Dec. 7 Update: Speech Event Schedule is Updated for Sunday.

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Helpline Emails: toc.debate@uky.edu is only being monitored for money related issues and entry release form questions. All other emails should be sent to the appropriate helpline email for assistance.

When emailing a helpline, include your school/program, any judge/coach/competitor names involved, the round (if applicable), and any other information that would help us help you faster.

policy.uktoc@gmail.com

pf.uktoc@gmail.com

ld.uktoc@gmail.com

congress.uktoc@gmail.com

worlds.uktoc@gmail.com

speech.uktoc@gmail.com

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Nov. 27 Update:Thanksgiving Break will delay payments being posted/updated on your Tabroom accounts. Any payments made November 27-December 1 will be updated December 2; email us if you believe something is still inaccurate after December 2.

Nov. 23 Update: Extemp Topic Areas are updated. Info can be found in the Procedures & Best Practices Document.

• Round 1: Latin America

• Round 2: Domestic Economy

• Round 3: Europe

• Elim 1: Asia & Africa

• Elim 2: U.S. Foreign Policy

Nov. 21 Update: Tournament Schedule has been corrected for Indochina and China time zones since American Daylight Saving Time is no longer in effect as of Nov. 3.

Nov. 19 Update: World Schools Motions have been uploaded.Document found here.

Nov. 12 Update: Congress Legislation has been uploaded. Docket found here.

Nov. 8 Update: Judge Obligations for CX, PF, and LD have been updated. Details on our invite (p. 6).

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Dear Coaches and Competitors,

We are thrilled to invite you to the TOC Digital Speech and Debate Series #1 Tournament, hosted by the University of Kentucky, on December 6-8. This tournament promises a challenging yet rewarding competition for all levels of debaters and speakers. Our events will include Policy, Public Forum, Lincoln Douglass, Congressional Debate, World Schools Debate, and Individual Events/Speech. We look forward to a weekend filled with dynamic arguments and impressive performances.

Our goal is to provide an inclusive, educational environment where students can showcase their talents, develop critical thinking skills, and engage with others from various schools and regions. We will have experienced judges, a smooth schedule, and plenty of opportunities for feedback to help each participant improve their skills.

Please find attached details regarding registration, tournament format, and fees.

Our current tournament Best Practices and Procedures document is now available here and as one our web pages to the right.

The tournament schedule can be found here and as one our web pages to the right. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our tournament director at toc.debate@uky.edu.

We look forward to seeing you online in December and wish your team the best of luck in preparing for this season's competition.

Respectfully,
Kelsey Johnson
Tournament Director

PS: Check out our NEW website for more information.