Corvallis October Kickoff – October 28, 2023

Registration opens October 2

· Preliminary Registration must be done by Friday, Oct. 13

· No new schools after Tuesday, Oct. 17

· No adds for registered schools after Wednesday, Oct. 25

· There will be no penalty fee for drops up to Thursday, October 26 at 4:00PM.

· Any changes after Friday at 4PM will be assessed a coffee penalty.

· Changes on Saturday, October 28 must be accompanied by treats for the tab room.

· Entry fees: $10.00 school fee and $5.00 per entry/student.

· DEBATE LIMIT – 2 policy and 3 PF teams/LD per school.

· Requests for any additional teams must be emailed to me and I will attempt to accommodate based on order received.

Rules: The MHSA handbook rules will be enforced. Please review the new rules changes.

· Lincoln-Douglas Debate – 2023 September/October Topic:

Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee the right to housing.

· Public Forum Debate – 2023 September/October Topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its military presence in the Arctic.

· Policy Debate – 2023-2024 Topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase fiscal redistribution in the United States by adopting a federal jobs guarantee, expanding Social Security, and/or providing a basic income.

Speech / Debate / Drama

ROUND I 8:00 am (EXTEMP Draw – 8:30)

ROUND 2 10:00 am (EXTEMP Draw – 9:30)

ROUND 3 12:00 pm (EXTEMP Draw – 11:30)

ROUND 4 2:00 pm (EXTEMP Draw – 1:30)

FINALS 4:00 pm (EXTEMP Draw – 3:30)

Concessions (the same group that has been providing concessions in the past) will be available to students; hospitality room will be provided for coaches and drivers.