Mae Mallory Async

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Tournament Overview

Invite

Dear Forensics Coach,

We are excited to invite you to the Mae Mallory Async, a speech and debate tournament that will be held asynchronously from Monday, February 10th to Sunday, February 16th. This format allows participants to engage in the competition at their own pace, providing flexibility while maintaining the high standards of speech and debate. To participate in the Mae Mallory Async, please ensure that your registration is completed by Thursday, February 6th. HERE is the link to our website for more information.

This tournament is named in honor of Mae Mallory, a remarkable civil rights activist and Black Power movement leader. Born in 1927, Mallory was a fierce advocate for school desegregation and black armed self-defense. She is best known for her role in the Harlem Nine, a group of parents who fought against the segregation of New York City public schools in the 1950s. Mallory's courage and determination in the face of adversity have left an indelible mark on the fight for equality and justice. By naming this tournament after her, we aim to celebrate her legacy and inspire participants to embody her spirit of resilience and advocacy.

Thank you for your continued dedication to the art of speech and debate. We look forward to your participation in the Mae Mallory Async and to celebrating the achievements of all competitors. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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Lighthouse Forensics Founders

Cole Harrison, Paris Wilson, and 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.