General Information
Welcome to the 2016 Metro Leagues.
Host:
Our host is once again GR Innovation Central.
Address: 421 Fountain St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Please use the side parking lot off of Fountain for parking.
Thank you to Mr. Frost, Ms. Schuler, and Ms. McCready for hosting us.
Thank you previously to East Kentwood and Forest Hill Central for hosting.
Director:
Once again, thank you to Rev. VanderMeer for all your dedication and work to make this happen!
Dates:
All are Wednesdays throughout October and November.
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
November 16* (with awards)
Banquet.
Please note we are willing to host another banquet with your help. Please visit this link to confirm if you would like to participate.
Schedule:
For the first 4 weeks - our schedule will tentatively be:
General Meeting 3:10-3:20.
Round I: 3:30 (or as close to it as we can).
Round II: 5:15 (or as close to it as we can).
For the final night - we will add awards at 8:00pm. We expect to be done by 8:45pm. There will be an optional banquet that final night while we patiently await tabulation for results.
Reminders:
- Share
- Care
- Involve and Include. Access.
- 8 minute constructives, 5 minute rebuttals, 3 minute cross-examinations
- 8 minutes for preparation time
- Judges - be mindful of technology for both you and your debaters. save tech usage. Judges - give the students your undivided attention during the speeches.
- Take care of the rooms. Affirmatives you are responsible for the room to be completely clean at the end of the night! No touching teacher's stuff!
Links to important league materials.
Judge Ethics Form (blank) Google Doc PDF Below
This form outlines our communal expectations as an educational and critical thinking community.
Ballot Google Doc PDF Below
Please use this ballot to adjudicate these debates. They will be provided at leagues.
Judge Information
Judge Philosophy Forms (blank) Google Doc PDF Below
These forms outline the views of our judges. This allows our judges to flush out and make transparent any biases plus help the students adapt to any preferences.
Completed Judge Philosophy Forms - By Judge
As judges complete these forms, we will post for student and coach use.
Judges Notes:
Half points are permitted (no tenths yet)
Please be mindful to ensure all students are welcomed
Paperless and paper debate - time should not be taken for flashing. Please ensure no one preps during this time.
Schematics: *Please know these are likely to change based on week-to-week school availability.
Week 1. October 19, 2016
Round 1. Novice and Open PDF Below
Round 2. Novice and Open PDF Below
WEEK 1 TAB. DRAFT (excel). Please verify information is correct. Leagues is unique in all the forfeits/wins/changes. Please verify.
Week 2. October 26, 2016
Round 3. Novice and Open PDF Below
Round 4. Novice and Open PDF Below
Week 2 TAB. DRAFT. (Link to Excel). Please verify information is correct.
Week 3. November 2, 2016
Round 5. Novice and Open (Link to PDF)
Round 6. Novice and Open (Link to PDF)
Week 3 TAB. Draft. (Link to Excel)
Week 4. November 9, 2016
Round 7. Novice and Open (Link to PDF)
Round 8. Novice and Open (Link to PDF)
Week 4. TAB. DRAFT (excel)
November 16, 2016
Round 9. Novice and Open (Link to PDF)(Note: The cover page says round 8 - it is round 9)
Round 10. Novice and Open (Link to PDF)
Final Tab Sheets (Link to Excel)
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS:
FACILITATING SCHOOLS:
Congratulations to all!!!
FINAL RESULTS:
NOVICE TEAMS
1. Rockford #29
2. Rockford #24
3. Kenowa Hills #28
4. Northview #33
NOVICE SPEAKERS
OPEN TEAMS
OPEN SPEAKERS