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Green Country Swing

 

            Tulsa Community College (TCC) and Northeastern State University (NSU) invite you to attend our 1st Green Country Swing Tournament.  The tournaments will be held at Tulsa Community College (Northeast Campus) on October 26th through Oct 28th. You will enter through the “joy of tournament” website.  Do not call in or email with your entries, instead use the website: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/ok/green  to record your own TCC entries (1st part of the swing) and the NSU entries (2nd part of swing) in the 2nd section.  This software program will notify you with a summary of students, events, and fees. 

            The tournament will feature two divisions of debate that will run separate from each other allowing debaters to compete in both forms: NPDA, and IPDA.  In addition we will be offering the following individual events: Poetry Interpretation, Prose Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Dramatic Duo Interpretation, Persuasive Speaking, Informative Speaking, Impromptu, After Dinner Speaking, Communication Analysis, Program of Oral Interpretation, Reader’s Theatre (Saturday only), Radio Broadcasting (Saturday only) and Children’s Lit (Sunday only). 

            The TCC Northeast Campus is located at 3727 E. Apache (the corner of Harvard and Apache) in Tulsa.  We are located just off Highway 11 just 2 miles west of the Airport.  Registration is in the Student Activities Building on the East side of the campus.  The campus is located approximately 5 minutes from downtown Tulsa.  We have listed hotels in that are located within four miles of the campus.  Most listed are located in downtown, interstate 244, or on highway 169 which runs north and south on the East side of Tulsa. 

            We are looking forward to hosting this swing tournament and hope to see you on the 26th through 28th of October. 

Amy Aldridge Sanford                                    Donna Goodwin & Joel Harris

NSU                                                    TCC

609 N. Grand Ave.                              3727 E. Apache          

Tahlequah 74464                                Tulsa, OK  74115

aldridga@nsuok.edu                           dgoodwin@tulsacc.edu

9918) 456-5511                                   (918) 595-8443

 

General Tournament Information

 

IPDA Debates Notes 
 

Again we are offering IPDA “Public Debate” to the Midwest.  It is scheduled to run separately from NPDA, allowing debaters to compete in both debate events. However, if competing in IPDA you will be unable to compete in Flight B events in either tournament. IPDA out-rounds will be held on Sunday. There will be two divisions, Novice and Varsity. If either division does not make they will be collapsed recognizing the top speakers in each category. The IPDA rules can be found at:  www.ipdadebate.org. This is a fun event and we encourage everyone to participate in this form of debate.

 

IPDA time formats are as followed (No prep time in round – Draw 30 minutes before the round starts)

            1st Affirmative                           5 minutes

            Cross Ex                                  2 minutes

            1st Negative                              7 minutes

            Cross Ex                                  2 minutes

            1st Affirmative Rebuttal             3 minutes

            1st Negative Rebuttal                4 minutes

            2nd Affirmative Rebuttal             3 minutes

Students will first meet at the same location as extemp draw to pick their topic. There will be five topics, with the negative striking one, then the affirmative, then the Neg, then the Aff, and the last resolution will be debated. Students can then use any form of research with prep time lasting 30 minutes. Here is an example of a pre-round resolution sheet. 
 
 
Sample IPDA Resolutions
 
1.      RE: Huckabee is the only choice in 2008
2.      RE: Don Imus should never work in radio again
3.      RE: Border policies should be revisited
4.      RE: Iraq is a success
5.      RE: Mexico is a better neighbor than Canada. 
 
Although IPDA is lax on prep materials, no evidence should be brought into the debate round. Use of evidence and common knowledge is similar to NPDA usage.
 
Judges for IPDA can be lay which include coaches, parents, IE students, Comm. students, anybody outside of high school. IPDA prides itself on having a diverse judging pool so that debaters must adapt to extremely varying paradigms. 
 
IPDA is growing in the region, but has limited availability in the Central States.  It is our desire to help bring this fun event to our students.
 
NPDA Debate Notes
 

NPDA will run separate from IPDA allowing students to compete in both debate events. However, students who participate in NPDA will not be allowed to compete in Reader’s Theatre. There will be two divisions, Novice and Varsity. If either division does not make they will be collapsed recognizing the top speakers in each category. Standard times will be used in NPDA format (7,8,8,8,4,5) with 15 minutes prep before the round. Teams are to meet in the rooms and judges will hand out the resolution. 

 
Time limit for Parliamentary Debate:
Prep time = 15 minutes before debate begins
Prime Minister = 7 minutes

Leader of Opposition = 8 minutes

Member of Government = 8 minutes

Member of Opposition = 8 minutes

Leader of Opposition rebuttal = 4 minutes

Prime Minister rebuttal = 5 minutes




Judging:
Each school must provide one judge for each two debate teams entered or fraction thereof, one judge for every 6 individual event entries or portion thereof.  We strongly encourage you to bring the necessary number of judges to cover your obligation.  Judging fees will be $40.00 for each uncovered NPDA team, $20.00 for each uncovered IPDA, $8.00 for each uncovered individual event judge.  Judges are obligated for one round after their team has been eliminated from competition.  
 
Overall Sweepstakes: We shall award sweepstakes trophies to the top three schools.  A school must be entered in both debate and IEs to be eligible to win the overall sweepstakes trophy.    
 
IE Events
 
 Debate
 
6 pts for 1st place
 
4 pts for a win or bye
 
5 pts for 2nd place
 
0 pts for a loss
 
4 pts for 3rd place
 
 
 
3 pts for 4th place
 
 
 
2 pts for 5th place
 
 
 
1 pt for 6th and below places
 
 
 
 
 
Entry Information
 
Submit all entries through the Joy of Tournaments at: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/ok/green 
 
A student may enter up to three events in both conflict patterns. No student will be allowed to enter more than three events per conflict pattern as this tends to make the tournament not run on time. NO EXCEPTIONS!
 
Conflicting Entries
·        Students may not enter IPDA and Flight B Events
·        Students may not enter NPDA and Reader’s Theatre
·        Students may not enter Extemp and Radio Broadcasting
·        Students MAY enter NPDA and IPDA
 
Please make POs and checks out to:
TCC Forensics 
Attn: Donna Goodwin
3727 E. Apache
Tulsa, OK  74115
FED  ID # is:  73-6017987
 
Please submit all entries through the Joy of Tournaments by Monday, October 22nd at 5:00 PM.  Entry fees will be assessed at that time.     Additions will only be allowed if there is room left in the event.   No additions can be made after Wednesday, October 24th at 5:00.  Drops will be assessed thereafter. 
 
E-mail:      dgoodwin@tulsacc.edu or   aldridga@nsuok.edu 
Fax:          (918) 595-7447                     
School #:  (918) 595-8443                or   (918) 444- 2896
Home #:    (918) 254-4174
 
NPDA - $40.00 per team
IPDA - $20.00 
Reader’s Theatre - $20.00 per entry (will be dropped if less than 3 entries)
Individual Events - $8.00 per event
Duo - $12.00
Uncovered NPDA Judge - $40.00
Uncovered IPDA Judge - $20.00
Uncovered Individual Events Judge(s) - $8.00 per slot (1 judge covers 6 entries per pattern.)  All changes, including drops, at registration will be subject to a $20 fee per change.
 
Hotel Information
 
* Comfort Inn Airport                                           * Days Inn – Tulsa Airport 
6730 E. Archer                                                     35 N Sheridan (just off 244)                                                 
Tulsa, OK 74115                                                 Tulsa, OK  74115
(918) 835-4444                                                   (918) 836-3931                     
$69.99 (4 adults) + tax                                          $52.00 + tax 2 dbl. bed                                  Call Mohammad Zahid                     (30 Rooms Blocked - held until Oct 15th)

(18 non-smoking 5 smoking queen dbl.      Call Pete or Andy

   Blocked until Oct 15th)

 

*  Rest Inn (formally Ramada Inn)                         Super 8 Tulsa Airport                      

7475 E. Admiral Pl..                                              6616 E. Archer St. (I 244- & Sheridan)

Tulsa, OK                                                             Tulsa, Ok

918 (836-8101)                                                    (918) 836-1981

866-204-7995                                                     Dbl. $55.00  Singles $50.00           

$40.00 Flat Rate                                                   53 rooms on property

100 rooms on property                                                

Call  Dee or Marlena                                       

 

 *Official Tournament Hotel 

 
 Tulsa Community College Tournament Tentative Schedule
 
Friday – October 26, 2007

10:00-11:00 Registration (Student Union 2nd floor on East side of campus)

11:00-12:15 Round 1 Parliamentary Debate

12:15-1:30 Round 2 Parli Debate

1:30-2:45 Round 3 Parli Debate

2:45-4:00 Round 4 Parli Debate

4:00-5:15 Round 5 Parli Debate

5:15 – 6:00 Dinner Break

6:00-6:30 Draw IPDA

6:30-7:00 Round 1 IPDA

7:00-7:30 Draw IPDA

7:30-8:00 Round 2 IPDA

8:00-8:30 Draw IPDA

8:30 – 9:00 Round 3 IPDA

 
Saturday – October 27, 2007

7:00-7:30 (Student Union 2nd floor on East side of campus)

7:30-8:00 Extemp/Radio Broadcasting Draw
8:00-9:15 Round I, Flight A (Poe,  Di,  Poi,  Per, Ext., Radio B-casting-swing 1 only )
9:15-10:30 Round I, Flight B (Pr,  Ads, Duo,  Inform, Imp,  CA), Round 4 IPDA Draw

9:45-10:15 Round 4 IPDA Debate
10:30-11:45 Round 6 Parliamentary Debate; Reader’s Theatre

11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:00-12:30 Extemp/Radio Broadcasting Draw
12:30-1:45 Round II, Flight A (Poe, Di, Poi, Per, Ext., Radio B-casting-swing 1 only)
1:45-3:00 Round II, Flight B (Pr,  Ads, Duo,  Inform, Imp,  CA), Round 5 IPDA Draw

2:15- 2:45 Round 5 IPDA Debate
3:00-4:15 Parliamentary Quarters; Reader’s Theatre (if needed)
4:15-4:45 Extemp/Radio Broadcasting Draw for Finals
4:45-6:00 Finals for A Events (Poe,  Di,  Poi,  Per, Ext., Radio B-casting-swing 1 only )
6:00-7:15 Finals for flight B (Pr,  Ads, Duo,  Inform, Imp,  CA), Round 6 IPDA Draw

6:30- 7:00 Round 6 IPDA Debate

Awards – ASAP  - (Parli Debate Semis and Finals will occur following the awards assembly )
7:15-8:30 Parliamentary Semis; Reader’s Theatre Finals (if needed)
8:30-9:30 Parliamentary Finals

 
Sunday – October 28, 2007 

7:00-7:30 (Student Union 2nd floor on East side of campus)

7:30-8:00 Extemp Draw, IPDA Draw

8:00-9:15 Round 1 Flight A (Pr, Ads, Duo, Inform, CA , Ext), IPDA Quarters 

9:15-10:30 Round I Flight B (Poe, Di, Poi, Per, Imp., Childs Lit.)  

10:30-11:00 Extemp Draw, IPDA Draw
11:00-12:15 Round 2 Flight A (Pr, Ads, Duo, Inform, CA , Ext), IPDA Semis

12:15-12:45 Lunch

12:45-2:00 Round 2 Flight B (Poe, Di, Poi, Per, Imp., Childs Lit.) 

2:00-2:30 Extemp Draw, IPDA Draw

2:30-3:45 Flight A Finals (Pr, Ads, Duo, Inform, CA , Ext), IPDA Finals

3:45-5:00 Flight B Finals (Poe, Di, Poi, Per, Imp., Childs Lit.) 

5:00 (or ASAP) Awards Assembly 

The tournament hosts reserve the right to make changes to the schedule if the need warrants doing so.
Experimental Events Descriptions:

Radio Speaking--Radio--This is essentially a radio news broadcast of 5 minutes.  The students will receive a wire service or similar news and prepare a broadcast making this a limited prep event.  The broadcast must include international, national and local news, as well as sports, weather and a commercial.  The speakers speak with his/her back to the judge. Time is of the essence in this event.  There will be 30 minutes prep time at the draw.

 

Oral Interpretation of Children’s Literature-      A selection or selections from prose, poetry, or a play of a serious or humorous nature suitable for second, third, or fourth grade children.  Materials must be from a published source.  Properties and costumes are encouraged.  Maximum time limit is 6 minutes including introductions, set-up and take down of properties and costumes.