January 14, 2016
Friends and colleagues,
We invite your program to the David Frank Tournament of Scholars on
February 13-15, 2016 (Saturday-Monday) at the University of Oregon.
The David Frank is a college debate tournament that in 2016 offers policy
debate (NDT-CEDA) and parliamentary debate (NPDA). Due to space
constraints unique to this year, we are not able to offer IPDA or British
Parliamentary.
We aim to create the best tournament experience for students and
educators.
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Great competition on the eve of national tournaments
Generous schedule that promotes community and wellness
Superior on-site meals satisfying diverse diets
Transportation assistance and campus guidance
Awards dinner with honors for graduating seniors
Visit the main tournament webpage to orient yourselves to the campus and
access useful resources and information about the tournament.1
Join us in February for the 2016 David Frank Tournament of Scholars.
Trond E. Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Director of Forensics and University Forum
Robert Clark Honors College
University of Oregon
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http://forensics.uoregon.edu/davidfranktournamentofscholars/
DAVID FRANK TOURNAMENT OF SCHOLARS
February 13-15, 2016
Policy debate
Policy debaters will debate the 2015-2016 CEDA topic:
“Resolved: The United States should significantly reduce its military presence in
one or more of the following: the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, the Greater
Horn of Africa, Northeast Asia.”
The following apply to policy debate at the Frank Tournament of Scholars:
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Time format is 9-6-3 with 10 minutes preparation time per team
There are 6 preliminary rounds
The first 2 rounds are pre-set randomly
Brief judge orientation required for each judge to satisfy judging commitment
E-ballots due no later than 150 minutes from the scheduled start time
One full-time judge covers 2 policy teams
Full-time is available for all preliminary rounds plus two elimination rounds
Both members of a team proven to cheat on evidence receive lifetime ban
Parliamentary debate
The following apply to parliamentary debate at the Frank Tournament of Scholars:
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NPDA eligibility rules
Topics announced in advance of the tournament
Switch-side: Affirmative and negative for each resolution in preliminary rounds
Time format is 7-8-8-8-4-5 with 30 minutes of preparation time
5 minutes of flexible time to use as debaters wish
There are 8 preliminary rounds
The first 2 rounds are pre-set randomly
Brief judge orientation required for each judge to satisfy judging commitment
E-ballots due no later than 100 minutes after topic release
One full-time judge covers 2 parliamentary teams
Full-time is available for all preliminary rounds plus two elimination rounds
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DAVID FRANK TOURNAMENT OF SCHOLARS
February 13-15, 2016
Registration and entry fees
Fees for the David Frank Tournament of Scholars cover both competition and healthy
meals at the tournament. Educators are invited to celebrate their graduating seniors at
the awards banquet.
All students, coaches, scouts, and others – every single person your school
brings – must pay the per person fees.
School Registration:
4-yr school: $200
2-yr school: $135
Entry fees cover competition and food for all participants:
4-yr schools: $60 per person (each coach, student, observer)
($75 after 5:00 pm on February 5, 2016)
2-yr school: $45 per person (each coach, student, observer)
($75 after 5:00 pm on February 5, 2016)
Raw novice: Free (“raw” means never attended any tournament at any level)
Uncovered judge fee (only judges attending orientation cover entries):
4-yr: $250 per judge
2-yr: $150 per judge
Campus Wireless Network
Create your own 7-day guest account for access to UO’s wireless network!
1. On your computer or mobile device, select the UO Guest wireless network.
2. Select ‘Create an account’.
3. Provide information, accept terms (UO’s Acceptable Use Policy), and click
Register.
4. Click Send password via email and/or Send password via text message. (Note:
System may not acknowledge the button click but message is coming.)
5. After message with password, click Log in.
6. Enter assigned username and password: You’re on UO Guest wireless network.
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DAVID FRANK TOURNAMENT OF SCHOLARS
February 13-15, 2016
Ben Dodds Top Debater award
Benjamin Dodds was the heart and soul of Oregon Forensics for a decade, among the
most impressive in program history. An NPDA finalist and part of a then record-setting
top-ranked NPTE team, Ben coached four teams to final rounds and winning two
National Championships. In 2016 he coached the winners of the 1st half of the 2016 Mile
High tournament.
In recognition of Ben’s enormous contributions Oregon Forensics is creating a traveling
award given to the individual debater with the highest average speaker points in team
debate events.
The Dodds Top Debater receives $200 cash during the awards dinner and their name is
engraved on the traveling trophy.
David Frank Top Scholar award
Graduating seniors who excel both academically and competitively may apply for the
David Frank Top Scholar award. This award of $1000 is payable upon graduation to the
applicant selected by a committee of Oregon alumni.
To be eligible a student must:
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Graduate by June of the year they receive the award
Provide a letter of admittance to a graduate or similar program or a letter
of admittance to a 4-yr institution if from a 2-year school
Provide an unofficial transcript and curriculum vita
Complete the application essay
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DAVID FRANK TOURNAMENT OF SCHOLARS
February 13-15, 2016
Transportation
Air travel
Portland International Airport (PDX) is an easy 2-hour drive to Eugene.
Oregon Forensics will shuttle from the Eugene airport (EUG) to hotels near campus.
Car travel
Eugene is 2 hours from Portland, 4 hours from Seattle, and 8 hours from Oakland.
Lodging
Eugene options within blocks of campus:
PHOENIX INN SUITES
http://www.phoenixinn.com/eugene/
850 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, OR
(541) 344-0001
BEST WESTERN NEW OREGON MOTEL
http://bestwesternoregon.com/hotels/best-western-new-oregon-motel/
1655 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, OR
(541) 683-3669
BEST WESTERN GREENTREE INN
http://bestwesternoregon.com/hotels/best-western-greentree-inn/
1759 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, OR
(541)485-2727
SLEEP INN & SUITES
599 East Broadway, Eugene, OR
(541) 345-2331
DAYS INN EUGENE DOWNTOWN/UNIVERSITY
1859 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, OR
(541) 342-6383
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DAVID FRANK TOURNAMENT OF SCHOLARS
February 13-15, 2016
Tournament schedule
Friday, February 12
1800-2100
2100
Early
Registration
R1 & R2
released
EMU
Online
Saturday, February 13
0800-0900
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
0830
Mandatory judge orientation
0900
Policy R1
1030
NPDA R2
1200
1300
LUNCH
Policy R2
1530
1600
NPDA R1
NPDA R3
NPDA R4
Policy R3
1830
DINNER
Sunday, February 14
0800
0900
BREAKFAST
Policy R4
1100
NPDA R5
NPDA R6
1200
Lunch
1330
Policy R5
NPDA R7
1600
Policy R6
NPDA R8
1830
AWARDS BANQUET
Monday, February 15
0900
Elimination Round 1
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