17th Annual Hurricane Debate Tournament
2022 — Temple, TX/US
Extemporaneous Debate
Extemporaneous Debate:
· Extemp Debate is a fast-paced, quick look at a topic. We will do three rounds—three different resolutions—in about an hour.
· This is a supplemental event offered at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament. The Hurricane Tournament is the only one we do during the year that offers this event.
· At the national tournament, resolutions are released 30 minutes before the round. Because of our schedule and because it is early in the year--especially for new debaters—the resolution for two of the rounds were released earlier this month.
· JUDGES—you will have one piece of paper with three ballots on it. Your job is simply to circle the winner and assign speaker points (scale of 25-30—how well did they speak). Do NOT write any reason for decision and do not tell the debaters who won!
Resolutions for the 2022 Hurricane Debate Tournament
Round 1: WILL BE ANNOUNCED 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE ROUND
Round 2: President Biden's decision to forgive up to $20,000 per person in federal student loan debt is just.
Round 3: On balance, the Internet benefits society.
Speech Times
o Proposition (Affirmative) Constructive: 2 min
o Cross Examination of Pro: 1 min
o Opposition (Negative) Constructive: 2 min
o Cross Examination of Con: 1 min
o Mandatory Prep Time: 1 min
o Proposition Rebuttal: 2 min
o Opposition Rebuttal: 2 min
o Mandatory Prep Time: 1 min
o Proposition Rebuttal: 2 min
o Opposition Rebuttal: 2 min