Polar Bear Open
2023 — Des Moines, IA/US
Welcome to the Polar Bear Open!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, November 17th
Speech Events
Round 1: 5:15pm
Round 2: 6:45pm
Round 3: 8:00pm
Saturday, November 18th
Debate Events
Debate Round 1: 8:00am
Debate Round 2: 9:15am
Debate Round 3: 11:00am
Debate Round 4: 12:30pm
Debate Round 5: 2:00pm
Quarterfinals: 3:30pm
Semifinals: 5:00pm
Finals: 6:15pm
Congress
Session 1: 9:00-11:30am
*Lunch Break*
Session 2: 12:30-3:00pm
Food Information:
We will be running a cash-only concession stand both days of the event. There are also several restaurants nearby.
Please direct questions to TJ Miller at theresa.miller@dmschools.org