THE HUSKY HOWLER IS FEBRUARY 3-4TH

(This page will continue to be updated as the event gets closer.)

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Des Moines’ Hoover High School Huskies

cordially invite all schools, both in- and out-of-state, to compete in an

IN-PERSON TOURNAMENT:

THE HUSKY HOWLER

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All events are synchronous. All times are in Central Standard Time (CST).

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Please note that this tournament may use Tabroom.com electronic balloting OR paper balloting, depending on whether Des Moines Public Schools has internet restored. Regardless...

The Show Must Go On!

...and we look forward to hosting you in either scenario.

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SPEECH

Friday-only Speech events include:

Dramatic Interpretation & Humorous Interpretation,
Duo Interpretation,

Program Oral Interpretation,
Informative Speaking,
Original Oratory,
International Extemporaneous & US Extemporaneous*
Spontaneous Speaking**

And introducing:

Original Spoken-Word Poetry

&

Storytelling

Speech Notes:
Double-entry is permitted.

One judge per 5 entries is owed.

The Husky Howler seeks to prepare students for both IHSSA Individual Districts & NSDA National Qualifiers. As such, IHSSA rules will be followed when applicable and noted on ballots.

* Extemp categories may be combined if numbers are low.

** Spontaneous Speaking is a live-speaking event similar to Impromptu where students choose 1 prompt out of 3 options provided in-round. Students may use one segment of up to 3 minutes of preparation time without online access and a maximum of one segment of up to 5 minutes of speaking time; using less prep does not allow more speaking time.

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CONGRESS

Saturday-only Congress Chambers include:

Senate

&

House of Representatives

Congress Notes:

Direct-Questioning in 30-second blocks is mandated.

Open Chamber is the default.

Base 2 is preferred.

One judge per 2 entries is owed.

Please upload or email legislation to aymi.paradise-flores@dmschools.org by Sunday, January 22 at 11:59pm.

Docket will be posted and emailed on Monday, Jan. 23.

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DEBATE

Saturday-only Public Forum will debate the following NATIONAL QUALIFIERS RESOLUTION:

Resolved: In the United States, right-to-work laws do more harm than good.

Debate Notes:

One judge per 2 entries is owed.

Rounds will be single-flighted.

We encourage audience members to attend all Public Forum rounds -- emphasis here on "public" -- and will host a special exhibition setting for the final round.

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Congress bills are due Sunday, 1/22 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

All entries are due Sunday, 1/29 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Penalties begin 2/1 at 5:00 p.m. CST.

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FULL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY SPEECH:

Extemp Prep begins at 4:30 -- may be out of preset order due to schools' arrival times

Extemp & Speech, Round 1: 5-6

Extemp Round 2: 6-7

Speech Round 2: 6:30-7:30

Extemp Round 3: 7-8

Speech Round 3: 7:30-8:30

Awards at 8:45

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SATURDAY CONGRESS & PUBLIC FORUM:

PF, Round 1: 8-9

Congress Session 1: 8:30-11:30

PF, Round 2: 9-10

PF, Round 3: 10-11

PF Lunch, 11-11:30

Congress Lunch: 11:30-12:00

PF, Round 4: 11:30-12:30

PF, Round 5: 12:30-1:30

PF, Round 6 / Finals Round 1: 1:30-2:30

PF, Round 7 / Finals Round 2: 2:30-3:30

Congress Session 2: 12-3

Congress & Preliminary PF Awards 3:45-4

PF Round 8 / Final Round Exhibition: 4-5

PF First- & Second-Place Awards In-Round