Mustang Debate Invitational
2022 — Jackson, MS/US
Novice Lincoln-Douglas (9-12)
Event Description:
The debate will follow the standard 6-3-7-3-4-6-3 format, with 4 minutes of prep time.
The MHSAA Manual will govern Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
Novice and Varsity divisions WILL NOT be combined, regardless of entry numbers.
Novice topic - Resolved: Civil disobedience in a democracy is morally justified.
If a novice competitor chooses to prepare for the (Varsity) healthcare topic instead of Civil Disobedience, they may (and should) be registered for the Varsity division.
A Novice competitor is defined as one in their first year of high-school speech and debate competition. Please contact the tournament director if you have questions about a student's eligibility for novice status.
Entry limit: 6 entries
Judge quota: 1 judge per 2 entries. Judges must be available for Friday and Saturday.