Competition Local Rules 2023

Are accents allowed at the SVUSD competition?

• Yes

• No

Are witnesses allowed to speak with attorneys?

• NEVER

• Absolutely

• Only if they are seated at counsel table

All trials are ______ trials.

• bench

• jury

• presider-less

Attorneys may move to strike _______.

• testimony

• each other

• an entire opening statement

True or False?

All evidence will be pre-marked as exhibits, and they will be referred to by their pre-marked number (or letter) throughout the trial.

• True

• False

During recesses, teams may communicate solely with other __________, from their own team or the opposing team competing in the round.

• coaches

• competitors

• parents

• judges

Check all the apply.

During recess, you may NOT communicate with:

• coaches

• viewers/guests

• non-competitors

• competitors

Check all that apply.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding cameras?

• Spectators may film short segments if not distributed or used for scouting purposes.

•  The final round may be recorded by any and all parties.

• no flash photography is allowed during a trial.

• No team member, coach, or advisor can film or video.

• Coaches can film anything they want.

True or False?

Unless otherwise indicated in the Case Packet, all witnesses are gender neutral, and personal pronoun choices may be made and modified at the discretion of the performing team.

• True

• False

Round 1 will be determined by a...

• random draw

• popularity contest

• power match