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CAL Berkeley National Parli Invitational 11/11-12

November 11, 2017 @ 8:25 am - November 12, 2017 @ 9:30 pm

  • Debate Events:  Parliamentary Debate
  • Two Divisions: 6th – 12th + 5th if Coach’s permission
    1)  JV
    2)  Open/Varsity
  • Where & When
    • Saturday, 11/11 at 8:30 am – Sunday, 11/12 ca. 9:30 pm – Schedule
    • University of Berkeley – Campus Map
  • Saturday, 11/11 from 8:25 am to end (7-11 pm) – 4 Preliminary Rounds
    • Locations: Dwinelle Hall, Wheeler Hall (enter campus through Sather Gate & take right) & perhaps the Valley Life Sciences Building – Campus Map
    • Check In/Register: 8:25 am in the Dwinelle Hall Lobby
      • Round 1 Topic Announcement: 9 am
    • Medical Release and Liability Waiver due by Thursday, 11/9
    • Judge Room: TBD
      • Judge Orientation: TBD
    • Tab: TBD
    • Mandatory Equity Forum/Lunch: 1:30 – 3:15 pm (between 2nd & 3rd round)
      • We will also be hosting a mandatory equity forum during lunch on Saturday, discussing issues of bias, micro-aggressions and harassment in the community.
  • Sunday, 11/12 from 7:30 am to End (8-10 pm) – 5th Prelim, Awards & 5 Elim Rounds
    • Check In: 7:30 am in the Dwinelle Hall Lobby
      • Round 5 Topic Announcement: 8 am
    • Lunch: 12:15 – 1:30 pm
    • Awards: 3:30 pm

Registration: Thursday, 10/26 – Wednesday, 11/1

Register Here

 

Debaters please read:  Debater & Prep Rules
Judges please read:  Judge Information

Info:

  • NPDI: Updates, Announcements, Prelim Topic Areas & Topics.
  • Internet: The network name is “Cal Visitor” and requires no password.
  • Food near Campus
  • Parking: a list of all lots by price and general tips for how best to park at Cal. Lots are closed from 2 – 5 am.
    • Hotel Parking (per night): $30
    • Dwinelle Lot – 209 Schlessinger Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    • The best free option is street parking, but those are usually capped at 8 hours except Sundays.

Tournament Prep (optional):

  • Thursday, 11/9 from 3:15 – 6 pm
    • Hillview Middle School – Room G4 or B11
  • Friday, 11/10 from ca. 2:30 – 5:30 pm & ca. 7 pm – bedtime
    • Graduate Berkeley – Hotel Lobby
  • Arriving late and leaving early ok
  • Bring a device for online prep and some snacks

Participation Requirements:

  • Students need permission from Coach Brier to attend.
  • Students must register by the deadline.
  • All fees must be paid by Thursday, 11/2/17.
  • Judging Requirement:  Each TEAM needs to have 1 adult, who will be available to judge all rounds.
    • Judges need to be available: Sat. 11/11 from 8:25 am – 10 pm and Sun. 11/12 from 7:30 am – 4 pm.
  • Guardian Requirement:  1 adult may the Guardian of 4 Debaters. Each Debater needs to have 1 adult present, who will be responsible for them while at the tournament. The Guardian does not have to be a parent.

Fees:

  • Per Student (covers: entry, Coach’s lodging & time + if applicable hired judge):
    • Providing Judge:  $185
    • Hiring Judge:  $285
  • Hotel:  $TBD
  • Late Payment Fee:  $30
  • No refunds for canceling hotel or hired judge and dropping out!

Payments:

  • Due: Thursday, 11/2/17
  • Memo: Student’s Full Name + UCB Nat Inv
  • Check
    • Payable to:  Brier Buchalter
    • Hand to Coach Brier or Norina directly.
    • No dropping checks in school folders or mailing.
  • Google Wallet Me
    • Payable to:  BrierBuchalter@gmail.com or 408-771-2904
  • PayPal Me
    • Please send as “Friends & Family”
  • SquareCash Me

Details

Start:
November 11, 2017 @ 8:25 am
End:
November 12, 2017 @ 9:30 pm
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Organizer

Brier Buchalter
Phone:
650-434-2846
Email:
BrierBuchalter@gmail.com
Website:
http://brieracademy.weebly.com/

Venue

Berkeley University – Dwinelle Hall
Berkeley, CA United States + Google Map