Welcome to the Hornet Cup!

This tournament is named to honor Professor Emeritus Dr. Nicholas F. Burnett, who was the Director of Forensics at Sacramento State from 1987 to 1996. Dr. Burnett coached Sacramento State teams to consecutive quarter-finals appearances at CEDA Nationals in 1988 and 1989 in addition to leading the team as it won many regional and national debate awards. After his nearly 10 years coaching the Sac State team, Dr. Burnett served as chair of the Communication Studies Department for five years and finally retired as the Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Letters in 2012.  Dr. Burnett was a major supporter of this great activity and has touched the lives of many college debaters through the years. He had an enthusiasm for nurturing novices while at the same time coaching varsity debaters as they sought national titles.  As an administrator, he was a staunch supporter of the debate program, ensuring continued funding through the years of economic strain that hurt so many programs in the CSU. Sadly, Dr. Burnett passed away on December 1, 2021. To recognize him for his dedication and service to debaters across the nation, we host this tournament in his name. 

Saturday IPDA Strike Rooms

Round Robin: Riverside 1010

Normal IPDA Gold Round: Riverside 1015

8:00 AM Sat IPDA Prep Room Assignments

You will not have these rooms after the last round of IPDA.

Other Important Rooms 

Tabroom - RVR 1012

IPDA Topic Strike - MRP 1002

Round Robin Topic Strike -EUR 111

Extemp Prep - RVR 1015

Declamation Draw - RVR 1015

Hospitality - RVR 1002

Peace & Quiet Room - RVR 2010