2011 Flying L Invitational

17^th Annual Flying L Speech & Debate Invitational
September 17, 2011

The Ft Lauderdale Debate Team cordially invites you to the 2011 "Flying L" . Please read the invitation carefully and adhere to all deadlines. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Events offered:

Debate Events
a.     Policy Debate (Open)
        **11-12 NFL Topic**
b.     Lincoln Douglas Debate (Novice and Varsity)
        **Sept-Oct Topic**
c.     Public Forum (Novice and Varsity)
        **Sept. Topic**
d.     Student Congress (Novice and Varsity)

Speech Events
a.      Dramatic Performance (Varsity)
b.      Dramatic Performance (Novice)
c. Mixed Extemporaneous Speaking (Varsity)
d. Mixed Extemporaneous Speaking (Novice)
e. Oral Interpretation (Varsity)
f. Oral Interpretation (Novice)
g.      Duo Interpretation (Novice and Varsity)
h.      Original Oratory (Novice and Varsity)

***Novice divisions are for students who have less than 25 NFL points/or equivalent experience before the start of the 2011-12 season. ***

Limits:

6 entries per event; all others will be wait-listed! Any event that does not reach a 15-person (or 15-team) field by the registration deadline will be eliminated or combined.

Double Entries:

Doubling is permitted in any two speech events. There is no doubling allowed if entered in a debate event.

Judge Requirements:

a.      1 judge per 2 TD/LD/PF
b.      1 judge per 5 IE
c.      LIMITED number of judges for hire at $75.00

Congress Bills:

Tier 1 legislation will be due September 7. This means that these titles will be guaranteed to be the first debated. Because there are always late submissions we will create a Tier 2. These will be used when the first tier is exhausted. Sept 9 is the deadline for this group. No titles will be accepted after that date. You should send them to my email, James.Wakefield@browardschools.com. They will be posted as they are received on the invitation website www.joyoftournaments.com. Please limit each division to two titles. If the list is short we will allow extra titles added from the second tier. Label your legislation as novice, varsity, or both. The docket will be set at the tournament.

Lunch:

Student meals will consist of a Sub, Chips, and Drink. Choices are: Turkey & Cheese, Italian, Tuna, or Veggie. Please specify sub choices with your registration. Schools not entering specific lunches will have turkey ordered and will be charged accordingly. All judges will receive a lunch buffet. The cost is $6.00. Fee adjustments will be made for judge meals not ordered to match a school's entry.

Fees:

$13.00 per person per event. $26.00 per team event. This includes lunch! Entries close on Monday September 12th at 4pm. Under-registered events will be announced that same day. Wait-listed students will be notified of their status as soon as possible. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday drops will lose entry fee and judge meal costs. Friday drops will be $10.00 per change plus entry fee and judge meal costs. On the day of the tournament, drops will be $25.00!

Times:

Registration will begin at 7:00am and end promptly at 8:00am. The location will be the Media Center. All judges should report to the Media Center. Extemp will draw in Room 176 in Building 2 (mini auditorium). Postings will be at the bottom of the Media Center steps as soon as events become available. THERE WILL BE NO FORMAL OPENING ASSEMBLY.

Directions:

Interstate 95 to Sunrise Blvd. Go East on Sunrise to NE 4^th Ave. Go North to 16^th St. The school is on the right. Park in the last lot near the Pool.

To Register:

Contact Info:

Phone: (754) 322-1119
Fax: (754) 322-1182
Day of Tournament changes: (954) 830-8727
E-mail address: James.Wakefield@browardschools.com,