Federal Way update

Hello Everyone,

In case you're wondering, we have no debate practice 12/21, 12/22, 12/28, and 12/29. This is due to the holiday break. If you missed up last Wednesday, we apologize. The main doors were locked, but the side doors were unlocked. Thank you to those of you who made it.

Since we are missing four practices during the holidays, please be sure to work on debate assignments. This means for LD'ers, writing your cases on the new topic. CXers, please review and practice the new Afghanistan Private Military Contractor aff.

We will only have four practices before the Federal Way tournament on Jan. 14th/15th. It is extremely important that you attend practice before Federal Way in order to be considered for the tournament. I must hear from you by Tuesday, Jan. 4th if you plan to attend. Below is the tournament schedule and invitation if you have questions. We will leave at noon on
12/14 from the high schools. I will have more details on the hotel and van roster once the school resumes.

Please also use this time to send your family and friends the URL for your Fundbunch page. Only a few of you have collected donations so far- please keep it up in order to keep your dues low.

Thank you everyone, happy holidays, and I will see you on 1/4.

Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664




FEDERAL WAY INVITATIONAL 2011 GENERAL INFORMATION
DIVISIONS:
I.E.’S Open CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE Open
LD Open, Junior PUBLIC FORUM Open CX
DEBATE Open
CONFLICTS:
All Individual Events conflict, however students may enter two events within the
pattern. There is ample time for your students to double enter in IE. Students
should check in with their judges so the judges wait for all competitors.
Congress
conflicts with debate.
LIMITATIONS:
CX/LD DEBATE: Maximum of 6 teams per school, split as you wish.
PUBLIC FORUM: Maximum of 4 teams per school.
I.E: 20 total entries per school. You are limited to a maximum
of 6
entries per event. Coaches wishing to register more may
enter a
second squad, space permitting. The second squad needs
to be
registered on a separate registration form.
CONGRESS: Maximum of 6 total entries per school.
JUDGES:
Each judge covers 5 IE entries, and 2 debate teams. Adult judges only, you must
provide enough judges to cover your entries. Please make a note on the judge
form which type of debate they are qualified to judge, and in congress indicate a
separate judge and if they are a scorer or parliamentarian. If a school does not
bring enough judges, entries will be dropped. ALL judges must check in and
complete a judging form.
FEES:
The school registration fee is $30.00, if a second squad is entered it is an
additional $30.00. $18.00 per CX Team, $10.00 per LD entry, $18.00 per Public
Forum Team, $18.00 for a Duo Team, $10.00 per I.E. entry and $8.00 per
Congressional Debate entry. Payment of fees are due at registration.
Acceptable methods of payment are: 1) School check, 2) School of District PO,
3) Personal check. Make checks payable to Federal Way High School Debate.
Payment must be made before you team can compete. Your entry can abe seen
at anytime on
http://www.forensictournament. net. This will be your confirmation. You will
recieve a receipt for your fees when you arrive.
SUPERVISION:
The WIAA/WSFA requires that a certified coach/staff member from each school
or school district supervise the competitors at all times. Failure to comply will
result in the school forfeiture from the tournament. Coaches please inform you
students that they are not to enter the room until the judge is present. Also make
your judges and students aware the “tampering with the school’s technology is
strictly prohibited; this includes the use of computers or equipment,
disconnecting any plugs or cable, etc. Failure to abide by this standard will
result in the student or judge’s removal from the tournament plus any potential
charges as a result of the infraction.”
DIRECTIONS:
Take the 320th exit off of I-5, go west on 320th past the Commons to pacific Hwy.
(99), turn right, continue on Pacific Hwy. to 308th, turn left at the light. The
school is on your right, continue to the back parking lot which is a right turn on
14th Ave S. This is the most accessible to the cafeteria entrance, where the
students can congregate. Registration for coaches/judge check in is in the
library. The coach and judge area is in the little theatre where the ballots will be
distributed. Federal Way has a closed tab room.
FOOD:
Concessions will be sold in the cafeteria during the tournament, and if your
schedule allows, there are numerous fast food restaurants in the area.

FEDERAL WAY INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE
Friday, January 14, 2011
2:30 Registration FWHS Library
3:30 Round I CX/LD Debate Round I Open LD
Public Forum
4:00 Session I Congressional Debate
5:30 Round II CX/LD Debate Round II Open LD
Public Forum
7:00 Session II Congressional Debate
7:30 Round III CX/LD Debate Round III Open LD
Public Forum
Saturday, January 15, 201
7:00 Registration IE schools only Judges check in the Library
7:30 Round I IE All Events (Extemp draw at 7:30)
9:00 Round IV CX/LD Debate Round IV Open LD
Public Forum Super Congress
11:00 Round II IE All Events (Extemp draw at 11:00)
12:30 Round V CX/LD Debate Round V Open LD
Public Forum Super Congress
2:30 Round III IE All Events (Extemp draw at 2:30)
4:00 Round V CX/LD Debate Round VI Open LD
Public Forum
6:00 FINALS IE All Events (Extemp draw at 6:00)
7:30 FINALS CX/LD Debate Round VII Open LD
Public Forum (LD may be adjusted)
8:00 (ASAP) AWARDS

December Reminders + News

Hello everyone,

This is just a reminder that tomorrow we will have debate practice, at Sehome HS at 3:15pm. If you cannot make it to the Tuesday practice, we will see you Wednesday at 7pm at WWU's library.

Also- please turn in your $35 December fee to your ASB office. If you haven't paid November or October's, I will be putting a fine on your account. Your dues help us travel to tournaments!

Lastly, please put on your calendars the Federal Way tournament on Jan. 14th and 15th. Since we didn't attend Auburn, we will instead go to Federal Way. The following weekend is Mt. Vernon, on the 21st and 22nd. I have enough Mt. Vernon drivers, but I will need two more volunteers to drive students to Federal Way. We will leave around noon on the 14th and return late on the 15th. Thank you!

P.S.- I will need to know by Jan 4th if you intend to go to the Federal Way tournament.

Jan/Feb Topic Posted

New Topic Posted for LD:
2011 January/February Topic

Resolved: In the United States, juveniles charged with violent felonies ought to be treated as adults in the criminal justice system.