Welcome to our Trojan Way November Asynchronous Tournament!

This asynchronous tournament is organized by the middle school team of West Marshall Middle School. We strive to provide a place for all Middle Schools and Novice Freshman in HS to have a competition outlet that will provide good feedback for our competitors and strengthen the competition.

Please note that while we will Follow NSDA Middle School Rules & Prioritize Judge Feedback for Students. Students need constructive feedback to improve their pieces and a ballot with only compliments can only help so much. Be sure to be specific about what they can improve to tell their speech/story. If you need additional guidance on how to be an effective speech judge, please refer to this training through the NSDA: Intro To Judging Speech Events

SCHEDULE (Central Standard Time):

11/21 (8:00 pm): Async speech recordings are due in Tabroom.

11/22 (8:00 am): Preliminary round ballots released.

11/23 (8:00 pm): Preliminary round ballots are due.

11/24 (8:00 am): Final round ballots released.

11/24 (8:00 pm): Final round ballots due.

11/25 (6:00 pm): Awards Slideshow Posted to Tournament

Awards will be mailed to schools following the tournament.

Event Topics:

For Pro-Con Challenge, we will be use any of the following topics:

* Lincoln-Douglas Debate – 2024 November/December Topic - Resolved: The United States ought to adopt a wealth tax.

* Public Forum Debate – 2024 November/December Topic -Resolved: The United States should substantially reduce its military support of Taiwan.

* November 2024 Congress Topic -to be released on NSDA on Nov.1st.

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For Impromptu, students may choose from the following three topics:

• “Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.” — Ronald Reagan
• "Well, I don't know if I believe that's true, but I know I'm who I am today because I knew you." — Stephen Schwartz, Wicked: The Musical
• "Some people call this artificial intelligence, but the reality is this technology will enhance us." —Ginni Rometty