ELKINS HS 23RD ANNUAL SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT

2025 — Houston, TX/US

WSD Debate Information

Motions:

Round 1 (prepared): This House, as a democratic government, would ban political advertising on social media platforms.

Round 2 (prepared): This House regrets the decline of labor unions.

Round 3: Impromptu

Semis: Impromptu

Finals: This House, as a government, would prioritize financing space colonization over financing deep sea exploration.

Schedule for Saturday, September 20th:

  • 8:00 AM: WSD Round 1(prepared)
  • 9:30 AM: WSD Round 2 (prepared)
  • 10:45 AM - 11:45 PM: WSD Round 3 (Impromptu Motion Drop)
  • 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: WSD Round 3
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: WSD Semis (Impromptu Motion Drop)
  • 2:30 PM: WSD Semis Round
  • 5:00 PM: WSD Finals (prepared)
Locations
Elkins High School
Contacts
Bonnie Bonnette
General
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Congressional Docket W-9 Elkins High School Speech and Debate Booster Club Updated Schedule Wi-Fi: BYOD Network After Hours Visitor Access Wifi: Requesting a Visitor Account for the BYOD Network Congress Topics Judge Information- Contract & Volunteer Updated Wifi Information WSD Debate Information
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) TFA – Texas Forensic Association Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CST
Tournament Dates Sep 19 to Sep 21 2025
Registration Opens Tue Aug 19 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.