Wicked West Invitational

2025 — Centerton, AR/US

Lincoln Douglas

Abbreviation LD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Mar/Apr
Resolved: The development of Artificial General Intelligence is immoral.
Entry Fee $15.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Lincoln-Douglas Debate (LD)
Resolution: Resolved: The development of Artificial General Intelligence is immoral.

Order of Speeches:
Affirmative Constructive:6 Minutes
Negative Cross Examination:3 Minutes
Negative Constructive:7 Minutes
Affirmative Cross Examination:3 Minutes
Affirmative Rebuttal:4 Minutes
Negative Rebuttal:6 Minutes
Affirmative Rebuttal:3 Minutes

Prep Time
4 Minutes per Debater

Timing:
Judges will determine how time will be kept in the round. Prep time for each debater is four minutes.

Use of Electronic Devices:
The use of internet-enabled devices and internet is permitted at the National Tournament. The use of internet-enabled devices and internet at the qualifying tournament will be the autonomous decision of each district. Laptop use must comply with the Guidelines for Use of Internet-Enabled Devices in Debate Events.

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Locations
Bentonville West High School
Contacts
Jessica Skordal
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Mar 7 to Mar 8 2025
Registration Opens Sat Feb 1 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Mar 3 at 11:59 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Mar 3 at 11:59 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Mar 5 at 5:59 PM
Drop online until Mon Mar 3 at 11:59 PM
Change fees apply after Mon Mar 3 at 11:59 PM

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