Lawrence Free State Firebird Speech Invitational NIETOC
2026 — Lawrence, KS/US
Fri - Varsity Lincoln-Douglas
Event Description:
Lincoln-Douglas Debate (LD)
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Resolution: The resolution will be one requiring a value judgment. Districts must use the current Lincoln-Douglas topic for the month in which the competition occurs. Refer to www.speechanddebate.org/topics for the current topic.
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Entries: Each contestant will debate both sides. No substitution is permitted once the tournament has begun.
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Order of Speeches:
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate Time Limits |
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Affirmative Constructive |
6 Minutes |
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Negative Cross Examination |
3 Minutes |
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Negative Constructive |
7 Minutes |
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Affirmative Cross Examination |
3 Minutes |
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Affirmative Rebuttal |
4 Minutes |
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Negative Rebuttal |
6 Minutes |
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Affirmative Rebuttal |
3 Minutes |
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Prep Time |
4 Minutes per Debater |
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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.