West OK District World Schools Runoff
2026 — NSDA Campus, OK/US
Information about World Schools Runoff
The World Schools Runoff will be held online via a Zoom link. Competitors are responsible for having a device that enables them to connect to the Zoom link that was emailed to coaches using cam and audio.
The runoff will use the Extemp Debate format. Please see the explanation and speech times below. The topic will be published approximately 30 minutes before the start of each round. Rounds may be single, double, triple, or quadruple-flighted. Each flight takes 16 minutes.
Rounds will be at 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm, and 9:00 pm.
Round 1 will be randomized. Rounds 2-5 will be Hi/Lo pairings.
Explanation of World Schools
Extemporaneous Debate (XDB) is a one-on-one debate event in which students are presented with a new resolution each round and have 30 minutes to prepare before delivering arguments, refutation, and rebuttals. Unlike traditional debate events, which focus on a single topic throughout a tournament, Extemp Debate introduces a variety of resolutions, testing students’ adaptability and critical thinking across a broad range of issues. The use of evidence is permitted, but due to the short preparation time, the event emphasizes reasoning, structure, and effective delivery over detailed research.
This event appeals to students who enjoy thinking quickly, tackling a wide range of topics, and engaging in real-time argumentation. While students with experience in debate or speaking extemporaneously may feel right at home, public speakers and interpers who are thoughtful, quick-witted, and curious can also find this format exciting and rewarding.
Successful students in Extemp Debate are often analytical, confident, persuasive, and logical thinkers with a broad base of knowledge and the ability to work independently under pressure.
Speech Times
|
Speech |
Time Limit |
Purpose |
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Proposition Constructive |
2 minutes |
The debater in favor of the resolution presents his or her case/position in support of the topic. |
|
Cross Examination of Proposition |
1 minute |
The opposition debater asks the proposition questions. |
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Opposition Constructive |
2 minutes |
The debater against the resolution or the proposition’s case presents his or her case/position. |
|
Cross Examination of Opposition |
1 minute |
The proposition debater asks the opposition questions. |
|
Mandatory Prep Time |
1 minute |
Both debaters have one minute to prepare their rebuttals. |
|
Proposition Rebuttal |
2 minutes |
The proposition debater refutes the main idea of the opposition and supports their main ideas. |
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Opposition Rebuttal |
2 minutes |
The opposition debater refutes the main idea of the proposition and supports their main ideas. |
|
Mandatory Prep Time |
1 minute |
Both debaters have one minute to prepare their rebuttals. |
|
Proposition Rebuttal |
2 minutes |
In this final speech the proposition crystallizes the round for the judge and tries to establish sufficient reason for a vote in favor of the resolution. |
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Opposition Rebuttal |
2 minutes |
In this final speech the opposition crystallizes the round for the judge and tries to establish sufficient reason for a vote against the proposition’s case and/or the resolution. |