February Forensics Frenzy

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Tournament Overview

Invite

Dear Forensics Coach,

We are excited to extend a warm invitation to you for the Lighthouse February Forensics Frenzy, a speech and debate tournament. Join us on Friday, February 7th, 2025, as we gather on the NSDA’s Campus for a day filled with intellectual challenge, camaraderie, and the celebration of eloquence. HERE is the link to our website.

We know that preparing for a tournament requires dedication, hard work, and a lot of heart. That’s why we are committed to creating an environment that is both supportive and inspiring. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or stepping into the world of speech and debate for the first time, we welcome you with open arms and encourage you to bring your unique voice to the stage.

To ensure everything runs smoothly, we ask that all registrations be completed by Monday, January 3rd, 2025. This will give us the time we need to make all the necessary arrangements and ensure that you have the best possible experience. We are eager to see the creativity, insight, and eloquence that each participant will bring to the tournament.

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Lighthouse Forensics Founders

Cole Harrison, Pairs Wilson, Trey Baker

Format

Rounds will all be judged via NSDA Campus. There will be one session of Congressional Debate and one round of Policy. There will be two rounds of all other Debate and Individual Events. A schedule can be found on Tabroom.

Events and Entries

Events

If there is an event that isn’t offered that you would like to see offered, please email the Tournament Director. 

Entries

The minimum number of entries for Policy Debate, Public Forum, Lincoln Douglas, and World Schools Debate are all four entries from at least three different schools. 

There must be at least 12 Congressional Debate entries from at least three different schools for Congress to be run.

There must be at least four entries in any Interpretation Individual Event for Interpretation IEs to be held.

There must be at least four entries in any Public Address Individual Event for Public Address IEs to be held.

A contestant may enter into one flavor of any kind of debate OR enter in individual events. If IEs are chosen, it is to the coach's discretion how many events are entered, however rounds will not be held or changed to facilitate multi entry. 

All entry fees are $5. To pay fees on Venmo or PayPal, send them to @treybaker522 and then send the receipt by email to the tournament director. If those payment methods don’t work for you, please reach out and something can be arranged. It costs $20 to drop an entry after the deadline. 

All entries must be registered on Tabroom, fill out the Entry Form, and have fines paid before they will be allowed off the waitlist. 

Judging

One judge is required for every two debate entries or fraction thereof. One judge is required for every five Congressional Debate entries or fraction thereof. One judge is required for every five Speech entries or fraction thereof.

Judges are required to stay one round beyond their school’s elimination from the tournament. There are judges for hire. Judges may also register themselves for hire on Tabroom.