Calling all coaches: Please join us for our Spring Meeting on Saturday, May 15th from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
View the agenda and the link to connect via Zoom here: https://tinyurl.com/mlfaspring
Updates and Announcements
2021 Categories
Just a reminder that there are no partner or group entries allowed this year and that all competitors must be individual participants this year. For a list of this year’s categories and descriptions, please check out this document. The following categories will not be offered for the 2021 season:
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- Impromptu Speaking
- Group Acting
- Group Improvisation
- Group Interpretation
For more information and resources to support your team during this year’s virtual season, please check out this site.
Mock Tournament
An MLFA sponsored mock tournament is now open for registration. It is for coaches and judges. Use a different personal email address, add you and your colleagues to your team roster, register yourself and fellow coaches in any categories you wish, schedule judges, and join the fun at 10:00 AM January 30th. No performing, just witty banter and an opportunity to get the students’ point of view.
Judges’ Training
Don’t forget, every judge on your team – or potential judge, MUST attend a training and pass the test. They should also watch the Speechwire tutorial about the ballots and what to expect. Remember, everyone logs into live.speechwire.com to compete in a tournament. Everything they need to know in life including the judge training schedule is on the virtual web site link for judges.
Merchandise
The 2021 MLFA shirts are ready for purchase! Buying apparel supports the MLFA in offering guidance, support, and a robust State Forensics Competition to participating Wisconsin schools! Check out this year’s limited-edition apparel here! Orders are due by February 10th and ANYONE (coaches, students, families, etc.) can order and pay online!
Judge Training Sessions: Hosts and Trainers Needed
Hello MLFA members,
The Judge Training Committee wanted to create a calendar of judge training sessions for our organization. We are in need of trainers and hosts. We created this Google Form to share with the organization so that we can work together to prepare for the virtual season.
“How to Shine as a Virtual Speaker” – December 9th
Zoom Meeting for Coaches on Tips and Tricks
Purpose: To assist your speakers shine during their forensic presentations
Presenter: Mr. Vince Vitrano WTMJ-4 Morning Anchor
Where: Via Zoom Meeting
Link: https://ewscripps.zoom.us/j/97885622419pwd=UUY3NzlRMUtuOExqaGx3tJOVYyUT09
Meeting ID: 978 8562 2419
Passcode: 084947
Meeting ID: 978 8562 2419
When: Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 4:30-5:15 p.m.
*For those who can’t attend, the meeting will be recorded and posted on the website*
Agenda
Presentation: 4:30-5:00pm
Topics that will be discussed
- How to talk to the camera as if it was your friend
- How to calm your fears when talking “live”
- How to be natural and conversational with an audience you can’t see
- How to use blocking and body positioning within a camera view
Q and A Session: 5:15-5:30 pm
Hope you are able to join what will be a very informative session!
2021 Virtual Season Resources
Our Tournament Practices and Procedures Committee has put together the many resources coaches &/or hosts will need for our 2021 season.
Follow this link to the 2020-2021 Virtual Season site
Fall Meeting: November 7th, 2020
Please join us at our annual Fall meeting on Saturday, November 7th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Committee meetings begin at 8:00 AM, General Business Meeting begins at 8:30. Click here to join!
AGENDA WILL INCLUDE:
- Committee Reports Including Important Changes & Season Updates
- Nominations & Voting for President Elect & Treasurer
- Acknowledgement of Service – please register your years of service as a Forensics Coach
- If you haven’t paid your $50 dues yet and registered as a member – please do. Also, if you are willing to host a meet (super easy this year!) contact Nikki Prelesnik at n.prelesnik@oakcreek.k12.wi.us
Questions will be answered, and fears put to rest – we’ve got this!
Overview of the 2021 Virtual Season & Upcoming Training Opportunities
MLFA Fall Meeting – November 7, 2020
The 2020 MLFA Fall Meeting will be virtual and will be held on November 7, 2020. Links to the meeting and breakout sessions will be released shortly, along with the agenda. Stay tuned for more details.
MLFA Membership Dues/ Registration Deadlines – 2020/21 Season
The deadline to register a team for the 2020/21 season without a late fee has been extended to November 14, 2020.
The membership fee is $50. $25 Late Fee if payment is received after Nov 15th.
No registrations will be accepted after Dec 15th.
Follow this link to the Registration Form
Please mail checks and printed invoice to Janette Schroeder, 405 Johnson Drive, Cascade, WI 53011
2020-2021 Membership
Please follow the following link to complete your 2020-2021 School Membership
2020-2021 Membership Registration Form
State tournament
Nature Hill Meet Cancelled
From host Melissa Krahn:
Greetings Forensics Teams,
With all of the schools canceling, we no longer have enough adults to host the NHI forensics meet. We are canceling at this time. We will be returning checks during the next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this uncharted time.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Melissa
Nature Hill Meet
As of 5:14 Thursday evening, the Oconomowoc School District is still holding all after school events. The Nature Hill Forensics meet is still on. Please notify Melissa Krahn if your school chooses to not participate.
Update
Hello MLFA coaches. I just wanted to let everyone know that we are aware of the news from Madison and we are all waiting to hear from our districts on the next course of action. I found out that there are a number of area superintendents that are meeting this afternoon and will be issuing a statement regarding the safety of our schools and activities. As news surfaces from our schools, we will be discussing the future plans for the MLFA 2020 season. We will post here on FB as well as on the MLFA Website.
Slinger Meet is Canceled
From the head coach at slinger ms:
Amanda Noonan
Slinger Middle School has also canceled our meet, which was to take place tomorrow. All schools have been notified. Good luck to all of you for the remainder of the season.