El Cerrito Berman Speech and Parliamentary Debate Invitational

2024 — El Cerrito, CA/US

Novice SPAR

Abbreviation SPN
Format Speech
Entry Fee $15.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

SPAR: One-on-one mini debates.

5 minutes prep

2 minute Pro constructive (followed by 1 minute cross-examination)

2 minute Con constructive (followed by 1 minute cross-examination)

1 minute Pro rebuttal

1 minute Con rebuttal

Location
El Cerrito High School
Contacts
AnnMarie Baines
General Info
Invitation Homepage Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In Attendance
Events
Novice Parli Open Parli
Combined Original Prose and Poetry Discurso de Abogacía Fictional Storytelling - Combined Novice Breaking News Novice Declamation Novice Dramatic Interpretation Novice Duo Interpretation Novice Humorous Interpretation Novice Impromptu Speaking Novice Informative Novice Original Advocacy Novice Original Prose and Poetry Novice Poetry Slam Novice Prepared Speech Novice Programmed Oral Interpretation Novice SPAR Open Breaking News Open Declamation Open Dramatic Interpretation Open Dual Improv with Props Open Duo Interpretation Open Extemporaneous Speaking Open Humorous Interpretation Open Impromptu Speaking Open Informative Open Original Advocacy Open Poetry Slam Open Prepared Speech Open Programmed Oral Interpretation Open Spar
Circuits
GGSA – Golden Gate Speech Association NPDL – National Parliamentary Debate League

Dates & Deadlines

 PDT
Tournament Dates Mar 17 to Mar 17 2024
Registration Opens Fri Jan 5 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Mar 11 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Mar 14 at 10:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Mar 15 at 10:00 PM
Drop online until Wed Mar 13 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Mar 13 at 10:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.