General Information

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Academic Events:

• All schools will compete in one division.
• Coaches are requested to help grade objective/tested events.
• Paid graders will be provided in Ready Writing, Spelling, and all Journalism events, so schools will be limited to five (5) entries in each of these events.
• Journalism and Ready Writing will be held in a computer lab. You are welcome to bring your laptops, printers, etc but not required.
• Objective/tested events will be limited to eight (8) entries per school.
• Computer Science will have written and hands-on.
• Math & Science events will be divided into 9/10 grade and 11/12 grade for individual awards but will be combined for the team award.
• Schools will receive blank test copies electronically after the tournament.
• We will have a hospitality room for adults attending the tournament and concession stand for students.

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Speech & Debate Events:

• LD will use the Spring UIL topic.
• CX will use the current UIL topic.
• Debate competitors may cross enter in speech events as the schedule allows.
• Debate awards will be determined from 4 rounds. The 3rd and 4th rounds will be power matched.
• Extemp draw will be held 30 minutes prior to the start times listed on the schedule unless otherwise noted.
• Internet will be allowed in the draw room at coach discretion.
• Poetry/Prose documentation will not be checked. Finals will be readers' choice.
• All speech judges/coaches are considered stand-by throughout the tournament. Schools whose judge does not show up for their assigned round will incur the FULL judge fee.
• Video/audio taping of rounds is not permitted.

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If you are interested in being hired to judge & are available for this tournament, contact Julian Erdmann (julian.t.erdmann@gmail.com) or submit this form