nova.edu. There are limited slots on the Core Parent Group so send in your request early. Parents are the key to hosting effective and efficient tournaments. We need you for the tournament and cannot manage it without you! Please understand the significance of these events and the important role that you play in ensuring that we have a successful tournament that raises funds for the team. Not supporting the team during hosting opportunities may result in fewer opportunities for your own students.

10 University School forensics Description of events Being a member of the University School Forensics Team means that you are able to participate in a plethora of speech and debate events that help you shape your communication, presentation and critical thinking skills. Students should pick an event that they focus on; however, they should also be open to doing different events during their four-year experience. There is value in every event and coaches will work with students to try and find that perfect fit for them. Events are broken up into three categories: Debate, Public Speaking/Address and Interpretation. DEBATE EVENTS: Lincoln-Douglas Debate: This is a one-on-one debate event where students debate a resolution centered on a conflict of societal values. Students engage in a debate that center around concepts like justice, morality, democratic standards and much more. Students get introduced to political theory, post modern theory and normative and empirical types of debate. This event is technical and you may not always debate in front of trained judges. Judge adaptation is critical in this event. The topic switches about every two months. Public Forum Debate: This is a two-on-two debate event where students debate a resolution centered around current events. Students are debating in front of community judges or individuals who do not have debate training experience. This is less of a technical debate and more of a persuasive debate. Students debate a topic for one month at a time. Policy Debate: This is a two-on-two debate event where students debate a resolution about the action that the US Federal Government should take or not take. Students debate about policy options and the advantages and disadvantages of the policy choice of the resolution. This is the most technical form of debate and students are required to do much research to keep up on the topic as the topic does not change the entire year. PUBLIC SPEAKING/ADDRESS EVENTS: Original Oratory: This is an event where students try to persuade a judge (audiences too) about a societal problem. Students write an 8-10 minute speech that introduces a problem, talks about how it manifests itself in society and ourselves and then offers potential solutions. Students use persuasive techniques in their writing and delivery, which is memorized. Extemporaneous Speaking: This is an event where students answer a question that asks for commentary on current events. Some tournaments divide the field of competitors between United States and International and others merge the two and students speak on both topics. Students draw three questions and then pick one to answer. After picking a question they have thirty minutes to prepare a 5-7 minute answer to the question. Students do research and file their research before tournaments and take it with them to be able to answer the questions. Ultimately the answer to the question is to be delivered without notes.

11 Congress: This is an activity where students participate in a mock congressional session. This could be classified as a debate event and is in many people s minds. Students write up mock pieces of legislation and argue about the legislation with other students. Students are put into chambers (20-30 kids) and follow Robert s Rules of Parliamentary Procedure. INTERPRETATION EVENTS: Humorous Interpretation: Students take a piece of literature (play, novel) and prepare a ten minute interpretation of that material. The interpretation is memorized and is funny/light in nature. Students set up blocking techniques and mime in order to create environments for their interpretation since there are no costumes or sets. Students use dramatic structure in order to create their ten minute piece. Most often students have multiple characters in their pieces. Dramatic Interpretation: Students take a piece of literature and prepare a ten minute interpretation of the material using sad or dramatic literature. The literature can be bitter-sweet, or in other words, have light moments in the beginning but end dramatically. Students can use monologues or they can have multiple characters. This is less technical than Humorous; however, use of dramatic structure, characterization, and blocking are used to create an environment and is 8-10 minutes in length. Duo Interpretation: Students take either funny or dramatic material to put together an interpretation with two students. There are generally multiple characters played/interpreted by each member of the duo and involves a lot of technical aspects and blocking to put the story together. Dramatic structure is also used to put their interpretation together and it is 8-10 minutes in length. Oral Interpretation of Literature: This is also referred to by some as prose and poetry. At most tournaments we attend students alternate each round between an 8-10 minute presentation of prose and poetry. Students find poetry and prose along a common theme and use their voice and face to express the meaning behind the literature. Students do not memorize this event but use a binder to hold their literature. Students must have balanced eye contact with their script and their audience..

12 University School forensics PARENTS GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING FORENSICS LINGO Each weekend your student comes home from a tournament or when they call you with updates you might ask yourself what is s/he talking about? Below is a list of terms that are used in the activity that may help you decipher what your student is actually talking about. Don t be afraid of the terms they use embrace them and engage in a conversation with them so that you can feel more included into their activity and they can know how much you care. Also knowing the lingo will make it easier for you to attend tournaments and know what s going on. (No matter what your child says you are welcome to attend tournaments!) Advance is to go onto the next level; after prelims or from the first elimination round to the next Ballot what judges provide feedback on during rounds that students receive at the end of the tournament Ballot Table this is the table where judges pick up their ballots and return the ballots to make sure they are accurate and filled out properly. This is usually in the judges lounge Bid Students in debate can earn bids to the Tournament of Champions by going to a certain level at certain tournaments. There are some tournaments where the top two receive bids and some where the top 16 receive bids and it s dependent about the size of the tournament and many other factors. Students have to receive two bids to go to the TOC. If a student receives one bid they can apply to be in the tournament Breaking - this means that your student has advanced past the preliminary rounds of competition into some elimination round. In debate octafinals = top 60; quarterfinals = top 30; semifinals = top 12 and finals = top six. In debate double octafinals = top 32; octafinals = top 16; quarterfinals = top 8; semifinals = top 2; and finals = top two Bubble Round in a debate round if you have lost two rounds and the tournament breaks to out rounds, you are considered in bubble rounds or rounds where if you lose you know you do not have a chance of breaking Card refers to a piece of evidence in a debate round CFL Tournament this means your student is competing at a local tournament that is sponsored by the South Florida Catholic Forensics League. Being a member does not mean we are a catholic school CFL Grand Finals this means your student is competing at the tournament to determine who goes to the CFL Nationals tournament on Memorial Day weekend Closed-out this is when two teammates hit each other in an out round in debate. So instead of debating the coach makes a decision about who is advanced Cutting this refers to the way a student performs their interpretation in speech the way they set up their dramatic structure for their performance

13 Degrees the National Forensics League awards students points for competitive success and participation. A student who earns a degree earns a level of distinction within the NFL Honor Society. There are a variety of degrees a kid can earn Dropped in debate this means you lose a round; a judge dropped me; in speech this would mean you were out of the competition at some point (usually an elimination round I dropped in quarters) Elimination rounds/out rounds This means that a tournament does not just hold preliminary rounds and then give out awards, but rather after prelim rounds advance a certain number of students to elimination rounds for competition. This is like an NCAA bracket in a lot of ways. See an explanation of this in the definition of breaking FFL Florida Forensics League (state organization) FFL Novice States Novice State tournament for the Florida Forensics League FFL Regional Tournament means that your student is competing in their region s tournament to determine who goes to the Florida Forensics League State Tournament FFL State Tournament Varsity State tournament for the Florida Forensics League Flight A or Flight B In debate and speech sometimes they have to split up rounds of competition. So for round 1 of debate half the kids debate in Flight A and half debate in Flight B. In speech half the events debate in Flight A and half in Flight B Flow a system of note-taking by students and judges in debate rounds Hit means to go against another person or team High-Low refers to when tournaments in debate drop your high speaker point and your low speaker point before figuring out your speaker points to determine tie-breakers Interpretation refers to students who compete in Humorous, Dramatic, Duo and Oral interpretation. Students interpret pieces of literature Judges Lounge this is the area where judges go in-between rounds and have snacks, socialize, etc. Mutual Judge Preference at some tournaments they allow you to rank judges A, B, and C so that in debate rounds both students get a judge they ranked the same NFL National Forensics League not National Football League NFL Districts is the tournament to qualify to the National Forensics League National Tournament. The NFL is the honor society for speech and debate Picked up means you were voted for in the round in debate or in the top half of the round in speech Posting this is where they list the students who make it to out rounds. If a student is waiting for postings they are waiting to see if they made it. In prelims it is just the schedule of where people go

14 Prelim Each tournament has preliminary rounds of competition or a fixed number of rounds that happen before awards are given or before elimination rounds take place Ranks - In speech students are ranked after a round from one to however many students were in the round. A rank of 1 is the best and a rank of 6 in a round of 6 is the worst. Most often there are between 5-7 kids in a speech round. Students in congress also get ranked by judges in the same manner at the end of rounds Resolution the topic that is being debated in debate rounds Schematic this lists the prelim rounds and shows who debates or speaks where and against whom they go against Section Students in speech are broken up into different rooms for competition in their rounds because you cannot generally put every student in the same round. The round your student gets assigned to is a section of the round of six to seven students Speaker Points Judges assign points based on the performances of students in speech and debate. So in debate they assign wins and losses and then points. In speech they rank the students and then give them points. The points help with tie breakers and help show the difference between the debaters. In a way they are quality points. Speech points range from and debate range from or most often Spread refers to when a debaters opponent goes fast and makes a number of arguments to each argument your student makes in debate rounds Strikes at some tournaments the coach gets to preclude certain judges from judging our team Squirrel in a debate round this means that on a panel of judges there were disinters that disagreed with the majority of judges; same can be applied to speech in prelims or out rounds if one judge gives you a low rank and all the other judges gave you high ranks they are a squirrel Tab Room this is the location of the tournament where tournament officials keep track of the results and run the tournament. Only tournament officials are permitted students and parents are not allowed in unless working there Tournament of Champions or TOC is a tournament at the University of Kentucky that students must qualify to by earning two TOC bids it s a national tournament where the top 70 kids in the country get to compete by their standards Warm-ups refers to when the team gets together and does a variety of vocal exercises to warm-up for their early morning competitive rounds

15 University School forensics student information form DUE SEPTEMBER 16th to Mr. Schappaugh Student Name Student Grade Cell # Parent/Guardian 1 Name Parent/Guardian 1 Parent/Guardian 1 Phone(s) Parent/Guardian 1 Address Parent/Guardian 2 Name Parent/Guardian 2 Parent/Guardian 2 Phone(s) Parent/Guardian 2 Address Student Goals for the Year Please list THREE SPECIFIC goals (winning is not sufficient):

16 University School forensics contract Due September 16th to Mr. Schappaugh As a student who is participating on the University School Forensics team, I agree to the following: Represent the University School Forensics team at school and at tournaments by being a good citizen of the school and forensics community Follow the expectations as outlined in the Handbook Follow the directives of coaches and chaperones Attend practice regularly (once a week for traveling team members and the week of tournaments attending for non traveling team members) Give my best effort at every tournament and in every practice session Support teammates at all times Be available for the Sunvitational (January 7-9) unless cleared by Mr. Schappaugh I understand that failure to follow the rules and guidelines of the team can result in the travel restrictions, suspension or removal from team and further disciplinary action from the school. Student Name (PRINT) Student Signature and Date Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT) Parent/Guardian Signature and Date University School forensics

17 TRAVELING TEAM contract Due September 16th to Mr. Schappaugh University School has a tradition of national excellence. In order to keep this history alive there are expectations we have of students on the traveling team. These expectations include: 1. Travel to at least four national tournaments for speech members and six for debate while assuming the financial responsibilities of attending 2. Attend weekly event practices 3. Attend one private coaching session per week 4. Attend one CFL Local tournament prior to CFL Qualifiers, assuming the financial responsibilities of attending 5. Attend and support other Broward local competitions 6. Attend FFL Regionals and upon qualifying assume the costs and attend FFL Varsity States 7. Attend NFL Districts and upon qualifying assume the costs and attend NFL Nationals 8. Attend out rounds when eliminated either a teammates round or a round in your event 9. Be a role model at all tournaments 10. Maintain a weekly practice log Balancing Obligations: It is extremely difficult to be on the traveling team and have major roles in other organizations. While it is hard it s possible! Individual coaching sessions are the key to balancing obligations and must occur once a week. Students should plan on making those appointments before school or during other times. Students on the leadership council will still have to hold peer coaching sessions and that may need to take place before school as well. Students need to map out the traveling tournament opportunities and their other obligations to ensure that they can meet the requirements.. I understand that by signing this form I am indicating that I can meet the requirements of being on the traveling team. I also understand that failure to meet those requirements can lead to suspension from the traveling team, forfeiture of slots to qualifying tournaments and the inability to travel nationally. Students who cannot meet these obligations may still be able to attend some National tournaments dependent upon slots being open. As always the slots to tournaments are finalized by the coaching staff and being on the travel team does not guarantee slots to qualifying tournaments in a specific event or at all based on entry limits. Student Name (PRINT) Student Signature and Date Parent/Guardian Name (PRINT) Parent/Guardian Signature and Date

18 Tournament Calendar AS OF August 25, 2010 September 9-13: Greenhill (LD, Policy) 11: Braddock s Bulldog Invitational (ALL) 21: AST # : Valley (LD, Policy) 23-27: Yale (LD, PF, IE, Cong) October 2: Ft. Lauderdale (All) 14-18: Bronx (LD, Policy) 15-16: Nova Titan 20: AST #2 23: Western 28-31: Blue Key (IE, Cong, PF) November 4-7: Apple Valley (LD, PF) 6: North Miami 12-13: Stoneman Douglas (All) 17: AST # : Glenbrooks (All) December 2-6: Princeton (All) 4: TBA 11: Braddock 14: AST # : Blake (LD, Policy, PF) January 7-9: SUNVITATIONAL 14-16: Pine Crest (All) 19: AST # : Emory (All) February 5: FFL Douglas 12: Coral Glades 15: AST # : Harvard/UPenn March 4-5: Varsity Wellington 11-12: CFL Grand Finals USchool 25-26: NFL Districts (All) Fort Lauderdale 29: AST #7 18 April Iowa Round Robin TBD 16: Broward Novice Douglas 29-2: LD, PF, Congress TOC May 5-6: Novice States Celebration (Orlando) Extemp TOC TBD 26-30: NCFL Grand Finals in Wash DC June 12-19: NFL Nationals in Dallas TOURNAMENT HOSTING SCHEDULE September 21 AST #1 October 20 AST #2 November 17 AST #3 December 14 AST #4 January SUNVITATIONAL January 19 AST #5 February 15 AST #6 March CFL GRAND FINALS March 29 AST #7 SPECIAL NOTES SAT/ACT DATES All team members are expected to help with the Sunvitational All parents are needed to help with the Sunvitational All leadership position holders are needed for the After School Tournaments and CFL Grand Finals Traveling team members need to be available for 1 local CFL tournament, 1 local tournament invitational, FFL Regionals, Varsity States, NFL Qualifiers as well as NFL Nationals. September 11 ACT October 9 SAT October 23 ACT November 6 SAT December 4 SAT December 11 ACT January 22 SAT February 12 ACT March 12 SAT April 9 ACT May 7 SAT June 4 SAT June 11 - ACT

19 IMPORTANT REMINDERS 1. Release of Liability ALL STUDENTS WHO ATTEND ANY TOURNAMENT local, regional or national MUST have a release of liability on file for FORENSICS specifically! 2. Payments for tournaments a. Please make sure that when a due date is given for payment that it is met. In the past we have had a difficulty getting parents to submit payments on time for various reasons. It is unfair to the students to take time away from Schappaugh where he could be coaching, editing written work samples, etc. to have him call and to collect the money. After two missed deadlines students can lose the privilege of attending tournaments. b. Should you need an extension for a payment please let Schappaugh know in advance of the due date and it will be worked out. c. Students paying by cash or check need to put it in a sealed envelope with their name and tournament that it is being applied towards. The envelope needs to go in the drop box outside of Office 1050 on the first floor of the Epstein Center right by the student entrance. d. Parents who wish to keep a credit card on file for automatic payments to be processed on due dates should contact Betty Pilaski to set this up. Her phone is and her is Pilaski@nova.edu 3. Contact information a. Steve Schappaugh Director of Forensics , schappau@nova.edu b. Jenny Cook Director of Arts/Assistant Coach , jenncook@nova.edu c. Daniel Dominique Assistant Coach , dd876@nova.edu d. Christopher Wilgos Assistant Coach , cw788@nova.edu e. Brooke Seidman Assistant Coach , bs732@nova.edu f. Betty Pilaski Arts/Forensics Guru , Pilaski@nova.edu 19