Ugly Sweater Tournament
2025 — Ogden, UT/US
Public Forum
Abbreviation
PF
Format
Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF Nov/Dec
Resolved: The United States federal government should require technology companies to provide lawful access to encrypted communications.
Entry Fee
$8.00
Overall Entry Limit
16
Entry Limit Per School
4
Entry
2 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Skill (Score between 4-6 for speaker points)
Clarity
4 5 6
Arguments were presented in
a manner that was clear and
understandable to the judge.
Delivery
4 5 6
Presentation, style, poise,
articulation/enunciation, and
inflection are effective in
delivering the arguments and
responding to the opponent.
Evidence and Logic
4 5 6
Cites credible sources and
warrants claims accordingly
that is relevant and supports
claim/ideas, . The nature of
proof should be in the logic
and the ethos of a student's
independent analysis and/or
authoritative opinion.
Cross Examination
4 5 6
Cross-examination should
clarify, challenge, and/or
advance arguments
Overall Presentation
4 5 6
Behavior is ethical, respectful
of topic, opponent, and judge
in manners and