West Oklahoma District Qualifier

for the 2024 National Tournament

Debate and Extemp Info

• Debate topics March PF topic and March/April LD topic will be used.
• PF will use a coin toss in the presence of the judge to determine sides and team speaking order.
• Extemp draw will be in the LEAD Center GYM
• Extempers draw 3 questions.
• There is a cross examination period in FINALS! Competitors will watch/take notes on the speech of the speaker before them (last speaker watches first) and asks questions in a 3-minute CX.
• You will be walked to your speaking room for the FINALS round.
• TOPIC AREAS (not necessarily in order):

US Extemp

1. US Politics & Elections
2. US Economics, Business, & Industry
3. US Energy & Environment
4. US Foreign Policy & National Security
5. US Supreme Court & Legal Issues
6. US Education, Healthcare, & Social Issues

International Extemp

1. Americas & Caribbean
2. Asia & Pacific
3. Southwest Asia & North Africa
4. Sub-Saharan Africa
5. Europe
6. Global Environmental & Humanitarian Issues

• Debaters and extempers are allowed by NSDA rules to use electronic devices and access the internet. They still may not communicate with anyone inside or outside of the room about preparation/answers.