2020 Spartan Classic

The 2020 Spartan Classic hosted by Michigan State University will be hosted online. We will be offering Policy Novice, Policy Varsity and Congress divisions. Email us at debate@msu.edu with any questions. We hope to have you join us!

Policy Schedule (as of 12/5/2020)

(*Note: All times are in the Eastern Time Zone)

Friday, December 4th

2:45-3:15 p.m. Online Registration/Confirmation

4:00 Pairings for Rounds 1 and 2

4:15 Tech Check Deadline – students and judges must enter online rooms by this time to check technological set-ups

4:45 Round 1 (pre-set)

6:45 Round 2 (pre-set)

Saturday, December 5th

8:00 a.m. Pairing for round 3

8:10 Tech Check Deadline – students and judges must enter online rooms by this time to check technological set-ups

8:30 Round 3 (high-low)

10:45 Pairings for Round 4

11:15 Round 4 (high-low)

12:45 Meal Break

1:30 Pairings for Round 5

2:00 p.m. Round 5 (high-low, sides assigned by the tabroom)

4:00--- Awards

4:30 Pairings for First Elimination Debate (both divisions)

5:15 First Elimination Debate (Dinner not provided by the tournament)

Sunday, December 6th

8:00 a.m. Pairings for Second Elimination Round

Completion of Elimination Rounds

Congress Schedule (as of 11/24/2020)

(*Note: All times are in the Eastern Time Zone)

Saturday, December 5th

8:00 a.m. – Registration

9:00-11:30 – Session 1

12:00-1:00 – Lunch Break

1:00-3:30 – Session 2

4:00-6:30 – Session 3

6:45 – Awards in final chamber