Minnesota Homeschool Speech & Debate

STATE SPEECH QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT

March 28 and 29, 2008

Registration is a 4 step process. 

STEP 1.  Read this form so that you are aware of the terms and conditions

STEP 2.  Fill out the form on the next page and submit your entry

STEP 3.  Receive your confirmation that you are registered by email. Note: you are not registered until you receive this notification.

STEP 4.  Send a paper Registration Form with payment by mail to:

Marti Ackland
9309 Xenium Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369

STEP 1
Read this form so that you are aware of the terms and conditions

• Tournament Registration opens 3:00 PM 03/04/08 for Minnesota Residents

• Tournament Registration opens 12:00 PM 03/07/08 for Region 5

• Registration closes 03/14/08

• Step 2
  Pre-register to  reserve your place.
  To pre-register go to step 2 on the next page. We must then receive paper registration and payment within one week of the pre-registration (but prior to March 10, 2007) to complete your registration.  Space is limited and a waiting list will be available.

• Step 3
  Confirmation of pre-registration.
  You will receive your pre-registration confirmation by email. Please watch for this confirmation. You are not pre-registered until you receive an email confirming receipt of your registration.

• Step 4
  Final Registration
  Each speaker must fill out and sign one entire Registration Form.  You must also list the contact information for your  on the registration form. A registration form may be acquired here:
  
  Send this paper registration with payment by mail to:

Marti Ackland
9309 Xenium Lane N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Tournament Fees: $35.00 per individual (1-2 events) + $10 for each additional event.
Make checks payable to:
Minnesota Speech and Debate  (Include payment with Registration Form)
Do NOT send cash.

Cancellation Policy: Registrations are refundable up to March 15, 2008. Following that date, refunds will be made if there is a speaker on the waiting list to fill your spot.

Location:

Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112-6999
www.bethel.edu

Directions to Bethel University:
See the Bethel University website
www.bethel.edu/special-events/campus_map.htm

Proposed Tournament Schedule:

Conduct 

Dress Code: We expect modest dress throughout the tournament:
Ladies - Modesty is the key and may include suits, dresses, and skirts to the bottom of the knee; tops or jackets. Tight-fitting/low-cut sweaters or slacks are inappropriate. Midriff must remain covered when gesturing in speeches.
Gentlemen - Gentlemen shall wear suits; slacks with a sweater or vest; or shirt and tie. Suit coats are optional.

NCFCA Tournament rules and regulations governing this tournament can be found at www.ncfca.org

For information on additional Minnesota Speech and Debate opportunities visit the MNHS&D website at www.mache.org/mnhsd