2020 USC Trojan Invitational
2020 — NSDA Campus, CA/US
- Please scroll down for information about the LAMDL Policy Debate Tournament --
The LAMDL-USC tournament is a SEMIFINAL Qualifier to the TOC in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate. We will also host a novice Lincoln-Douglas division. The Varsity tournament will be on Saturday-Monday 12/5-12/7. Novice will be on Saturday and Sunday only.
We will be using NSDA Campus.
(Note: This *IS* what has been, for the past few years, the March USC Trojan Invitational)
This tournament is a fundraiser for the LAMDL - a partner in the National Association of Urban Debate Leagues. All proceeds will benefit the organization. Entry fees should be sent to:
Schools will have an entry limit of 9 in VLD and 9 NLD.
Judging obligation is as follows:
Varsity LD
1 entry - 3 rounds
2 entries - 6 rounds
3 entries - 6 rounds
4 entries - 9 rounds
5 entries - 12 rounds
6 entries - 12 rounds
7 entries - 15 rounds
8 entries - 15 rounds
9 entries - 18 rounds
1 judge for every 3 entries or fraction thereof.
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This year, our league tournaments will be virtual until further notice. These virtual debates will take place on the NSDA Campus Platform. On the right side of this page, you will find additional information for the tournament. If you have questions please contact Tournament Director, Joseph Flores joseph@lamdl.org.
Need help? Missing Judge or Debater? Did someone drop off from technical issues?
Text the Helpline: (213) 259-3469
Please provide the following info for faster assistance:
1) Room #, 2) Judge or Debater 3) Full name or School 4) Issue* or Question
*If you are missing a participant, please TEXT the name or school of the missing judge/team
Judge's Room: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7804263610
If you are judging this weekend, please go to this Zoom Meeting before rounds for updates.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Rookie CX
Saturday, December 5th
8:30 AM -------------------------------- General Judge Training
9:00 - 11:00 AM ---------------------- New Novice Training/Observe a Debate
11:30 - 1:30 PM ---------------------- Round 1 (New Novice)
1:30 – 3:00 PM ----------------------- Meal Break
3:00 – 5:00 PM ----------------------- Round 2 (New Novice)
8:00 PM ------------------------------- Awards
Novice, JV, & Varsity CX
Friday, December 4th
3:30 PM ------------------------------- Judge Training
4:00 PM -------------------------------- All Judge Check-In
4:15 PM -------------------------------- Pre-Round Tech Check & Pairings
4:30 – 5:30 PM ----------------------- Round 1*
6:00 – 7:30 PM ----------------------- Round 2*
Saturday, December 5th
8:30 AM -------------------------------- Judge Training
9:00 AM -------------------------------- All Judge Check-In
9:15 AM -------------------------------- Pre-Round Tech Check & Pairings
9:30 - 11:30 AM----------------------- Round 3
11:30 - 1:30 PM----------------------- Round 4
1:30 – 3:00 PM------------------------ Meal Break
3:00 – 5:00 PM------------------------ Semis
5:30 – 7:30 PM------------------------ Finals
8:00 PM-------------------------------- Awards Ceremony
Novice & Varsity LD
Saturday, December 5th
Sunday, December 6th
Monday, December 7th
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The Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League (LAMDL) exists to provide the academic and social benefits of policy debate to students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to compete. If you have additional questions about this tournament or the league, contact Program Director, Joseph Flores joseph@lamdl.org.
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League (LAMDL) is a proud member of the National Association of Urban Debate Leagues (NAUDL).
Location
Tabroom/NSDA CampusContacts
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Circuits
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PDTThese deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.