Fall / Winter 2018

Tigard High School Speech and Debate Team Individual Member Contract

The basic terms and conditions of your membership on the Speech and Debate Team at Tigard High School are laid out in this Contract of Membership. The policies, procedures, and rules introduced in this contract must be followed by every member of the Speech and Debate Team, unless the member submits a written proposal for alternate membership terms, and that proposal is approved by the Team Advisor, Ms. Neish, for a custom contract. Violation of this contract may result in a member’s removal from the team.

Membership Expectations:

1. All members are required to attend two practices per week. (If a member is going to miss practice, the member must email Ms. Neish at cneish@ttsd.k12.or.us to notify her of the absence and explain why the absence is occurring. A pattern of unreasonable absences from practice will result in a formal review of the individual’s membership on the team.) At practices, members must work on their events or be assisting others with their events.
2. All members are required to attend the Fox Invitational on November 10.
3. Members must pay their dues ($50) by October 3.
4. Members must meet their individual fundraising expectations as outlined by the Co-Treasurers
5. (the support needed will depend on the event).
6. Compensation for team-related purchases (such as fundraising supplies) will be provided to
7. individual members if 1) the purchased was pre-approved by Ms. Neish and 2) the Co-Treasures
8. are given a receipt.
9. Members must be willing and proactive to supply the judges necessary for events.
10. Members of the Speech and Debate Team are expected to positively represent their team and
11. school, both on campus during practice, as well as during tournaments, by respecting an atmosphere of friendly competition. Members must not engage in negative talk about team members during or outside of practice (as this is not the same as constructive criticism).

Conduct During Tournaments:

1. All members of the Speech and Debate team must treat other teams with utmost respect. Any form of harassment toward another school will not be tolerated by the advisor or by the league.
2. All members must be present at the tournament on time, and check in with the supervising coach (Ms. Neish, or a fill-in adult) upon arrival.
3. All members must check their email and/or phone throughout events to stay informed.
4. All members and judges must check out with the supervising coach (Ms. Neish, or a fill-in adult)
5. whenever leaving the tournament.
6. Transportation: Ms. Neish is still investigating the official policies of Tigard High School
7. regarding students transporting themselves--or others--to OSAA activities. Members will be expected to follow the policies of Tigard High School and Tigard-Tualatin School District regarding transportation.

Signature Page of Commitment

I acknowledge that by signing this agreement, I have read, understood, and agree to all of the aforementioned commitments and recognize that my membership status in this team may be changed at any time if these standards are not met.

PRINT Student First Name ____________________________________

PRINT Student Last Name _____________________________________

Grade (circle): 9 10 11 12

International Student (circle): Yes No

Returning Member (circle): Yes No

Student Email Address: ______________________________________________ Student Cell Phone Number: (______)___________-_________________ Student T-Shirt Size: _________

Student Sweatshirt Size: ________

$50 Membership Dues (circle one): Cash Check (payable to Tigard High School)

Student Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

For Parents/Guardians:

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge that I have read and understood all of the above commitments for my child’s participation on the Tigard High School Speech and Debate Team.

Parent/ Guardian Contact Information:

Printed Name: _________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Email: ________________________ Printed Name: _________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Email: ________________________ Printed Name: _________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Email: ________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________________

Judge Information

First Name and Last Name of Judge 1: ___________________________________

Judging Experience (circle): No Experience 1-2 Tournaments 3+ Tournaments

Judge 1 Email Address: ___________________________________

Judge 1 Cell Phone Number: ( _____)_______-________________

Preferred Judging Time (circle one): Mornings Afternoons Evenings

First Name and Last Name of Judge 2 (if applicable): ______________________________

Judging Experience (circle): No Experience 1-2 Tournaments 3+ Tournaments

Judge 2 Email Address: __________________________________

Judge 2 Cell Phone Number: (______)_________-_____________

Preferred Judging Time (circle one): Mornings Afternoons Evenings

First Name and Last Name of Judge 3: ___________________________________

Judging Experience (circle): No Experience 1-2 Tournaments 3+ Tournaments

Judge 3 Email Address: ___________________________________

Judge 3 Cell Phone Number: ( _____)_______-________________

Preferred Judging Time (circle one): Mornings Afternoons Evenings