Texas Middle School State Tournament
2022 — NSDA Campus, TX/US
World Schools Debate
Abbreviation
WSD
Format
World Schools Debate
Entry Fee
$40.00
Overall Entry Limit
20
Entry Limit Per School
6
Entry
Teams of between 3 and 5 competitors
Event Description:
NSDA rules will be used. The speaking times are: 8-8-8-8-8-8-4-4. Teams do not receive prep time during a world schools debate round.
During the preparation time for the impromptu rounds, students can have a dictionary and a one-volume encyclopedia or almanac. They cannot access the internet, text messages, or any previously-prepared materials, including speeches and flows from previous rounds. Additionally, they cannot consult anyone (coaches included) outside their 3-5 person team.
Rounds 1 and 2—Prepared Motion
Round 3—Impromptu Motion
Round 4—Impromptu Motion
Quarterfinals—Impromptu Motion
Semifinals—Prepared Motion
Finals—Impromptu Motion