Steven Davis Invitational at Ardrey Kell

2019 — Charlotte, NC/US

Congressional Debate

Abbreviation CON
Format Congress
Entry Fee $12.50
Overall Entry Limit 50
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

A simulation of the U.S. legislative process, students generate a series of bills and resolutions for debate in Congressional Debate. Debaters alternate delivering speeches for and against the topic in a group setting. An elected student serves as a presiding officer to ensure debate flows smoothly. Students are assessed on their research, argumentation, and delivery skills, as well as their knowledge and use of parliamentary procedure.

Session Length: 2.5 hours

Questioning Format: Direct Questioning

Note: The 2019 Steven Davis Invitational will use the NSDA Internet Pilot Rules regarding connectivity in Congressional Debate

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Location
Ardrey Kell HS
Contacts
Chris Harrow
General Info
Invitation Homepage Email Archive Events & Divisions
Events
Congressional Debate
Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate Novice Public Forum Debate Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate Varsity Public Forum Debate
Declamation Dramatic Interpretation Duo Interpretation Extemporaneous Speaking Humorous Interpretation Impromptu Speaking Informative Speaking Original Oratory Program Oral Interpretation
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NC – North Carolina Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Feb 23 to Feb 23 2019
Registration Opens Sat Dec 1 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes Mon Feb 18 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Feb 20 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Feb 20 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Fri Feb 22 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Feb 22 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.