DSM Hoover Husky Howler

2025 — Des Moines, IA/US

Open Lincoln-Douglas

Abbreviation LD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Jan/Feb
Resolved: The United States ought to become party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and/or the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Entry Fee $10.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE (LD)

In this 1-on-1 format, students debate a topic provided by the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) . Topics are more philosophical than PF and range from individual freedom versus the collective good to economic development versus environmental protection. An entire debate is roughly 45 minutes and consists of constructive speeches, rebuttals, and cross-examination. Format:
Locations
Hoover HS
Contacts
Jeremy Fitzpatrick Aymi M Paradise-Flores
General
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Events
Congress
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Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CST
Tournament Dates Jan 31 to Feb 1 2025
Registration Opens Mon Dec 30 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Jan 29 at 12:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Jan 29 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Jan 30 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Jan 30 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Jan 30 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.