HD Schedule

It is an expectation of the tournament that students will accurately represent material read during speeches. In order to ensure compliance students may record their opponents speeches. It is the responsibility of coaches to ensure that their debaters and parents understand this tournament requirement and complete the paperwork necessary to ensure compliance with applicable state laws.

Strike sheets are due before Friday at 5 pm

Thursday, October 12th – Online check in begins continuing through Friday night at Midnight

5:00 pm - Online check in begins

There will be a fee of $200 if you register electronically without actually being in Dallas. Please don't force me to assess this fee.

Saturday, October 14th – at St. Mark’s

7:00 Pairings released - free breakfast on campus for all participants (coaches, debaters, judges, observers) starting at 7 am - Great Hall for competitors, Judges and Coaches in N114.

8:00 am Round One

10:30 am Round Two

11:45 - 2 pm - free lunch on campus for all participants (coaches, debaters, judges, observers) starting at 11:45 am - Great Hall for competitors, Judges and Coaches in N114.

2:00 pm Round Three

5:30 pm Round Four

Sunday, October 15th – at St. Mark’s

7:00 am Pairings released - free breakfast on campus for all participants (coaches, debaters, judges, observers) starting at 7 am - Great Hall for competitors, Judges and Coaches in N114.

8:00 am Round Five

10:00 am College Debate Preview Reception – Green Library

11:00 am Round Six

11:45 - 2 pm - free lunch on campus for all participants (coaches, debaters, judges, observers) starting at 11:45 am - Great Hall for competitors, Judges and Coaches in N114.

2:00 pm Assembly in the Great Hall - Announcement of Elimination Rounds and Speaker Awards

3:00 pm Quarterfinals

6:00 pm Semi-finals

Monday, October 16th - at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria

8:30 am Senior Speakers breakfast by invitation (strike cards for quarterfinalists, if possible)

9:00 am Senior Speaker - Harris Wilson, St. Mark's School of Texas

9:45 am Final Round