Bulldog Invitational

2024 — Bettendorf, IA/US

Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Abbreviation NLD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Nov/Dec
Resolved: The United States ought to adopt a wealth tax.
Entry Fee $20.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Lincoln-Douglas Debate typically appeals to individuals who like to debate, but prefer a one-on-one format as opposed to a team or group setting. Additionally, individuals who enjoy LD like exploring questions of how society ought to be. Many people refer to LD Debate as a “values” debate, as questions of morality and justice are commonly examined. Students prepare cases and then engage in an exchange of cross-examinations and rebuttals in an attempt to convince a judge that they are the better debater in the round.

Time Limits Speech Time Limit Purpose

Affirmative Constructive 6 minutes Present the affirmative case
Negative Cross-Examination 3 minutes Negative asks questions of the affirmative
Negative Constructive 7 minutes Present the negative case and refute the affirmative case
Affirmative Cross-Examination 3 minutes Affirmative asks questions of the negative
First Affirmative Rebuttal 4 minutes Refute the negative case and rebuild the affirmative case
Negative Rebuttal 6 minutes Refute the affirmative case, rebuild the negative case, and offer reasons that negative should win the round, commonly referred to as voting issues.
2nd Affirmative Rebuttal 3 minutes Address negative voting issues and offer reasons for why the affirmative should win.

*Each debater is also entitled to four minutes of prep time during the round.

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Bettendorf HS
Contacts
Joe Rankin
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Nov 15 to Nov 16 2024
Registration Opens Tue Oct 15 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes Fri Nov 8 at 4:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Nov 11 at 4:00 PM
Judge Information Due Mon Nov 11 at 4:00 PM
Drop online until Mon Nov 11 at 4:00 PM
Change fees apply after Mon Nov 11 at 4:00 PM

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