Welcome to the 2023 BLCC! 

Parking in Brian Whalen Garage is free on weekends. If you have ADA or mobility concerns, please contact me for information on additional parking options. 

Tournament Admin (TAB) is in AB 102. Stop by. Say Hello. Bring snacks. 
NPDA topic announce will occur in EMM 101.
IPDA topic strike will happen in AB 106. 
Extemp Prep is in AB 106.

IPDA Prep:
IPDA rounds will happen primarily in FH.
Debaters are allowed to prep with coaches and teammates. AB 206 or FH 107 are available prep spaces. Please note that competition rooms are only open until Flight 1 begins debating. AB rooms will be used for Pattern B events and should not be used for debate prep. 
REMINDER: Unless approved by the tournament, the use of computers and other electronic devices during IPDA rounds (after prep ends) is strictly prohibited. 

NPDA Prep: 
NPDA prelim rounds will be in EMM.

NPDA Topic Document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1umYcauVwjt0WobANgB2oywqNoZvTG8Ov3r9CWmN-P9k/edit?usp=sharing

NPDA Prep spaces: 
NPDA rounds will be in EMM. 
Allocated Prep Spaces:
EMM 242-CCSF
EMM 112-DVC
EMM 125-FSU
EMM 216-SFSU
EMM 233-SJDC
EMM 241-UOP 

Extemp prep and topics will be in AB 106. The first speaker will draw at the round start time printed in the schedule. 

Please remind your judges that double entry in Impromptu means that some speakers will arrive to speak in the first 30 minutes of the time slot and need to speak and go to their IPDA topic strike. Others will arrive after the debate (approx 60 minutes after the start of the round). Judges should stay for all speakers in IMP, even if they didn't sign in. 

Additionally, I have noticed quite a few E-ballots recently where the comments on the ballot and/or the rankings didn't match up with the speaker. I am not sure how to make sure that judges evaluate the right speaker with double entry and changing order (in extemp). Perhaps having judges write the order the participants actually spoke (witht their code and topic) on a piece of paper would help to verify that decisions are entered accurately. Please help us to get accurate feedback and results from rounds. 

If you have needs that are not met by the tournament, please reach out to Phil to discuss possible accomodations. If you experience concerns with discrimination/equity please reach out so that our ombuds team (Ben K and Kaylee T) can assist you. Students who are seeking peer support can contact Hannah Branch.