Neuqua Valley Speech Team

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournament at Metea Valley!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems! Everyone is coming, including PIR cast, who will practice at the tournament instead of competing.

What time should you be at Neuqua?

You should not. There are no buses. You need to drive (or be driven) to Metea by 7:00a!

When will it end?

You will be PICKED UP FROM METEA around 7:00p. (We’ll have a little announcement ceremony for the Regional team at Metea, so please don’t leave until after that!)

Extemp and Radio?

You will prep once for prelims and once for finals.

Food situation?

Metea says: “Our Boosters will have the full Concessions available all day. They accept cash and card!”

Right now, both tournaments are STILL HAPPENING despite the weather. If that changes, we’ll send out an update to everyone on the team!

Here is the information you need for the Friday/Saturday tournament at Downers Grove South and Saturday’s tournament at Bolingbrook!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems!

(If you are not competing on Friday, you do NOT have to come to DGS. That includes the PIR cast members, who will be rehearsing at Neuqua on Saturday.)

What time should you be at Neuqua?

FRIDAY: The bus for DGS leaves at 3:30p. (You can choose whether to bring your Speech stuff to school and change there… or go home and change and come back!)

SATURDAY: The bus for DGS leaves at 6:30a.

SATURDAY: The bus for Bolingbrook leaves at 6:30a.

When will it end?

FRIDAY: We should be home around 10:00p. (Not a typo.)

SATURDAY (DGS): We should be home around 6:30p.

SATURDAY (Bolingbrook): We should be home around 6:00p.

Extemp and Radio?

DGS: You will prep EVERY ROUND.

Bolingbrook: You will prep once for prelims and once for finals.

Food situation?

DGS: 1. Food service will be open at 4pm on Friday. Snacks, grab n gos and drinks
2. Breakfast on Saturday will be open at 7 am.
3. The Combo meals for Friday Dinner and Saturday lunch are $6.50
4. CASH ONLY- NO cards, unfortunately.
Items include: Chicken tenders, pizza, grab-and-go salads and sandwiches, chips, candy, and snacks.

Bolingbrook: “Mr Submarine, Fat Rickys and other treats will be available in $7 combos for competitors by noon.”

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournament at Wheaton Warrenville South!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems!

What time should you be at Neuqua?

The bus leaves at 6:30a.

When will it end?

We should be home around 6:30p.

Extemp and Radio?

Extemp preps every round.

Radio preps twice in prelims and once in finals.

Food situation?

“There will be concessions consisting of snacks, drinks, and pizza. Cash and Venmo will be accepted.” Feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks!

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournaments at Glenbard West and Waubonsie Valley!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Almost everyone is competing! Please let me know if there are any problems!

Please double check the list on FRIDAY. Some people may have changed locations since the team meeting.

What time should you be at Neuqua

Glenbard West: We leave at 6:30a.
Waubonsie Valley: There is no bus. Meet directly at Waubonsie Valley at 7:00a.

When will it end?

Glenbard West: We should be home around 6:30p. Waubonsie Valley: You should be done by around 5:00p.

Extemp and Radio?

Glenbard West: Students will prep TWICE for prelims and once for finals.
Waubonsie Valley: Students will prep once for prelims and once for finals.

Food situation?

Glenbard West: “Please eat! We’ll have bagels, donuts, pizza, Raising Cane’s, and snacks throughout the day. Cash or card is accepted!”
Waubonsie Valley: “Concessions is CASH ONLY! Lunch will be available for purchase from ~10:30 – 1:00 (pizza!); breakfast items and snacks will be available throughout the day.”

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournament at Naperville Central!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Almost everyone is competing! Please let me know if there are any problems!

What time should you arrive at Naperville Central?

Be there by 7:00a. There will be NO BUS from Neuqua.

When will it end?

We should be done around 6:00p.

Extemp and Radio?

You will prep once in prelims and once in finals.

Food situation?

Food will be available for purchase at the school but it will be CASH ONLY. (“Concessions will be open all day for breakfast and lunch. We will have vegetarian selections. It will most likely be pizza and sandwiches again.”) Feel free to bring your own lunch/snacks!

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournament at Neuqua!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Everyone is competing! Please let me know if there are any problems!

Be at Neuqua (main building) at 7:00a!

Because we have to clean up afterwards, don’t expect to be finished until 8:00p. (If you need to leave early, talk to a coach!)

Extemp and Radio?

You will prep once in prelims and once in finals.

Food situation?

Please bring your own lunch! But there will be plenty of snacks available.

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournaments at Fremd and Prospect!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems!

Please double check the list. Some people may have changed locations since the team meeting.

What time should you be at Neuqua?

Fremd: We leave at 6:15a.
Prospect: We leave at 6:30a.

Be there early!

When will it end?

Fremd: We should be home around 7:00p.
Prospect: We should be home around 4:30p.

Extemp and Radio?

Fremd: Radio and Extemp will both prep at the tournament twice for prelims and once again for finals. (You may choose either speech for Rd. 3.)

Prospect: Extemp will prep for two rounds and choose their favorite speech for Rd. 3. Radio will prep ahead of time (and I will send you the packet on Thursday). There is no final round.

Food situation?

Fremd: “We will have lunch concessions. We keep things simple with pizza and chips etc.” There will be no breakfast available, though.
Prospect: “We will have a wide array of snacks available for your students to purchase, including pizza for lunch.”

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OPEN HOUSE

On Monday, we will NOT have a regular team meeting after school. We will, however, have our annual Open House for family and friends!

Here the the DRAFT schedule. If there’s a problem, we need to know ASAP.

Who?

All of you! This is required for all Speech members (unless you have spoken to me already). Family members and friends are encouraged to attend!

When?

Monday, November 17.

Speech team members should arrive in the LMC (library) at 5:00p for pictures. Dress in Speech attire! Look good!

Family members and friends should arrive by 5:15p for a welcome and announcements!

Performances begin promptly at 5:30p. (Those who have other obligations have been scheduled to perform early!)

At 7:00p, we will begin special performances in the LMC. We should be done before 8:00p.

What should you bring?

If you are in the following categories, you should bring a package of snacks (cookies, chips, brownies, muffins, etc): DDA, DI, HDA, HI, OC, POE, PR

If you are in the following categories, you should bring a 12/24-pack of drinks (juice, soda, water, Diet Cherry Pepsi): EXT, DEC, INFO, OO, SOS

If you are in the following category, you should bring a bag of cups: Imp

If you are in the following category, you should bring a package of napkins: RS

We also accept homemade cookies from anyone. Because yum.

Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournament at Wheaton North High School!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems!

What time should you be at Neuqua?

Buses leave at 6:30a by the auditorium lobby. (Be there early! 6:15-ish to be safe.)

When will it end?

We should be home around 6:30p. But you can make phone calls when we have a more reliable arrival time.

Extemp and Radio?

Extemp will prep every round.

Radio will prep at home the day before. If you make it to finals, you will PREP AT THE TOURNAMENT.

Food situation?

Concessions WILL be available, so bring about $10 for that. But feel free to bring your own food!

Remember that Novice Parent Night is Wednesday, October 29 from 6:00p-8:00p in the Forum Room (C202), with an optional Judge Boot Camp for parents from 8:00p-9:00p!

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Here is the information you need for Saturday’s tournament at York High School!

Who’s going?

The tentative roster can be found here. Please let me know if there are any problems!

What time should you be at Neuqua?

Buses leave at 6:30a by the auditorium lobby. (Be there early! 6:15-ish to be safe.)

When will it end?

We should be home around 6:30p. But you can make phone calls when we have a more reliable arrival time.

Extemp and Radio?

Extemp will prep twice at the tournament and once for finals.

Radio will prep at home the day before. You will use that prep for finals if you make it. (Varsity Radio people will PREP AT THE TOURNAMENT if you make finals.)

Food situation?

We will bring SOME food to the tournament for you to nibble on throughout the day. York says that lunch will be available for $10, and it’ll likely include chicken tenders, garlic bread sticks, penne alfredo and a bottle of water. Snacks will also be available for purchase throughout the day. You may buy food there, or you can bring your own lunch, or you may do DoorDash (or anything similar) if your parents are okay with it.

Here is the information you need for the Mock Tourney on Saturday, October 25 in the Speech hallway! Dress well!

Who’s going?

All novices!

What time should you be at Neuqua?

Just before 8:00a.

When will it end?

At 11:00a.

Extemp and Radio?

Extemp will be given a question to prep at the Mock Tourney!

Radio should prep at home the day before!

Food situation?

There will be no food at the Mock Tourney. Sorry! Eat a good breakfast, everyone!