Stratford Spartan Invitational
2022 — Houston, TX/US
General Information
ENTRY LIMITATIONS:
· Entries will be accepted on a first come-first served basis until our facility is full.
· All events are automatically capped at 10 entries initially, but entries will be added from the waitlist swiftly until room limits are reached. I will try to send an update on room availability often.
· Only entries from a High School Diploma granting institution will be accepted.
· Cross enter at own risk. Please pay attention to the schedule.
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JUDGING |
Missing Speech Judge |
$120 per 6 entries |
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Missing Debate Judge |
$100 per 2 entries |
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Missing Congress Judge |
$125 per 5 entries |
Debate Topics:
LD/NLD: Resolved: The United States ought to implement a single-payer universal healthcare system.
PF/NPF: Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially increase its investment in high-speed rail.
CX: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its security cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, biotechnology, cybersecurity.
World School Topics:
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Round 1 |
This House supports the right of teachers to unionize. |
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Round 2 |
This House regrets the rise of fast fashion. |
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Round 3 |
IMPROMPTU |
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Quarters |
This House believes that states should construct data-based profiles of their citizens (e.g. the social credit system in China). |
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Semis |
IMPROMPTU |
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Finals |
This House opposes the use of NFT technology for investment purposes. |
Congress will be using the Region 4 Scaffolding plan.
Prelims: 1-5
Semis (if necessary): 11-15
Finals: 6-10
o There will no longer be a cap of 45 minutes for each legislation at this tournament
o Internet will be allowed during all congress rounds.
o ALL Congress ROUNDS WILL DIRECT QUESTIONING
Legislation can be found at www.txfa.org