[eDebate] 51st Annual George R. R. Pflaum Debate Tournament Invite - Emporia State University

[Samuel Maurer]

The tournament is now open for registration on debateresults.com.

Sam Maurer


On 8/24/06, Samuel Maurer <chairman.maurer at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Community,

>

>  On behalf of Emporia State University, the Department of Communication and

> Theatre, and Hornet Debate, it is my privilege to invite you to the

> 51st Annual George R. R. Pflaum Debate Tournament in Emporia, KS. The

> tournament will be held Oct 21-23, 2006 with Registration at the

> tournament hotel, Holiday Inn Express, on October 20th.

>

>  We are pleased to be offering 6 rounds of debate in Open, Junior Varsity

> and novice divisions. We know many prefer an 8 round format, however, we

> believe that a 6 round format encourages wellness (and sleep). Final round

> schedule will depend on entries and facilities. We will make every effort

> to keep divisions separate, but again, divisions are entry dependent.

> A final schedule

> will follow closer to the tournament date.

>

>  We believe we offer a fine slate of competition in the Midwest tradition,

> as well as great hospitality, as some of you who have been here before can

> attest. We will continue that hospitality and then some.

>

>  We do have one concern and that is hotel space. Emporia has

> become a favorite for regional soccer meets and just such one is happening

> on the chosen weekend, all month actually. Therefore hotel space is at a

> premium. I hope everyone takes advantage of this opportunity to grab hotel

> rooms early.

>

>  We do hope you will join us here in October to help celebrate our

> tournament.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Sam Maurer

> Director of Debate

> smaurer at emporia.edu

> (620) 341-5705 office

> (509) 270-1507 cell

>

> James Taylor

> Assistant Director of Debate

>

> Dustin Rimmey

> University Activities Coordinator

>

> Chad Woolard

> Academic Secretary

>

> LODGING INFORMATION - MAKE RESERVATIONS SOON.

>

> TOURNAMENT HOTEL – The block will be released on October 6th, the

> block is reserved under ESU Debate or group code ESD.

>

> The Holiday Inn Express - 2921 W 18th Avenue (620) 341-9393 $79.00

>

> We have made arrangements for a 79.00 rate for this hotel. That includes

> several "suites" with two queens, and sleeper couches for the same

> rate! First come, first served.

>

> I am told that all rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, and that a pool

> and continental breakfasts are available. Pairings will be put out at this

> hotel.

>

> NOTE - the good news is a majority of the block is suites, the bad

> news is about 1/4 of the block is Kings. No choice here, it was the

> best of all options, many of the suites can accommodate many bodies.

>

> OVERFLOW HOTELS

>

> OVERFLOW – Travelodge & Conference Center - 2700 W. 18th Avenue

>          (620) 343-2200.  The block is reserved under ESU Debate.

>

> We have made arrangements for a 55.00 rate for this hotel.

>

> The overflow block will only be held officially until October 2nd. After that

> you can probably still get the block rate if rooms are still

> available. Many more doubles

> available.

>

> Fairfield Inn-- right next door to the tournament hotel. (620) 342-4445

> No overflow block, but sometimes they can work you in.

>

> Budget Host Inn - 1830 East Highway 50 (620)343-6922 Rate: Cheap, like $40

> or so, call and ask for a corporate discount. This is the cheap hotel.

> Its not officially an overflow hotel, but teams have stayed here in

> the past to save money. Its not pretty, but it's not bad.

>

> Need more hotels? email and ask.

>

> TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

>

> TRANSPORTATION: Emporia is located at the major highway junction of I-335

> and I-35. Those of you driving will have little trouble finding the

> University or the hotel, as both are located within two blocks of

> I-35. For those of you flying, the Emporia airport does have shuttle

> service to KCI, but you will find flying into Kansas City

> International Airport the cheapest option. ESU is unable to provide

> shuttle

> service to KCI airport. If you need help with directions of travel, do not

> hesitate to email us.

>

> GUIDELINES: The Pflaum will abide by all relevant CEDA guidelines on sexual

> harassment and debater eligibility.

>

> TOPIC: We will use the 2006-07 CEDA/NDT topic.

>

> TIMES: 9-3-6 with 10 minutes prep

>

> DIVISIONS: We will offer Novice, Junior Varsity and Open levels of

> competition, eligibility by CEDA guidelines. We reserve the right to collapse

> divisions if entries warrant. We will try to preserve novice as a primary

> concern.

>

> AWARDS: will be awarded to the top 10 speakers in all divisions that

> warrant, more if the numbers are there, less if not. Suitable awards will

> be given to all out round participants.

>

> SMOKING: ESU is a minimal smoking campus, smoking is allowed 25ft away

> from buildings, we ask your help in enforcing this policy as well as

> being aware of the mess smoking creates outside of buildings.

>

> ELIMINATION ROUNDS: Will be held as per the CEDA formula, we anticipate at

> least quarters in all divisions, octos in open.

>

> ENTRY FEES: $80 per policy team.

>

> JUDGING GUIDELINES: Each team is expected to provide one qualified judge

> for every two teams entered. One team will equal a half commitment (3

> rounds). Fees for uncovered teams will be $100, of course we would rather

> have your judges than your money. We reserve the right to limit entries

> based on available judges from any school. We do not have any judges

> available locally for hire at this time (except JT who might be spoken for

> already). We encourage you to post to edebate to get folks to come out of

> the woodwork. If you have judges for hire, please let us know ASAP, and we

> will get them hooked up with folks. Each judge is expected to render a

> decision before the start time of the next round, in a timely manner, with

> ONE team given the win. ALL JUDGES ARE OBLIGATED THROUGH THE FIRST

> ELIM ROUND OR ONE ROUND PAST THE ELIMINATION OF THEIR SQUAD, Please

> abide by that rule.

>

> ENTRIES: We support the Brushke site, and entry ability should be up this

> evening. Deadline for Entries is Wednesday, October 12th, please send them

> in early so we can plan food.

>

> Get your entries in ASAP.

>

> ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

>

> Friday, October 20th

>

> 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Registration, Holiday Inn Express (pairings may be released

> at 10 p.m. or so for 1 and 2)

>

> Saturday, October 21th

> 8 a.m. Pairing released (Holiday Inn Express, if not Friday)

>

> 9 a.m. ROUND ONE (Preset)

>

> 11:30 LUNCH (Lakeview cafeteria)

>

> 1 p.m. ROUND TWO (Preset)

>

> 4 p.m. ROUND THREE (Powered)

>

> Sunday, October 22th

> 8 a.m. Pairings released (Holiday Inn Express)

>

> 9 a.m. ROUND FOUR (Powered)

>

> 11:30 LUNCH (Skyline cafeteria)

>

> 1 p.m. ROUND FIVE (Powered)

>

> 4 p.m. ROUND SIX (Powered)

>

> 7 p.m. Partials if necessary

>

> THAT NIGHT - Hospitality, TBA

>

> Monday, October 23th

>

> 7:30 a.m. Pairing released, Holiday Inn Express

>

> 8:30 a.m. Elim Round I

>

> 10:30 or ASAP Awards Assembly.

>

> ASAP - remaining Elim rounds.

>