2011 NCFA Spring Fling (Novice Only) Tournament
Ohlone College - May 7 | Status: Completed
Welcome to the home page for the 2011 NCFA Spring Fling (Novice Only) Tournament tournament hosted by Ohlone College on May 7, 2011
Status: Tournament Completed
College
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<b style=\"\">2011 NCFA Spring Fling Tournament</b></p>
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One Day, Novice Only</p>
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Saturday, May 7<sup>th</sup>, 2011 @ Ohlone, Fremont, CA</p>
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On behalf of the City College of San Francisco and the Ohlone College Forensics teams, you are cordially invited to attend the 2011 Spring Fling Tournament, taking place Saturday, May 7<sup>th</sup> on the Ohlone Campus. This is a novice only tournament and coaches should use discretion in selecting students who are beginners in a given event. The tournament offers platform and limited preparation events in Pattern A (Informative, Persuasive, After Dinner, Impromptu) and debate and interpretation events in Pattern B (Prose, Drama, Poetry, Program, Duo, Parli). Note that <b style=\"\">Extemporaneous Speaking is not offered</b>. Students may compete in no more than 2 events per pattern. Policy debate is also offered, however students in policy debate cannot double-enter. You can register your students to compete in these events at <a href=\"http://www.debateresults.com/\"><span style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;\">www.forensicstournament.net</span></a>. <b style=\"\"><u>All entries and drops must be submitted by Wednesday, May 4<sup>th</sup></u></b><u>.</u> For additions, changes, and drops after May 4<sup>th</sup>, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:nsteele@ccsf.edu\"><span style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;\">nsteele@ccsf.edu</span></a>.</p>
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While results are tabulated and prior to the start of the award ceremony, NCFA will sponsor an honorary showcase in which four selected open competitors from the region present award-winning speeches to the novice competitors. If you would like to nominate a student to be considered for the showcase, send an e-mail to <a href=\"mailto:nsteele@ccsf.edu\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">nsteele@ccsf.edu</span></a> that includes: 1) the Student’s name, 2) the school represented, 3) a list of awards earned in the 2010/2011 season, and 4) an explanation of how that student exemplifies the finest qualities of intercollegiate forensics. The Robert Hawes award will be given to the student judge providing the most consistently thoughtful, constructive, encouraging, and TIMELY feedback.</p>
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<b style=\"\">IMPORTANT LOCATIONS AND TIMES:</b></p>
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<span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"\">·<span new=\"\" roman=\"\" style=\"\" times=\"\"> </span></span></span>Registration & Ballot Table: Table in front of Building 5</p>
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<span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"\">·<span new=\"\" roman=\"\" style=\"\" times=\"\"> </span></span></span>Postings & Student Hangout: Cafeteria, Building 5</p>
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<span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"\">·<span new=\"\" roman=\"\" style=\"\" times=\"\"> </span></span></span>Judges Orientation: 3201 at 8:30 a.m.</p>
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<b style=\"\">FEES:</b></p>
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IE entries are $6.00</p>
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Debate Teams are $15.00</p>
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Each uncovered IE is $5.00</p>
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Each uncovered debate team is 15.00</p>
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Each drop after May 4th is 3.00</p>
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<b style=\"\">JUDGING:</b> Coaches and former competitors will contribute to a quality judging pool, ensuring students who are being exposed to the activity for the first time, have a positive experience. Experienced, open competitors are also invited to judge. Student judges not only contribute to the growth of others as supportive listeners and critics, but may also benefit from experiencing forensics from the other side of the table. ALL STUDENT JUDGES MUST ATTEND AN ORIENTATION AT 8:30 A.M. IN ROOM 3201.</p>
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<b style=\"\">DIRECTIONS:</b></p>
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<span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"\">·<span new=\"\" roman=\"\" style=\"\" times=\"\"> </span></span></span><span style=\"\">From Interstate 680 North (from San Jose, Milpitas) - Take the Mission Blvd. (238) exit in Fremont and turn right onto Mission Boulevard. Drive about 1 1/2 miles. Ohlone College is located on the left at 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont.</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"\">·<span new=\"\" roman=\"\" style=\"\" times=\"\"> </span></span></span><span style=\"\">From Interstate 680 South (from Dublin, Pleasanton) - Take the Mission Blvd. (238) exit which is after the Vargas Road exit. Turn left onto Mission Boulevard. Drive about 1 1/2 miles. Ohlone College is located on the left at 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont.</span></p>
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<b style=\"\"><span style=\"\">PARKING:</span></b><span style=\"\"> Participants should park in lots C or D; daily permits will be sent via e-mail to participants.</span></p>
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<b style=\"\"><span style=\"\">FOOD:</span></b><span style=\"\"> The cafeteria should be open the day of the tournament. If this is not the case a sheet with local eateries will be available at registration. Off campus food arrangements involve a 10-15 minute walk.</span></p>
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<b style=\"\"><span style=\"\">LODGING:</span></b></p>
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<span style=\"\">Extended Stay - 46312 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536, </span>(510) 979-1222 (5-minute drive)</p>
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Hyatt -<span style=\"\"> </span><span class=\"pp-headline-itempp-headline-address\">3101 West Warren Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538,</span> <span class=\"telephone\">(510) 623-6000 (10-minute drive)</span></p>
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Marriot - 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538, <span style=\"display: none;\"><br />
<a href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?q=ohlone,+fremont+ca&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl\">Get Directions</a></span>(510) 413-3700 (10-minute drive)</p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><b style=\"\">NCFA Spring Fling Schedule</b></span></p>
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<span style=\"\">Saturday, May 7, 2011 <br />
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><i style=\"\"><u>Individual Events & Parliamentary Debate Schedule</u></i></span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">8:30 am Required Student Judging Orientation</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">8:00-8:30 am Registration - Lobby of Cafeteria</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">9:00 am Round 1: Pattern A (Impromptu, Persuasion, Informative, ADS)</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">10:15 am Round 1: Pattern B (Prose, Poetry, Duo, Drama, Program, Parli) </span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">11:30 am Round 2: Pattern A</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">12:45 pm Round 2: Pattern B</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">2:00 pm Pattern A Finals</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">3:15 pm Pattern B Finals & Parliamentary Debate Round 3 (All Teams)</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">4:15 pm Honorary Showcase - Room: 3201</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">5:00 pm Awards - Room: 3201</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><i style=\"\"><u>Policy Debate Schedule</u></i></span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">8:30am Required Student Judging Orientation</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">8:00-8:45am Registration - Lobby of Cafeteria</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">9:00am Round 1</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">10:15am Round 2</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">11:15-12 Lunch</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">12pm Round 3</span></p>
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<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><span new=\"\" roman=\"\" style=\"\" times=\"\">1:30pm Awards - Location TBA</span><br />
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