Dear Colleagues,

You and your teams are cordially invited to the 3rd edition of the Jasper Howl Invitational! This year, Kanza Jafri is stepping in as your tournament director, with Dave Huston running the tab room, a dynamic duo ready to bring you an unforgettable weekend. Think of us as the Mark Cuban and Dallas Mavericks of debate (minus the billion-dollar payroll).

Last year, Plano ISD shook things up with new mascots, and we’ve kept rolling with the changes. While some things are new, Jasper’s tradition of excellence and warm hospitality remains the same. Expect fierce competition, friendly faces, and a howl-ing good time for all!

We are looking forward to hosting you in person on Friday, Saturday, February 7-9, 2025 (if needed) for varsity debate events. Our Congress, Novice Debate, and IE events will conclude on Saturday, February 8

We are a TFA state qualifying and NIETOC qualifying tournament. We will continue to offer World Schools debate as part of the tournament schedule. IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Tournament of Champions has designated the Jasper Howl as a TOC Qualifier in Policy/CX; LD; and PF debate. We are also offering a TOC bid in IE's. We will be offering the following bids this year:

Public Forum- Finals (Gold = Top 2, Silver = Non-Advancing Semifinalists)

Lincoln Douglas-Finals

Policy Debate-Finals

Follow the links to other pages that will help you better understand the events, fees, schedule, and requirements for the tournament. Here are some of the things you will find:

• Three preliminary rounds of IE's starting on Friday; some conflict with Congress; please check that. DX/FX also conflict so please don't enter your students in both
• One of the most experienced and hard working tab room staffs in the business. We will be bringing in a lot of the same folks that assisted in our previous hosting experience. We will run an efficient, but equitable schedule that will cater to student and coach needs.
• World Schools debate competition. We will offer as many rounds as is appropriate with the number of schools who will be entered.
• A well stocked coach/judge lounge and concessions for students
• A supportive competitive environment by an administration who has embraced speech and debate. In short, we promise to give you one of the best tournament experiences you will have this year.

Please choose to join us.

Kanza Jafri, Jasper Speech and Debate

Jasper HS, Plano, TX

Kanza.Jafri@pisd.edu (school e-mail)

Dave Huston, Plano West Speech and Debate

Plano West Senior High School

Dave.Huston@pisd.edu(school e-mail)