Stratford Spartan Invitational
2022 — Houston, TX/US
General Information!!!
ENTRY LIMITATIONS:
· Entries will be accepted on a first come-first served basis until our facility is full.
· All events are automatically capped at 10 entries initially, but entries will be added from the waitlist swiftly until room limits are reached. I will try to send an update on room availability often.
· Only entries from a High School Diploma granting institution will be accepted, with a few exceptions
· Cross enter at own risk. Please pay attention to the schedule.
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JUDGING |
Missing Speech Judge |
$150 per 6 entries |
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Missing Debate Judge |
$120 per 2 entries |
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Missing Congress Judge |
$125 per 5 entries |
Debate Topics:
LD/NLD:Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee the right to housing.
PF/NPF:Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its military presence in the Arctic
CX:Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase fiscal redistribution in the United States by adopting a federal jobs guarantee, expanding Social Security, and/or providing a basic income.
World School Topics:
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Round 1 |
This House oppose the use of public funds for school vouchers |
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Round 2 |
IMPROMPTU |
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Round 3 |
This House supports the right to secession. |
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Quarters |
This House would ban targeted political advertising. |
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Semis |
IMPROMPTU |
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Finals |
This House, as the United States, would build a military base in Palau. |
Congress will be using the Region 4 Scaffolding plan.
Prelims: 1-5
Semis (if necessary): 11-15
Finals: 6-10
o There will no longer be a cap of 45 minutes for each legislation at this tournament
o Internet will be allowed during all congress rounds.
o ALL Congress ROUNDS WILL DIRECT QUESTIONING
Legislation can be found at www.txfa.org