The 18th Annual Hurricane Debate Tournament at Holy Trinity
2024 — Temple, TX/US
Extemp Debate
Extemporaneous Debate:
· This is a supplemental event offered at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament. The Hurricane Tournament is likely the only chance you will have this year to compete before nationals.
· At the national tournament, resolutions are released 30 minutes before the round. Rounds one and four will be posted at the tournament. Rounds two are three are provided here in advance.
Resolutions for the 2024 Hurricane Debate Tournament
Round 1: To be announced at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 14--30 minutes prior to the round
Round 2: A focus on STEM has harmed education in the fine arts.
Round 3: Third party candidates have a negative effect on American Presidential elections.
Round 4: To be announced 30 minutes prior to the round
Speech Times
oProposition (Affirmative) Constructive: 2 min
oCross Examination of Pro: 1 min
oOpposition (Negative) Constructive: 2 min
oCross Examination of Con: 1 min
oMandatory Prep Time: 1 min
oProposition Rebuttal: 2 min
oOpposition Rebuttal: 2 min
oMandatory Prep Time: 1 min
oProposition Rebuttal: 2 min
oOpposition Rebuttal: 2 min