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1 The 44 th Annual Harvard National Invitational Forensics Tournament DETAILS Dates: President s Weekend: February 16-19, 2018 (our February break) We will leave from RHS at 10:00am on Friday the 16 th. We will return on Monday, the 19 th at approximately 10:00pm. Events offered: Student Cost: LD (Varsity/JV), Congress, OO, HI, DI, Duo, POI, Info, Ext, Public Forum (Varsity/JV) You must qualify in order to attend; one national break or two local breaks in varsity competition. For DE speech, one event will qualify you. $400 for Speech, Congress, and PF, $475 for double-entered speech. $475 for LD (due to significantly higher entry fees) (includes hotel, transportation, judging, entry fees.) Transportation: Lodging: Pending numbers, air or bus to Boston. We will be using mass transit within Boston (the T ). The hotel is two stops away from Harvard Square. Residence Inn Boston Cambridge 6 Cambridge Center Cambridge, Mass Phone: Chaperones: Details on Tournament? We are planning 1 chaperone for every 10 students. Checks should be made payable to RHS STUDENT ACTIVITIES CHECKS AND FORMS DUE: 4:30-5:30pm JANUARY 3 rd. LATE FORMS, IF ACCEPTED, WILL INCUR A $50.00 SURCHARGE. Questions?: Mr. Yastremski dyastremski@bernardsboe.com Emergency?

2 PRINT your name: Student #: Event(s) for HARVARD / / (CAUTION: You will ONLY be registered for any events you list here. By listing the event(s) here, you are acknowledging they are ready for competition. Any late drops or missed rounds will be assessed all applicable fines.) Current Student Cell Phone: Current Student Amount Paid: Check # or circle OTHER (needs approval) PART I: Please ensure you meet the necessary criteria: I have not received any disciplinary consequences involving cheating or plagiarism. I have not received any severe disciplinary consequences regarding other violations of school policy and/or student conduct. Severe constitutes any disciplinary action resulting in more than one after-school/saturday detention. I have satisfactory standing in all my classes (a grade of C- or above with no severe attendance issues). PART II: Please ensure you understand the following: I understand that I must be in school for at least one-half day prior to any tournament travel day. I understand that I am still liable for any non-refundable tournament costs if I voluntarily withdraw from the tournament or if the coach and/or Principal determines I cannot attend due to disciplinary or health-related concerns. I understand that when flying to tournaments of three or less competition days, that I will only use carry-on luggage. Carry-on luggage can be furnished upon request. I will also review current TSA rules and policies regarding liquids ( I understand that I will be proactive and cooperative when working with my teachers on makeup work. I also understand the time allotted for me to make-up work should not be extended beyond the Board-approved policy. If you cannot meet the above criteria in Part I or need further information regarding the items in Part II, please see Mr. Yastremski Student Signature:

3 RIDGE FORENSICS TRAVEL TOURNAMENT RULES In accordance with the Ridge High School Code of Ethics, all Ridge Forensics team members must adhere to a proper standard of behavior that embodies the core values: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Review the student handbook for more detailed information. 1. While at a tournament hotel, a. No lone couples in any rooms; groups may quietly congregate or work in hotel rooms. b. No non-ridge member in any Ridge room, any time. c. No Ridge member in any non-ridge room, any time. 2. Use public areas of hotels (lobbies, lounges, meeting rooms) when available for socializing and practice, but do not disturb other guests or teams. 3. Room checks will be at 11:00pm unless otherwise directed and communicated by the moderator or coach-in-charge. Students are not permitted to leave the room until 6:00am. Students must have permission from the moderator in order to be out of their rooms between room check and 6:00am. 4. Avoid traveling alone while on campus. - Use the buddy system - Stay close to other students who are also traveling from a building/room to another. - You may call a chaperone or coach for an escort. - Remember, the blue lamps on campus will connect you with security. 5. Students are required to remain at the designated tournament site. Any traveling outside the property of the appropriate tournament site is forbidden. While at the hotel, you are not permitted to leave the hotel without proper permission by the moderator and supervision by a chaperone. 6. Students are prohibited from the use of any pools, saunas, or whirlpools while on tournament travel. 7. You must follow all tournament-specific rules & guidelines of coaches (which may vary depending on tournament or specific event). Monitor your schedule. Always plan ahead on eating! Remember, there may not be many restaurants near the hotels. Don t simply rely on food delivery; it may not get there by check-in/room check. Try to pick up food on the campuses/tournament locations. 8. After elimination and while in public spaces of the hotel, attire should follow the Ridge High School dress code. Any student who will be on stage will remain in tournament dress. Student should remain in full tournament attire between rounds (weather permitting). 9. Please exercise maturity and respect during the bus, car, air plane rides to and from tournaments. Please no insulting or condescending remarks about any students, coaches, or other people from Ridge or any other school. 10. The Ridge High School Discipline Code, along with all policies listed in the Student Handbook or Board policy, will be utilized to determine and define inappropriate behavior while participating in any forensics activity (practice, competition, travel, online communication, academic integrity, etc.). Penalties for infractions will be determined by coaching staff and, when appropriate, Ridge High School administration and may involve team, school, and/or legal repercussions.

4 TOURNAMENT TRAVEL CONTRACT Ridge Forensics prides itself on hard work and maintaining a high national standing. In order to achieve this, students need and benefit from exposure at national competitions. These events bring the finest programs from across the country together for multi-day tournaments. While these overnight tournament experiences are not required for students to participate on the team, the privilege of participating comes with a high amount of trust and responsibility between students, parents, coaches, and other chaperones/ volunteers. Ridge High School expects students to act appropriately and safely when representing the school at any forensics activity or function. Coaches and chaperones are present on trips to help organize, monitor, guide and assist students during the competition and travel; however, students must demonstrate their own maturity, integrity, and responsibility when making choices and decisions at events, especially at times when a chaperone s immediate oversight is limited. If a student chooses to act in an irresponsible, unethical, or inappropriate manner, the child risks his/her own safety and potentially the safety and reputation of the team. Recognizing the importance of trust and responsibility while on trips, we agree to the following: 1. All standards and expectations regarding student behavior and discipline, as outlined in the Student Handbook and school/board Policy, apply to all activities related to the forensics program. 2. At any time, a moderator or coach reserves the right to deny a student the opportunity or permission to participate in any activity related to the Ridge Forensics program. The moderator and coach will communicate this as early as possible with the student, and if pertinent, the parents and school administration. 3. If a student commits a serious offense on the trip, as defined by the Ridge High School discipline code, parents may be required to arrange for early pickup/transit home. School administration will be immediately contacted in such circumstances. 4. Students are expected to respond honestly to any coach, chaperone, or administrative inquiry regarding team or team members actions as it pertains to the rules, policies, or safety of the team or team members. Noncompliance will be subject to disciplinary consequences. 5. Penalties associated with any choices or decisions that violate school or team rules/policies will be subject to disciplinary consequences including, but not limited to, school suspensions, detentions, team suspensions, removal from travel rosters, or removal from team. Print Student Name: Parent Signature(s): Moderator Signature: Principal Signature: Drew Krause To be considered for tournament travel, this form must be signed by student and parent(s).

5 RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR TOURNAMENT COVERING PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE We/I the undersigned, are/am the parent/guardian of a member of the Ridge Forensics team desiring to participate in the Harvard University Forensics Tournament in Cambridge, Mass. I am executing this Release and Indemnification Agreement in order to induce the Bernards Twp. Board of Education and Ridge High School to sponsor the trip and competition and to permit the undersigned student to participate in that trip and competition. I am aware that the tournament will involve travel by charter/school bus, taxi, train/subway, airplane, and/or car (driven by adult coach or chaperone) and that any such travel may take place in and involve hazardous conditions. We/I understand that during the trip, the activities will be monitored by the Director and/or Assistant Director of Ridge Forensics and chaperones, but the supervision will not be direct and continuous for 24 hours each day. I understand the students will be unsupervised at times each day. I hereby release the Bernards Twp. Board of Education and its agents and employees including without limitation, any parent/teacher/chaperone (herinafter collectively the Board ), from, and agree to indemnify and hold the Board harmless with respect to all claims arising out of the child s participation in this trip for the personal injury or death of my child. I also release the Board from, and agree to indemnify and hold it harmless with respect to all claims arising out of my child s participation in this trip for damage to the property of my child or the property of others as a result of the acts of my child. My child is aware that the Director and/or Assistant Director of Forensics and chaperones will be in charge of the students and the students must follow their directions. We understand and agree that Ridge High School, the Bernards Twp. Board of Education, the individual chaperones, or individuals connected with this trip in any respect are hereby released from any and all claims and do further agree that the school, the Board of Education, and such personals shall not be liable for any injuries or expenses whatever. We agree to indemnify and hold harmless the school and the above persons from any claims, damages, or expenses in the event that suit is commenced by or on behalf of my child or children. I further agree to pay any responsible attorney s fees and costs of litigation should any lawsuit against the Board of Education result from my child s participation on this trip. I have read the attached information and student rules and have reviewed them with my child. I am in full support of my child s participation in this trip. I am prepared to accept the financial responsibility for this trip should my child fail to do so him/herself. If at the discretion of the Director of Forensics, my child needs to be sent home due to illness or violation of student rules, I agree to be responsible for all transportation and subsequent costs. I also acknowledge that withdrawing my child from the tournament for any reason will not guarantee a full refund of my payment. Any nonrefundable fees (registration, judge, and/or travel costs) will need to be deducted from the payment before any refund will be made. Parent/Guardian signature Parent/Guardian signature