Large Group District Speech Information

Districts are Saturday, January 23rd. I'm in the process of getting the schedule together -- we have everything from Clarinda at this point, but I am waiting to hand out the schedule to students until after try-outs for Group Improv. I can say our first group performs at 8:00 am and our last group performs at 2:00 pm. As soon as that 2:00 round is done and those results are posted I'll be able to pick up comment sheets from the office, finalize any entry cards for those who qualify for State, and then we'll be able to leave. Please be aware that the times are always subject to change.

There are several things I want students and parents to remember about Districts:

1. The bus leaves at 7 AM sharp -- please be on time!
2. All students are expected to ride the bus to and from Districts (the only ones at this point who have permission to leave early are the wrestling cheerleaders and the basketball players). We are a team and I believe it's important for all members to stay and support their teammates in later performances.
3. Please bring money for lunch. We will be eating at the high school in Clarinda for lunch. They will have concessions available.
4. Students should dress in "game day" attire -- NO JEANS -- nice pants, nice shirt, nice shoes. NOTHING with Red Oak should be on clothes when performing. That will cause a disqualification from the judges. Spectators should refrain from wearing anything with Red Oak on it as well.
5. Please make sure you have everything you need for your event. If you're supposed to have your script, make sure you have your script. I will have black paper for Reader's Theater.
6. No cell phones will be allowed in the hallways (that comes from Clarinda) and definitely no cell phones in the performance rooms.
7. Parents and other family members are more than welcome to come watch. The State Office has set a $3.00 charge for non-performers.
8. The State Office also does not allow any recording of performances -- video or still photos. Please don't bring cameras into the performance rooms.
9. Each room will have the list of performers outside the room. CHECK that list for any drops because that could change your performing time!!

I'm looking forward to contest. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. This will be the largest group I have ever taken to a contest, and will work hard to make sure all students know what to do and where to go, but please be aware that I will be pulled in many different directions that day! :)