Bobcat Forensics Invitational Houghton Lake

2025 — Houghton Lake, MI/US

Welcome to the first Bobcat Invitational at Houghton Lake!

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

We will be following MIFA guidelines for all events.

No double entries are allowed at this tournament.

Judges are required to be there all day.

Critiques and scores will be done on TABROOM with a paper ballot as a back up.

Tab Table located at TBD

If you have any preclusions, please let us know right away via email at hinkstonk@hlcsk12.net

REGISTRATION & FEES

SCHOOL REGISTRATION FEE is $20.00. Individual entries are $10. Duo, Duo Commentary, and Multiple are $15.

Tournament will be on 2/10. Entries will be due on 2/7 at 9pm. $15 drop and add fee after this date/time.

Make checks payable to Birch Run High School.

In case of poor weather conditions or illness, registration fees are still due, as commitments for awards and such have been made.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPETITORS

We are offering declamation for Middle School contestants.

Middle school competitors may register for 9/10 categories if applicable.

Top Middle School will be recognized in sweepstakes & top middle school competitors in each event will be recognized.

LIMITED PREP

The impromptu theme for this year is: TBA

The Duo Commentary main topic is: TBA


SCHEDULE

Registration: 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM (in main entry way)

General Meeting: 8:30 AM (Auditorium)

Prep begins at 8:30 AM (Media Center for Limited Prep)

Prep Arrival: 8:15 AM (Media Center)

Round 1: 9:00 AM

Round 2: 10:30 AM

Round 3: 12:00 PM

Semis: 1:30 PM

Finals: 3:00 PM

Awards: ASAP (Auditorium)

Can't wait to see everyone there. Judge and timer ready?