CD Schedule and Information

Important Dates

October 10th - Congress Legislation Due
October 16th - Congress Legislation Released

Schedule and Competitive Equity Note

Priority will be given to fostering equal opportunities for all students to speak over "hard stops," even if it means a slight extension to a round. However, this will be honored only if no more than 10 minutes of recess are taken per round (excepting additional time required by judges).

Congressional Debate Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST

2:00 PM - Optional judge e-ballot troubleshooting available

2:30 PM - Chamber/judge assignments released/blasted

2:45 PM - Standby (unassigned) judges report to judge lounge

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Round 1

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Dinner

5:45 PM - Standby (unassigned) judges report to judge lounge

6:30 PM - 8:50 PM - Round 2

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST

8:45 AM - Standby (unassigned) judges report to judge lounge

9:00 AM - 11:20 AM - Round 3

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch

12:20 PM - Standby (unassigned) judges report to judge lounge

12:40 PM - 2:30 PM - Semifinal Round

3:00 PM - Standby (unassigned) judges report to judge lounge

3:15 PM - 5:25 PM - Final Round

After Final Round - Awards Ceremony

Important Reminder

ALL JUDGES ARE OBLIGATED FOR THE FINAL SESSION OF CONGRESS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THEIR STUDENT ADVANCES.