11th Annual Alief Hastings Speech and Debate Tournament
2021 — Online, TX/US
World Schools Info
World Schools Info
Friday:
Round 1 (Topic Announced at 3:30pm, Speak at 4:30pm) – Impromptu
Round 2 – (Speak at 6:30pm) This House would establish term limits for US Supreme Court justices.
Round 3 –(Topic Announced at 8:00pm, Speak at 9:00pm) Impromptu
Saturday:
Round 4 – This House would criminalize violations of local health ordinances (ex. include but are not limited to social distancing, mask mandates, etc.)
Semis – (Speak at 10:00am) This House supports "Ban the Box" laws.
INFO: A "Ban the Box" law is a law that is aimed at removing barriers to employment for individuals who have been convicted of a crime. "Ban the Box" laws prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's criminal record during the initial application process.
Finals – (Topic Announced at 2:00pm, Speak at 3:00pm) Impromptu