West Bend

Challenge Debate Tournament

Format:

Saturday, November 5th, in person at West Bend East/West High Schools using a challenge format.

Topics: LD and PF will use the November/December Topics

NCX Packet restrictions are lifted, but teams must follow all other restrictions.

Divisions: We’re offering all 6 WDCA divisions. If a division isn’t viable on its own, we will collapse divisions. If we need to do that, we will endeavor to keep N/JV separate for as many rounds as possible. After that, it will be treated as 1 division.

Judges: 1 for every two entries, or fraction thereof. LD, PF, NCX, and VCX pools will remain separate to the extent possible. We will move judges where necessary and logical.

Fees: Policy and PF $30, LD $20. Make checks payable to West Bend Debate and mail to West Bend Debate ℅ John Knetzger 1305 E. Decorah Road West Bend, WI 53095. We reserve the right to fine schools for missing/late judges.

Hired judges: You might be able to hire on from the tournament for $150, but I won’t have a ton available.

Tournament format:

Rounds will not be paired by the computer, Teams will have the opportunity to choose their own opponent. We will have boards setup with teams separated into 2 columns based on the results of the previous round. Starting at the bottom of each column, teams will choose an opponent from the teams on their side of the board. In policy and LD, the team challenged will choose sides. In PF, the challenged team wins the coin toss. Teams may debate a second time. If they do, something must be different (sides in Policy/LD, sides or speaker order in PF).

Two restrictions are in place.

1. Teams may not debate their own school, provided they aren’t more than half of the column to begin with.

2. Teams may not force a school to debate itself.

We will go over the process before we begin the challenges. If this is new for you, don’t worry, it’s fun and you’ll catch on quickly. If you’ve been around for a while, the process will feel pretty similar to the Appleton East Challenge of such happy memory.

Schedule:

Saturday:

Round 1 challenges begin at 8:00 AM in the West Cafeteria

Round 1 begins by 8:30 AM.

Rounds will continue as quickly as possible. You will have time to eat.

PF/LD will have 5 rounds total.

Policy will have 3 rounds total

There will not be any elimination rounds. Awards will follow the last round. The challenge process adds a little time to the day. We estimate awards around 5 PM, though last year, we finished well before this time.

Concessions: We will have food. It will be good. You will want to buy some. If you have dietary needs, please reach out ASAP and we’ll work together on it.

Key Rooms: With remodeling in the building, the tab room will be the West Library, not the East Library. Students should gather in the West Cafeteria. Judge’s lounge TBA. We will have maps available.

Questions?? Please ask. I don’t work in the building so please don’t call the school. They won’t be able to help you. Reach out to me directly.

John Knetzger

Head Coach

John.Knetzger@gmail.com

414.378.2839

Rachael Granec

Assistant Coach