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STATE TOURNAMENT UPDATES Congress Legislation Judge & Coach Meeting Prior to State Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm there will be a pre-state meeting for judges and coaches on Google Meet, https://meet.google.com/huu-zcjd-fph. We'll go over some logistical things and expectations for judging at the biggest forensics tournament in the state. State Meal Tickets—Double Check How Many Adult Meals You’ll Need At the state tournament, all registered judges get a free lunch. In your team's packet will be included $6 worth of meal tickets for each judge listed in your registration. There is no need to purchase additional adult meal tickets when you register your team in Speechwire, unless you're bringing extra adults not registered as judges. There will also be complementary coffee and assorted breakfast snacks in the judge hospitality area. State Meal Tickets—Make Sure to Tell Your Students Let your students and judges know that the food lines in the cafeteria will only accept tickets, which can be purchased in advance on Speechwire or from a separate table in the cafeteria. This is to keep the food lines moving expeditiously. Recording Rounds at State Several of the semifinal and final rounds will be video recorded by WFCA authorized personnel for educational purposes. These will not be published on social media, and will only be accessible by WFCA member coaches. Any other recording in competition rounds is strictly prohibited. |
2025 State Tournament
Friday, April 4: State Student Congress Tournament at Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison
http://wfcacongress.tabroom.com
Saturday, April 5: State Tournament at Vel Phillips Memorial High School in Madison
201 S. Gammon Road, Madison WI 53717
https://www.speechwire.com/c-info.php?tournid=17579
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The WFCA invites all schools to participate in the annual State Tournament. Additionally, the State Student Congress will be held the day before.
Any team in good standing with the WFCA can apply for a grant for financial assistance to attend the WFCA State Tournament.
Students compete in three preliminary rounds, and the best-ranking students in each category continue on to the semi-final and final rounds. An awards ceremony recognizes student achievement, winners of coaching awards, the semi-finalists and finalists in each category, and the top-ranked teams.
FUTURE TOURNAMENTS
2025 April 4 (Congress) – Wisconsin State Capitol and April 5 (Forensics) – Vel Phillips Memorial High School in Madison
2026 April 10 (Congress) and April 11: Neenah High School
Future – Interested host schools should submit a proposal. Recommended capacities include 146 rooms and 1300 seats for awards.
RECENT UPDATES
See updates at the top of the page
ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRIES
Team eligibility and limits: All schools are eligible to register a team of up to 25 entries, with a limit of 4 entries per category. Additionally, schools can enter the Student Congress event with a limit of 16 entires; these entries are separate and do not count against the 25 allowed in forensics events nor do they count toward team sweepstakes points. There are no qualifying tournaments leading to the State Tournament; all schools may participate.
Guest schools may compete at the WFCA state tournament one time without having paid WFCA dues. Any guest schools who wish to participate in the WFCA state tournament in future years will need to pay dues in those future years.
Affiliate Membership entries: If no forensic team exists at a student's school, they may apply for an affiliate membership. An affiliate member will be eligible to participate at the WFCA State Tournament as an independent participant.
Student entry limitations: A student may not be entered in more that one event within a tournament. If a virtual tounament is offered, they may be entered in both the in-person and virtaul tournaments, and they may be in different categories between the two tournament formats. Students may be entered in both the Student Congress event in addition to their entry or entries into the forensics tournaments.
Fees: $10 per individual entry, $15 per group entry, and $10 per Student Congress entry.
Judges: Each school will need to provide one quality judge per five entries, or fraction thereof. (For example, 5 students = 1 judge, 6 students = 2 judges, etc.) The head coach is responsible for ensuring all judges hired by them know the WFCA category rules, judging etiquette, schedule for the day, and judging tournament attire. Judges must be available for all five rounds. Hired judges are available at a cost of $35 per entry not covered by the school’s judges.
Conversely, if you know of high quality judges you will not be bringing to the State Tournament, please share those names and contact information with us. We may use them.
TOURNAMENT INVITATIONS AND ONLINE-REGISTRATION
State Tournament Invitation and Registration
2025 WFCA State Tournament Invitation and Registration:
Registration will be in Speechwire:
https://www.speechwire.com/c-info.php?tournid=17579
Please make sure the head coach information is up-to-date in SpeechWire to ensure you receive important tournament information.
Important Dates:
State Congress Invitation and Registration
The WFCA State Congress will be April 4 in the Madison areakat the Wisconsin State Capitol
Registration and additional information:
http://wfcacongress.tabroom.com
Important Dates:
CONGRESS LEGISLATION DOCKET
SAMPLE LIMITED PREP PACKETS (Extemp, Impromptu, Radio)
INFORMATION SHEETS for 2025
SCHEDULE
STATE FORENSICS TOURNAMENT at VEL PHILLIPS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (tentative times)
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Registration opens 7:00 |
Prior to 7:15: Text to Confirm Entries / Drops (text even if you have no drops, report "all present" so we know you're on your way) 414-688-2817 |
| 8:30 AM |
Judges' Meeting - |
| 8:30 AM | Extemp / Radio Draw for Round 1 Extemporaneous Speaking Radio Announcing |
| 9:00 AM | Round 1 |
| 10:15 AM | Round 2 |
| 11:30 AM | Round 3 |
| 12:15 PM | Begin lunch break |
| –– The following times are tentative –– | |
| 1:15 PM | Semi-Final Rounds |
| 3:15 PM | Final Rounds |
| 5:00 PM | Awards Ceremony |
BUS UNLOADING / LOADING AREAS
MORNING:
AFTER AWARDS:
TOURNAMENT LOCATIONS
Registration:
Extemporaneous Speaking Draw Room:
Radio Announcing Draw Room:
Judges' Lounge:
Judges' meeting (8:30):
Student meeting will not be held
Tab room:
Preliminary Rounds:
Semi-Final and Final Rounds:
Lunch:
Postings:
Awards Ceremony:
TRAVEL ADVICE
FACILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
If there are any requests or concerns regarding any of your students or adults in attendance, contact Ben Kroll, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For example:
Ability to use stairs or walk long distances
Ability to board a school bus
Food or environmental allergies
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
Questions about the State Tournament can be directed to:
Ben Kroll, State Tournament Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tim Scheffler, State Congress Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
State Site Directors This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.