William Tennent Invitational

2022 — Warminster, PA/US

William Tennent High School’s Speech and Debate Team is pleased to invite you to the 2022 William Tennent Invitational on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at William Tennent High School in Warminster, Pennsylvania.  We are very conveniently located to major transportation routes (76, 95, 276, and 476), and we anticipate a strong regional draw from a two-hour radius.  We are excited to welcome you back in person this year!

Fees are $10 per student entry (e.g., a policy debate team is $20).

Additional information regarding lunch arrangements will be posted at a later date.

Debate events will use the national NSDA topics for November/December. The Lincoln-Douglas Debate novice topic will NOT be used.

Congress will use the PCFL (Philadelphia Catholic Forensics League) legislation packet plus any legislation submitted to moonco@centennialsd.org by Monday, October 24th at 5:00 PM.

Students may double-enter in Speech events EXCEPT Extemporaneous Speaking.  There is no double entry in Debate events.  

All students registered in Speech or Debate may also enter a single Supplemental Event.  

Schedule (subject to adjustment)

8:45 AM - Round 1 - Main Events
8:45 AM - Round 1 - Policy & Congress
9:50 AM - Round 2 - Main Events
11:00 AM - Round A - Supplemental Events
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Round 3 - Main Events
1:00 PM - Round 2 - Policy & Congress
2:05 PM - Round 4 - Main Events
3:15 PM - Round B - Supplemental Events
4:20 PM - LD-PF Semis
4:30 PM - Speech Finals
4:30 PM - Congress Super Session
5:00 PM - Supplemental Finals
5:00 PM - Policy Finals
5:15 PM - LD-PF Finals