Seattle Academy Speech Team Policies

You may attend as many or as few regular season tournaments as you wish,
depending on your personal goals. This usually means missing the last half of
the day on that Friday. Alert teachers accordingly. 

The schedule on this site is based upon the preliminary calendar available in
September and is subject to change. Nor does it take into account rehearsal
or practice schedules for other events at Seattle Academy. Do everyone involved
a big favor and plan your season in advance, then let coaches, directors,
etc, know of your tournament schedule and get approval IN ADVANCE. This
includes both regular season and your possible qualification for post-season
tournaments in March.

In the event I hear a whisper that Speech and Debate is being used by anyone
as an excuse for homework not being done on time, I will assume your load is
too heavy and help you out by lightening your commitments from my end.
Tournaments feature LOTS of down time. Bring work and stay caught up.  
 

Seattle Academy Speech/Debate

Expectations for an "Away" Tournament


1. All team members will travel together to and from the tournament, unless
permission is obtained from Mr. Underwood via a written request from
parents.    

2. Unruly behavior, loud talking, etc. may not take place.  You are ladies
and gentlemen representing your parents, community, school, and your coach. 
This rule applies to tournament sites, eating places, hotel sites, etc.

3. Members of the team should stay together at all times, or at least in
groups of three or more and have permission to be separated from the group. 
This is necessary for safety reasons as well as for the convenience of the
coach.

4. Males and females are not permitted to be in a hotel or boarding room
together without a coach.  No exceptions. Group work may be conducted in the
lobby, with coach permission.

5. No student may be outside his/her room after curfew without the permission
of Mr. Underwood.  In order to compete effectively, you must have sufficient
rest.  Likewise, individuals should assume that other students staying in the
room want to sleep.  Therefore, you must be in bed with the lights out at the
designated time. Students who disregard this rule will not compete in future
tournaments. Violation of rules can and will result in notifying parents to
come and get you. They will not be pleased. Nor I.

6. Students must be on time for all rounds and all assigned travel
arrangements.  We will leave without you.

7. All school rules apply. Violations of these rules are considered
violations of school policy and will be dealt with accordingly.