Hello everyone!

Thank you for being a part of the 2020 IVC Fall Classic virtual tournament. We are delighted to host this tournament as we navigate this new but exciting virtual season! Please read this email in its entirety to make sure the tournament runs smoothly.

 

For competitors and judges:

·      (Action Needed) VERIFICATIONS: I sent out verification emails to those who haven’t verified their contact information. The link expires in 6 hours, so please click the link and make sure your contact information is verified. If it is not, you will not receive emails with your postings/ballots during the tournament, so please do so!

·      (Action Needed) POSTING/BALLOT PREFERENCES: Please make sure your posting preference is set to Email or Text, and NOT paper. This will ensure you receive postings/ballots and tournament announcements through email or text tomorrow.

·      Here's a link for a how to guide for the instructions above: https://forensicstournament.helpscoutdocs.com/article/87-adding-email-or-phone-numbers


For judges:

·      STANDBY JUDGES: If you get notified to be a standby judge, report to the Help Room in case we need to push you a ballot or to be released for the round.

o   Even if you get a notification that you are released, please keep an eye on your email in case you are needed.

For coaches:

·      DROPS: Please go to the Help Room first thing in the morning to report drops.

o   https://8x8.vc/IVCFallClassicHelpRoom

For everyone:

·      8X8 PLATFORM: Please use GOOGLE CHROME when using 8x8 for the strongest bandwidth connection. The platform is 100% free. Please do NOT create an account or download 8x8 extensions/apps, as it affects the round room links.

    • Because this is an online tournament, slow internet speeds can cause problems. Test your internet speed on SpeakEasy.net. Anything less than 6 mbps upload / download will cause video/audio problems.

·      POSTINGS/BALLOTS: These will be sent out around 10 minutes before each round.

·      EMAIL ERRORS: If you are missing emails, please be sure to check your spam first.

·      AWARDS: Awards will be live streamed on YouTube. A link will be sent out prior.

·      Throughout the tournament, if you need anything, go to the Help Room.

o   https://8x8.vc/IVCFallClassicHelpRoom

 

Thank you and if you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out, my email is jacquelineyu615@gmail.com 

-       Jacqueline Yu, Tournament Director