Texas Middle School State Tournament
2022 — NSDA Campus, TX/US
World Schools Debate
Event Description:
NSDA rules will be used. The speaking times are: 8-8-8-8-8-8-4-4. Teams do not receive prep time during a world schools debate round.
During the preparation time for the impromptu rounds, students can have a dictionary and a one-volume encyclopedia or almanac. They cannot access the internet, text messages, or any previously-prepared materials, including speeches and flows from previous rounds. Additionally, they cannot consult anyone (coaches included) outside their 3-5 person team.
Rounds 1 and 2—Prepared Motion
Round 3—Impromptu Motion
Round 4—Impromptu Motion
Quarterfinals—Impromptu Motion
Semifinals—Prepared Motion
Finals—Impromptu Motion
Contacts
Christopher Arnold Franz Fredric Hill Heather Wellinghurst Huffman Tim Martindell George Tennison Rachel WarneckeGeneral Info
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