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WEST SPEECH & DEBATE οΏ½PARENT MEETING

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Joining the Team

  • Competitive MSHSAA Activity
  • To β€œjoin”, sign up for a competition in room 1511
    • No β€œobserving” at tournaments – only competing!
  • Season Schedule
    • STUDENTS select competitions, not assigned by me
    • Year round season (Oct-Feb) - accommodate all!
  • New members are NOVICES no matter what
  • Most fees covered by the budget
    • Pay Member Fee ($20), Drop fees ($10), travel

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Preparing for a Tournament

  • Signing up = at least a two week commitment
    • Logistics meetings β†’ Info Sheets on Website
    • Preparation & Practice
    • Full weekend competition (sample schedule)
  • Weekly Schedules
    • 10 minute Monday Meetings
    • Lessons/Practice β†’ Mon, Wed, Thurs
    • Specific weekly plans on Calendar, Email, Discord
  • Captains plan & lead lessons/practice
    • ONE practice per event per tournament
    • Established in advance & prepared

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Competing at Tournaments

  • Before competition β†’ Complete Registration by Dec. 1st
    • Agree to Team Rules
    • Complete MSHSAA Final Forms
    • Create NSDA Account
    • Borgsmiller sends Speechwire Account
  • During Competition
    • Bus Friday, Carpool Saturday
    • Business Attire & Food
    • Communication β†’ Discord, Google Chat, Phones
  • After Competition
    • Debrief & ask questions!
    • Find out about their events

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How can you help?

  • HEALTH COMES FIRST, then school, THEN Debate!
  • Judging For the Parkway West Fall Classic
  • Provide donations for tournaments
    • Food, Rides, Money
    • Hospitality for PWFC, Contact me if you want to help!
  • Talk to them! (Yes, you can come watch if they want)
  • Stay in touch

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Returning Parents

  • Bookmark our Website & Calendar
  • Team Registration DONE! $15 Due
  • Review the season schedule
    • Info Sheets for ALL events
      • Logistics β†’ Buses/Driving
    • NSDA Districts often over Spring Break
    • MSHSAA State overlaps with Prom
  • Parkway West Fall Classic
    • Sign up to Judge
    • Help with hospitality
      • Looking for parent help to coordinate!
  • Reach out, Support them!
    • YES, you can come watch!!!
    • Health First, Then School, THEN Debate!
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