Cottonwood Classic
2022 — Albuquerque, NM/US
The Fifth Annual Cottonwood Classic Speech and Debate Tournament
November 11-12, 2022
Contact Bill Torres at bill.torres@cottonwoodclassical.org or at 505-280-9437 if you have any questions.
Registration is online at ccps.tabroom.com
Events Offered:
Program Oral Interpretation
Dramatic Interpretation
Humorous Interpretation
Duo Interpretation
United States Extemporaneous
International Extemporaneous
Informative
Original Oratory
Impromptu Speaking
Storytelling
Policy Debate (Novice and Varsity)
Lincoln-Douglas Debate (Novice and Varsity)
Public Forum Debate (Open Division)
Schedule:
Friday, November 11
2:00 PM Registration
2:30 PM Extemp Prep
3:00 PM Speech I
4:00 PM Debate I
5:30 PM Extemp Prep
6:00 PM Speech II
7:00 PM Debate II
Saturday November 12
8:00 AM Debate III
9:30 AM Extemp Prep
10:00 AM Speech III
12:00 PM Debate IV
1:30 PM Extemp Prep Finals
2:00 PM Speech Finals/NLD Quarters
3:00 PM NLD/PF Semis - CX/VLD Finals
5:15 PM NLD/PF Finals
7:00 PM Awards
Domestic Extemp Round Themes:
Round 1: The Environment
Round 2: Economics
Round 3: Foreign Affairs
Finals: Social Justice Issues
International Extemp Round Themes:
Round 1: Europe
Round 2: Asia
Round 3: Africa
Finals: International Relations
Storytelling Theme:
Stories Around the Campfire
Debate Topics
Lincoln-Douglas Debate – 2022 November/December Topic
Resolved: The People’s Republic of China ought to prioritize environmental protection over economic growth..
Public Forum Debate – 2022 November/December Topic
Resolved: The United States’ strategy of Great Power Competition produces more benefits than harms.
Policy Debate – 2022-2023 Topic
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.
Spirit Award!!
A spirit award will be given to the school who best decorates their table in a Fall and/or Thanksgiving theme in celebration of the upcoming holiday!!
Tournament Specifics:
PARKING WILL BE LIMITED!!
Double entry allowed in speech events, but only one debate event! Yes, you can do up to 2 speech AND 1 debate event.
Entry fees of $10/student, Duo, Policy, PF is $20/team
We will have a judge’s lounge with food and beverages
Snacks will be sold in the student lounge as well as a map of restaurants in the area.
CCPS novice students will be able to compete, but WILL NOT be eligible for awards.
Please make checks payable to:
CCPS with Speech and Debate in the memo line.
7801 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109