Queen City Invitational at Charlotte Catholic

2020 — NSDA Campus, NC/US

Varsity Lincoln Douglas

Abbreviation VLD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Sept/Oct
Resolved: In a democracy, voting ought to be compulsory.
Entry Fee $10.00
Overall Entry Limit 40
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

NOTE: This competition will be using the September/October topic as published by the NSDA for Lincoln Douglas Debate.

NSDA rules on sources and preparation will be followed. NSDA pilot rules on internet connectivity will be followed.

Description:

Students will present and debate arguments in affirmation or negation of the assigned resolution.

The structure of a debate is as follows

Affirmative Constructive - 6 minutes

Cross-Examination - 3 minutes

Negative Constructive and Rebuttal - 7 minutes

Cross-Examination - 3 minutes

Affirmative Rebuttal - 4 minutes

Negative Rebuttal - 6 minutes

Affirmative Rebuttal - 3 minutes

Students may use up to 4 minutes of preparation time each at their discretion during the debate.

The use of notes or aides while speaking is permitted. Students may use electronic devices.

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Location
Charlotte Catholic HS
Contacts
Carmen Kohn
General Info
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Oct 24 to Oct 24 2020
Registration Opens Mon Sep 14 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes Mon Oct 19 at 8:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Oct 19 at 8:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Oct 21 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Oct 22 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Oct 23 at 12:00 PM

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