Gloria Richardson Async

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Tournament Overview

Invite

Dear Forensics Coach,

We are thrilled to invite you to the Gloria Richardson Async, which will take place from Monday, February 24th, 2025, to Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. This tournament is named in honor of Gloria Richardson, a trailblazer in the civil rights movement, whose legacy of courage and advocacy continues to inspire us all. Click HERE to view our website for more information. 

Gloria Richardson was a pioneering civil rights activist best known for her leadership in the Cambridge movement in Maryland during the 1960s. She fought tirelessly for economic and social justice, advocating for desegregation, better housing, and fair employment opportunities. Her bold actions, including negotiating the Treaty of Cambridge with Robert F. Kennedy, left an indelible mark on the fight for equality and continues to inspire generations of activists.

We encourage all teams to register by Thursday, February 20th, 2025, to ensure a smooth and organized tournament experience. Our team is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every participant can shine. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of judging and feedback, ensuring that each competitor receives valuable insights to help them grow and excel in their craft.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the art of speech and debate. We are excited to see you all virtually and to celebrate the incredible talent within our community.

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Lighthouse Forensics Founders

Cole Harrison, Paris Wilson, Trey Baker

Format

Rounds will all be asynchronous judged via YouTube links. There will be four preliminary rounds with appropriate elimination rounds held. Reference the Operating Manual to see break levels for elimination rounds. 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

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 is NOT limited in the amount of events entered.

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 wait list. 

Judging

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 here on Tabroom.