FTN - 2012 The Ray Dahlin Invitational

Welcome to the home page for the 2012 The Ray Dahlin Invitational tournament hosted by Grossmont College (with Palomar College) on Nov 9, 2012

Status: Tournament Completed

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September 7, 2012               Dear Colleagues,               The Palomar College Forensics Team is proud to announce the Ray Dahlin             Invitational.  This Individual Events and Lincoln-Douglas debate open-division          tournament will be held Friday, November 9, at Grossmont College.               The Ray Dahlin Invitational will offer:   ·         Two preliminary rounds of competition breaking to final rounds in the early evening.   ·         Four prelims and two out-round’s of open division NFA LD debate.   ·         A swing tournament opportunity in conjunction with the Griffin Invitational to be held Saturday and Sunday.   ·         An assortment of food for the judges and lunch provided for the students.   ·         Sweepstakes trophies for the top three 4-year and 2-year schools.  All finalists will receive awards. We will not be offering a novice division but “Top-Novices” will be awarded in all events, including NFA LD.                 We look forward to seeing you at the Ray Dahlin Invitational.               Sincerely,                   Chris Lowry             Dewi Hokett             Brandan Whearty                                                                                            Palomar College Forensics                                                                             760-744-1150 x3270 (office)                Tournament Schedule <h1 align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"> Friday, November 9, 2012</h1>   9:30   AM             Registration – Student Center   9:45                      Extemp Draw 10:00-11:15                    Round I: Pattern A                              Round I: NFA LD 11:15                    Extemp Draw 11:30-12:45                    Round II: Pattern A                              Round II: NFA LD   12:45-1:15            Lunch Break   1:15-2:30              Round I: Pattern B                              Round III: NFA LD 2:30-3:45              Round II: Pattern B                              Round IV: NFA LD   3:45                      Extemp Draw 4:00-5:15              Pattern A Finals                              Bronze Round: NFA LD 5:30-6:45              Pattern B Finals                              Gold Round: NFA LD   7:00 or ASAP Awards Ceremony       Pattern A:             Extemp, Informative, Poetry, Prose, STE Pattern B:             Impromptu, Duo, Persuasion, P.O.I, Drama, CA Entry Fees:   $20.00             School Fee $7.00               Per I.E. slot $14.00             Per Duo team $10                  Per NFA LD entry Please make all checks out to Palomar College.   <h2> Judging Fees:</h2>   <ul style=\"margin-top:0in\" type=\"disc\"> <li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in\"> One I.E. judge covers five slots per pattern -OR- two NFA LD debaters.  The same judge cannot cover both Individual events and debate on the same day.</li> <li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in\"> $15.00 per uncovered slot for Individual Events. Please make an effort to provide judge coverage.</li> <li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in\"> We will not allow NFA LD slots to go uncovered. Please make your adjustments accordingly.</li> </ul>   Entry Procedure: Entries must be sent by using the forensicstournament.net website: <a href=\"http://www.forensicstournament.net\">http://www.forensicstournament.net</a>. Entries must be completed by 8pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2011.  No mail, phone, or fax-entries please.  If you have a question regarding your entry, please contact Chris Lowry at (760) 744-1150 x3270; <a href=\"mailto:clowry@palomar.edu\">clowry@palomar.edu</a>   Drop Fees: A $5 drop fee will be assessed after 8PM Wednesday, November 7.   <h1 align=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"> Events and Rules:</h1>   <ul style=\"margin-top:0in\" type=\"disc\"> <li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in\"> 11 Individual events will be offered in open division only. A.F.A. Event Descriptions will apply. We will use A.F.A. style for impromptu.</li> <li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in\"> Students may enter a maximum of two events per pattern. </li> <li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in\"> In conjunction with the rules of the Griffin/Mann Invitational, no material used in competition shall have been used by the student in intercollegiate competition prior to September 1, 2012.</li> <li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in\"> We will follow the Lincoln-Douglas debate guidelines from the National Forensics Association. Complete rules can be found at <a href=\"http://www.nationalforensics.org\">http://www.nationalforensics.org</a>.</li> <li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in\"> Students must choose to participate in NFA LD or Individual Events (they cannot compete in both event categories).</li> <li class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in\"> If Palomar students compete at the tournament they will not be eligible for sweepstakes awards or points.</li> </ul>       Sweepstakes Points 1st Place- 10 points 2nd Place- 8 points 3rd Place- 6 points Finalist-   4  points     <h2> Lodging:</h2>     HOLIDAY INN-LA MESA (619) 698-7747 8000 Parkway Dr., La Mesa    91942 Continental breakfast/Pool/Jacuzzi.  Restaurant on site.  Recently renovated hotel. Walking distance to a wide variety of restaurants. Rates on internet starting around $90.00   HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS    619-466-0200 95550 Murray Drive La Mesa, CA  91942 Complimentary Breakfast Rates on internet starting around $90.00. <h2>  </h2> <h2> Directions to Grossmont College:</h2>   From L.A. or other northern cities:   From 1-5 South, to 1-805 South to 52 East. Stay on 52 East, which turns into the 125 South.  Exit at Grossmont College Dr.  Turn right into Grossmont College.  Park in lots 5 or 7.    From 1-15 South, go to 52 East.  Follow the directions above.   From the San Diego area, or directions from 1-8 (airport):   From the West, take 1-8, East to Lake Murray Blvd. Exit on Lake Murray Blvd.  Stay on Lake Murray Blvd., going North. Enter Grossmont College on Highwood Dr. and stay to the right.  Use parking lots 5 or 7.   Campus Map <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-right:-.75in\

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