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Topic: South DDF End of Season Get-Together

Time: Apr 7, 2021 06:00 PM Alaska

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Topic: South DDF 2/9

Time: Feb 8, 2021 05:00 PM Alaska

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Topic: DDF Meeting 1/14/21

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Topic: South DDF Practice 1/14/21

Time: Jan 14, 2021 04:30 PM Alaska

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Zoom Hangout Info: Thursday 12/10 @ 4:30 pm (refreshed each week)

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Topic: South DDF hangout 1/21/21

Time: Jan 21, 2021 04:30 PM Alaska

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First practice: Thursday 9/10 @ 4:30pm

The first practice of the season will be held virtually at 4:30pm this Thursday. Zoom info is below, and we will begin promptly on the half-hour. Looking forward to kicking things off!

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Topic: South DDF Practice 9/8/20

Time: Sep 10, 2020 04:30 PM Alaska

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Practice status still under negotiation

I apologize for the delay in finalizing practice times. I am still communicating with ASD and South administration about whether all-virtual practices will be allowed or if there is a location on-campus that we would be permitted to use, with appropriate safety measures. I will update here and the Facebook group as soon as I know for sure. Thank you for your patience.

Team Informational Session recording available

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the team's first Zoom info session. The session recording is available here.

Stay tuned for an announcement regarding next week's practice.

2020-2021 Activities are on: Informational Meeting 8/27

Good news! ASD has given the go-ahead for activities to begin, with a few caveats.

The District is anticipating publishing the Fall Mitigation Plan for DDF today. The Anchorage DDF coaches will be meeting Wednesday to discuss further.

I will be holding a team open forum this Thursday at 6:30pm on Zoom, and will record it for anyone who cannot make the call-in time. This will serve as the introductory meeting for the season, including going over revisions to the handbook and anticipated practice schedule.

Zoom info is below:

Topic: South DDF Info Forum

Time: Aug 27, 2020 06:30 PM Alaska

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2020-2021 Season Status

Dear South DDF parents and competitors,

To say this summer has been interesting is a major understatement. I don’t know how COVID-19 has affected each of you individually, but it is my hope that you and your loved ones have been able to stay safe amidst everything.

I apologize for the lateness of this letter, but I felt it best to wait until I knew more concrete information about the current state of ASD activities before engaging in any speculation about how the upcoming season will be handled. Unfortunately, at this date, I still know very little for certain, but I wanted to establish contact and assure you that other DDF coaches and I are engaged with the District in determining how DDF will be handled. Currently, all sports and activities are still postponed to coincide with the start of the school year on August 20, and I am not permitted to engage in any organized practices or activities until ASD gives a go-ahead.

I do not want to make any speculative statements about what options are on the table if we do not get a full go-ahead on the 20^th, as there are simply too many moving parts to tell. However, if online competition or partial-physical competition is permitted, I am prepared to make shifts to our practice and competition schedule to accommodate these modes. I will be meeting with ASAA reps next week to discuss more about the season, and will subsequently share any info I am allowed to.

Lastly, I want to echo our activities principal’s words to complete your annual paperwork in PlanetHS, instructions for which are below, but please hold off paying online for DDF until we know more.

Thank you all for your patience, and your interest in continuing to participate in DDF. I know that there are thousands of competing demands for your limited time, attention, and bandwidth at the moment, and am grateful to coach such an engaged and passionate team. It is my sincere hope that we are able to compete in some form, but above all else, my goal is to do my part in flattening the curve and protecting our community.

End of Season Banquet Postponed & Coach Survey available

Due to the health recommendations around COVID-19 from national, state, and municipal authorities, I have decided to postpone the traditional end-of-season banquet indefinitely. It is my hope that conditions improve to the point that we can safely hold the banquet before the end of April, but for now it is simply too soon to say. If we are unable to hold a formal banquet this year, I will still arrange for varsity letters to be distributed, and I welcome any other ideas for hosting a virtual get-together.

Practices Over!

And just like that, another excellent season comes to an end. I'm incredibly proud of everyone on the team and everything you've accomplished this year.

Stay tuned here and to the state groupchat for information relating to the end of season party.

No practice 2/18

There will be no practice today, 2/18.

Practice will be held on Thursday 2/20. Please bring your ballots from state.

Team Photos Reminder

Team photos will be taken on Monday, February 10 in the auditeria at the start of lunch, 10:47 AM. Please meet at the stairs and wear either tournament dress or South-branded gear.

All State Tournament info is now posted on the Upcoming Tournament tab.

Mandatory: State DDF Information Meeting

There will be a mandatory informational out of district travel meeting for all students who will be competing/traveling to Juneau for State. All students should have a parent accompany them at the meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 3 at 6pm at King Tech High School in Meeting Room 1. All necessary travel forms will be available at the meeting. Please come prepared with any questions you might have about the travel process. ASD representatives will be available to answer them.

State DDF Team announced

Congratulations to the following competitors who have been selected to represent South at the State DDF Championships in Juneau!

• Adil Khan

• David Bascom

• Grayson Shaw

• Vihan Garg

• Joseph Rzeszut

• Ivan Varga

• Reagan Baldwin

• Daniel McConnell

• Ryan Bascom

• Armine Kardashyan

• Gabriella Shaw

• Eric Hamann

• Declan Meeks

• Grayling Peterson

Christmas break announcements!

• The team holiday party will be held on Monday, December 23rd, beginning at 5:45 at 5318 Wood Hall Drive. Please bring a dish to share. Alumni welcome!

• There will be an optional debate practice at 5:30pm on Thursday, January 2 at the Kaladi Bros on Brayton Drive. We will focus on analyzing the new LD topic, but PF and CX debaters are welcome as well for case review.

There will be a brief practice Tuesday, December 17th. There will be no practice on Thursday and no mandatory practices over winter break.

Final decisions re: a holiday party will be announced shortly.

Good luck to everyone on finals!

No practice 12/10

There will be no practice this Tuesday, December 10.

Practice cancelled 11/14

All afterschool actiities, including DDF have been cancelled due to declining weather conditions. Do not report to H110 for practice today. All relevant information regarding the tournament on Friday is available on the Upcoming Tournament page.

Announcements from week 10/13:

• Students must be at the school at 2pm Friday 10/18 and 7:30AM Saturday 10/19 to help with the tournament.

Announcements from Week 9/30

• Tournament prep will be occuring alongside practice for the next two weeks. Team members will assist in

  • copying ballot folders

  • writing thank you cards

  • making hall signs

  • other tasks as assigned

Announcements from Week 9/23

• Turn in eligibility tickets & handbook acknowledgements ASAP! You cannot get on the bus to the tournamnet without them!

• All updated tournament info is available on the "Upcoming Tournamenet" tab.

Announcements from Week 9/16

• Turn in eligibility tickets & handbook acknowledgements ASAP! These are essential for competition

• Congratulations to our Captains for 2019

  • Speech: Grayson Shaw

  • Drama: Adil Khan

  • Debate: Vihan Garg

Announcements from Week 9/9

• Turn in eligibility tickets & handbook acknowledgements ASAP! These are essential for competition

• Elections for Speech, Drama, & Debate Captains will be held next Tuesday, 9/17.

• Entry forms for the Eagle River tournament will be available Tuesday, 9/17. The deadline will be Thursday, 9/19.

DDF Jamboree info:

The 2nd Annual DDF Jamboree will be held at Service High School this Friday, September 6th from 3 to 7:30pm. This event serves as an introduction to the season for new and old competitors alike, as well as for their parents. Event overviews, skill workshops, improve games, and all manner of fun activities await!

• We will be sharing a bus with Dimond High School for the event. The bus will be depart from the front doors of South at 2:30pm, and return to South at 8:15pm.

• There will be a judges’ training workshop hosted by the Seawolf Debate Team at 6pm. This is a great opportunity to learn what judging is all about. If you decide to attend the workshop and take your student home afterward, please remember to see me before you leave.

• Pizza will be provided for dinner. We ask that students bring $3-5 to contribute for dinner costs.

8/28/19: 2019-2020 schedule confirmed

The competition schedule for the 2019-2020 year will be:

1. DDF Jamboree: 9/6 @ Service HS

2. Eagle River: 9/27-9/28

3. South: 10/18-10/19

4. West: 11/15-11/16

5. Bartlett: 12/6-12/7

6. Dimond: 1/17/20-1/18/20

7. Service: 1/31-2/1 (February debate topics used)

8. State (Juneau): 2/13-2/15