Silver Lake Debate Invitational
2025 — Silver Lake, KS/US
Middle School
Event Description:
Tournament Regulations
1. Debate Topic - KSHSAA approved.
2. Tournament Style - Each debate team will debate both sides of the topic in a cross-ex style using the 8-3-5 time limits. There will be a maximum of eight minutes of prep time during each round for each team. Wifi will be available and use will fall under KSHSAA guidelines.
3. Fees - Fees are $4.00 per team and in the event of cancellation, the fee must still be paid.
4. Entries - Schools will be entered on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a 30 team limit, and no more than three teams from each school may enter without approval.
6. Schedule - All debaters will participate in four rounds of competition. There will be no semi-finals or finals.
7. Judging - Single judges will evaluate most rounds, with the possibility of some panels throughout the tournament. Schools must provide 1 judge per 2 teams entered. This judge can be an experienced debater.
8. Awards - There will be no awards given for records, but there will be speaker awards for the top 5 speakers.
9.Disclosure - For competition reasons, this tournament will be limited to the NDCA Novice Packet, and each school will need to disclose their 1ACs by the Wednesday before the tournament.
10. Lunch – As of right now, there are no plans for a concession stand.