SA Debate League 2
2025 — Hamilton Heights, NY/US
Welcome to SADL2!
We're excited to host you for a great day of competition. Please read through these essential reminders and the schedule so you're prepared for the day.
Essential Reminders for Competitors
To ensure a smooth day for everyone, please make note of the following:
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Lunch: All competitors must bring a bagged lunch with them in the morning. We will not allow outside food drop-offs from parents or guardians. Lunch will be eaten in the cafeteria. Please plan accordingly.
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Technology: All competitors must bring their Chromebook/Laptop and a charger. You will need these for accessing ballots, research, and general tournament logistics.
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Dress Code: All students must be in full school uniform while on the tournament premises.
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(PF) Public Forum Schedule
8:15 Drops deadline / Coaches confirm entries present. Non-present teams will drop.
8:20 Pairings released
8:30 Round 1 - Both flights in rooms.
10:30 Round 2 - Both flights in rooms.
12:30 Round 3 – Scholars eat lunch in the cafeteria during their non-round flight.
2:30 Final / Round 4 – Single flighted.
3:30 pm Public Forum Scholars wait in the cafeteria for final announcements and parent pick-up.
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(MX) Extemporaneous Schedule
8:15 Drops deadline / Coaches confirm entries present. Non-present teams will drop.
8:20 Pairings released
8:30 1st Extemp Draw – Cafeteria
9:00 Round 1 – In rooms with judges. Ends at 9:45am. Scholars remain to watch Dramatic Performance till 10:30.
10:30 2nd Extemp Draw – Cafeteria
11:00 Round 2 - In rooms with judges. Ends at 9:45am. Scholars remain to watch Dramatic Performance till 12:30.
12:30 3rd Extemp Draw - Cafeteria
1:00 Round 3 – Scholars return to the cafeteria after their third round speech to eat lunch.
2:00 Finalists Announced – Finals Extemp Draw - Cafeteria
2:30 Finals – in room 108 (TBC)
3:30 pm - 4:00pm Scholars wait in the cafeteria for final announcements and parent pick-up.
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(DP) Dramatic Performance Schedule
8:15 Drops deadline / Coaches confirm entries present. Non-present teams will drop.
8:20 Pairings released
8:30 Head to Rooms - Practice until 9:00.
9:00 Watch Extemp rounds.
9:45 Round 1 – In rooms with judges. Ends at 10:30am. Remain in rooms until Rd2 Pairings released.
10:30 Head to Rooms - Practice until 11:00.
11:00 Watch Extemp rounds.
11:45 Round 2 - In rooms with judges. Ends at 12:30pm. Remain in rooms until Rd3 Pairings released.
12:30 SILENT LUNCH IN CAFETERIA –During Extemp Draw. Go to Rooms once finished.
1:45 SPEECH WORKSHOP – with Coach Gosling and Hubbard. Ends at 2:30pm.
2:30 Finalists Announced
2:45 Finals – in room 109 (TBC)
3:30 pm - 4:00pm Scholars wait in the cafeteria for final announcements and parent pick-up.