Olle Owl Middle School Invitational

2026 — Houston, TX/US

Awards

Event Awards

We will have an awards ceremony Saturday evening.

In most individual events and Congressional Debate, entries finishing first, second, or third will receive a trophy. Remaining finalists will receive medals. In duet events, both partners will receive these awards.

In group events (readers theatre and lip sync), all finalists will receive medals in lieu of trophies. This allows us to present an award to every student whose group reaches the final round.

In Lincoln-Douglas and public forum debate, finalists and semifinalists will receive trophies. Quarterfinalists will receive medals.

In world schools debate, finalists and semifinalists will receive medals. This allows us to present an award to every student whose group reaches the elimination rounds.

Sweepstakes Awards

We will award a minimum of three school sweepstakes trophies as well as three individual sweepstakes awards. Sweepstakes points will be awarded as follows:

Individual Events

First Place = 15 points

Second Place = 12 points

Third Place = 10 points

Fourth Place = 8 points

Fifth Place = 6 points

Sixth Place = 4 points

Seventh Place = 2 points

Eighth Place = 2 points

Congressional Debate

First Place = 15 points

Second Place = 12 points

Third Place = 10 points

Fourth Place = 8 points

Fifth Place = 6 points

Sixth Place = 4 points

All Other Finalists = 2 points

Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate

First Place = 15 points

Second Place = 12 points

Non-Advancing Semifinalist = 10 points

Non-Advancing Quarterfinalist = 6 points

World Schools Debate

First Place = 15 points

Second Place = 12 points

Non-Advancing Semifinalist = 10 points