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:

  • 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.

  • Technology: All competitors must bring their Chromebook/Laptop and a charger. You will need these for accessing ballots, research, and general tournament logistics.

  • 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 4Single 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 AnnouncedFinals 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.