National Speech and Debate Season Opener

2017 — Lexington, KY/US

Extemp Topics

Season Opener Extemp Topics - 2017

Round #1 – Russia (IX)

Round #2 – US Healthcare Policies and Reforms (USX)

Round #3 – China (IX)

Round #4 – U.S. Taxes and Tax Reform (USX)

Quarterfinals – Global Economics (IX)

Semifinals – US Immigration Policies and Reforms (USX)

Finals – Conflicts Around the Globe (IX) 
Location
Campbell House Lexington University of Kentucky
Contacts
TOC Admin Team
General Info
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Tournament Invitation Congress Legislation NSDA High School Unified Manual (Version 2017.1.0) CFL Bylaws-Fall16 Season Opener Info-9-6-17 2017 Season Opener Map Rules & Procedures-2017 Speaker Awards Deadlines Eligibility Documentation Process Extemp Topics Fee, Payment & Penalty Information Hired Judge Policy Hotel Information Schedules
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 EDT
Tournament Dates Sep 8 to Sep 11 2017
Registration Opens Thu Jun 1 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Tue Aug 29 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue Aug 29 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Sep 1 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Mon Sep 4 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Oct 4 at 5:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.