Rock Hill High School TFA Tournament
2024 — Frisco, TX/US
Welcome to the ROCK HILL HIGH SCHOOL TFA TOURNAMENT hosted at Rock Hill High School on November 16, 2024. We are so glad you decided to join us for this tournament, and we look forward to all the competition and support.
Things you need to know:
Category A: HI, POE, DUO, OO, USX, IX
Category B: DI, PRO, INFO, IMP, POI
All debate events, with the exception of Congress, may not cross-enter.
Here is a link to the schedule: Tournament Schedule
The award ceremony will be hosted in the auditorium at 9:00 PM.
Congressional Debate:
Congressional Debate students may cross-enter into Category A events. They may only cross-enter in one Category A event.
Congress TFA Fall Docket:
Prelims: 1,2,3
Semis: 4,5,6
Finals: 7,8,9
Extemp Topic Area's
DX
Rd 1- Elections
Rd 2- Climate & Environment
Rd 3- Economy
Rd 4- US Fo PO or Hypotheticals
FX
Rd 1: E. Asia
Rd 2: Central and South America
Rd 3: Europe
Rd 4: Oceania + SW Asia
Speech Events:
Students competing in Speech events can cross-enter in up to 3 events in either Category A or B. Students who are competing in either Domestic or International Extemp may only cross-enter into Category A events.
LD Debate:
Topic: Resolved: The United States ought to adopt a wealth tax.
Policy Debate:
Topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks.
Miscellaneous Notes:
Debate brackets will not be broken.
All qualifying events follow TFA rules. PRO/POE will follow TFA rules, but selections that fit either of the UIL categories will also be allowed.
Speech events with fewer than 24 entries: 3 prelims, then finals
Speech events with 24 or more entries: 2 prelims, semis, finals
You are cross entering at your own risk
All competitors must be registered with their schools and accompanied by a school district employee