Texas Middle School State Tournament
2025 — Dallas, TX/US
World Schools Debate
Event Description:
Motions:
Rounds 1 and 2—Prepared Motion—This House would financially reward students for their grades.
Round 3—Impromptu Motion
Round 4—Impromptu Motion
Octofinals—Impromptu Motion (if necessary)
Quarterfinals—Prepared Motion (if necessary)—This House would establish a permanent host city for the Winter Olympics and a permanent host city for the Summer Olympics.
Semifinals—Impromptu Motion
Finals—Prepared Motion—This House believes that, in a democracy, civil disobedience in response to social injustice is morally obligated.
Times: Speaking and preparation times will be shortened for middle school students:
First Proposition: 5 minutes
First Opposition: 5 minutes
Second Proposition: 5 minutes
Second Opposition: 5 minutes
Third Proposition: 5 minutes
Third Opposition: 5 minutes
Opposition Reply: 3 minutes
Proposition Reply: 3 minutes
Teams will receive 30 minutes to prepare for impromptu rounds. However, teams do not receive prep time during a world schools debate round.
Rules: NSDA rules will be used.
In world schools debate, students may not use electronic storage or retrieval devices. If a team uses electronic devices during a debate round or during an impromptu preparation period, they will automatically receive a loss for that round. (Please note: A mobile phone in airplane mode can be used for timing only.)
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.