Elim 4 Topic:  The USFG should significantly alter US foreign policy toward Saudi Arabia.

Elim 4 Announce: 10:37.  Round should begin at 10:57.  

Elim 3 Topic:  Domestic terrorism is the greatest threat to the U.S.

Elim 3 Announce:  9:02  Rounds should begin at 9:23.

Link to Parli Flip Room:  https://8x8.vc/GorlokParliFlipRoom

Elim 2 Topic:  The USFG should adopt The Medicare for All Act as its healthcare policy.

Elim 2 Announce:  7:20.  Rounds should start at 7:40.

Elim 1 Topic:  The USFG should amend its rules regarding Congressional term limits.

Elim 1 Announce:  5:15.  Rounds should begin by 5:35.

Round 5 Topic:  Diplomatic engagement with China is the best path toward enduring democracy for Taiwan

Round 5 Announce:  3:10  Rounds should begin by 3:30.

Round 4 Topic:  Non-partisan voting district construction is superior to gerrymandering by political parties.

Round 4 Announce:  1:25.  Rounds should begin by 1:45.

Round 3 Topic:  On balance, military influence has a more positive than negative influence on elections in emerging democracies.

Round 3 Announce Time:  11:45.  Rounds should begin by 12:05.

Round 2 Topic:  The USFG should increase its influence in the management and/or development of youth sports in America.

Google Sheets link for LD & IPDA Brackets.  Please note the start times for the first rounds listed at the top.  

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YW5MoZHljdwuwKJ1X_4dKA5Q50DTeUQc8Gw-Cuwu4qU/edit?usp=sharing

Duo Improv Waiting Room can be found here: https://8x8.vc/2021DuoImprovWaitingroom

The   judges’ lounge  can be found at https://8x8.vc/2021GorlokJudgesLounge  

The Help Desk can be found at   https://8x8.vc/Gorlok2021HelpRoom   

The Extemp Draw Room can be found here:  https://8x8.vc/Gorlok2021ExtempDrawRoom

 The Impromptu Waiting Room can be found here:   https://8x8.vc//2021GorlokGalaImpromptuWaitingRoom

2021 Gorlok Gala Forensic Tournament Schedule

REVISED 1/28

All Times are Central Standard Time

 Friday, January 29

  7:45                                  Check in—Virtual Judges Lounge

  8:45                                  Round 1, Lincoln- Douglas and IPDA (Combined Draw and Debate Block)

10:30                                  Round 2, Lincoln-Douglas and IPDA

12:15                                  Round 3, Lincoln-Douglas and IPDA

  2:00                                  Lunch

  3:00                                  Round 4, Lincoln-Douglas and IPDA  

  4:45                                  Round 5, Lincoln-Douglas and IPDA 

  6:30                                  Round 6, Lincoln-Douglas and IPDA

  8:15                                  Debate Awards

 Saturday, January 30

  7:30                                  Individual Events-Only Check in—Virtual Judges Lounge

  8:00                                  Extemp Draw

  8:30                                  Round 1, Individual Events “A” Elimination 1 LD

  9:45                                  Round 1, Individual Events “B”, Elimination 1 IPDA

11:00                                  Extemp Draw

11:30                                  Round 2, Individual Events “A” Elimination 2 LD

12:30                                  Lunch

  1:30                                  Round 2, Individual Events “B”, Elimination 3 LD, Elimination 2 IPDA

  2:45                                  Extemp Draw

  3:15                                  Finals, Individual Events “A,” Semifinals—Prose & Extemp, Quarterfinals—Impromptu

  4:45                                  Extemp Draw, Semifinals—Impromptu

(Cross-Entered Impromptu speakers perform Impromptu first)

  5:15                                  Finals, Individual Events “B” plus Extemp & Prose

Elimination 4 LD, Elimination 3 IPDA

  6:30                                  Impromptu Finals

  ASAP                               IE Awards

  ASAP                               Elimination Round 5 LD, Elimination 4 IPDA

Sunday, January 31

  7:30                                  Check in—Virtual Judges Lounge

  8:00                                  NPDA Topic Announcement

  8:20                                  Round 1 NPDA and Public Forum

  9:30                                  NPDA Topic Announcement

  9:50                                  Round 2 NPDA and Public Forum

11:00                                  Lunch

11:45                                  NPDA Topic Announcement

12:05                                  Round 3 NPDA and Public Forum

  1:15                                  NPDA Topic Announcement

  1:35                                  Round 4 NPDA and Public Forum

  2:50                                  NPDA Topic Announcement

  3:15                                  Round 5 NPDA and Elimination Round 1 Public Forum

  4:30                                  NPDA Topic Announcement

  4:50                                  Elimination Round 1 NPDA and Elimination Round 2 Public Forum

  6:15                                  Debate and Combined Sweepstakes Awards

  6:45                                  NPDA Topic Announcement

  7:05                                  Elimination Round 2 NPDA and Elimination Round 3 Public Forum

  8:15                                  NPDA Topic Announcement

  8:35                                  Elimination Round 3 NPDA