Region IV Coaches,

It is that time of year again as we all begin our preparation for Phi Rho Pi Nationals! An important part of that process is our Regional tournament! This year our tournament will be taking place on March 22 and 23, 2019 at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL! A big “thanks” to Josh, Dana, and the entire PSC team! Please note that this year’s tournament will have NO HOTEL PORTION! All competition will be taking place at PSC’s campus.

Similarly to the past few years, our tournament will be using ForensicsTournament.net for registration and tabbing. As soon as everything is finalized and ready for registration, I will be sure to spread the word.

The following invitation will give you all necessary information you need to begin your planning. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.

Remember: we still need judges!! 

Please, if you are bringing IPDA or Parli teams, provide us with enough judges to cover your slots!!  

Efforts will be made this year to increase the size of our judging pool by getting into contact with local “lay judges” (lawyers, ToastMaster groups, etc), but we also need former competitors/coaches and those with direct knowledge of forensics. If you know of anyone that would like to judge, please have them go to the link below.

Google Form for Judge Signup

Also, please keep in mind the following deadlines for Phi Rho Pi Nationals.

HOUSING FORMS DEADLINE: Sunday, March 17, 2019

ATTENDEE INFORMATION DEADLINE: Sunday, March 24, 2019 

TOURNAMENT ENTRY DEADLINE:  Sunday, March 31, 2019

Changes in events without penalty may be made up to Sunday, March 31, 2019