The 51st Churchill Classic TOC and NIETOC Qualifier
2026 — San Antonio, TX/US
06-Extemp, Congress, and Worlds Topics
CONGRESS
Prelims: 6, 9, 13, 5
Semis: 14, 19, 2, 17
Finals: 3, 10, 18, 16
WORLDS
Round 1 & 2: This House believes that charter schools have done more harm than good to the education system.
Round 3: Impromptu
Round 4:This House regrets the narrative of green capitalism as a response to climate change.
Round 5: Impromptu
Quarters: Impromptu
Semis: This House believes that the African Union should prioritize strengthening regional alliances as opposed to continental unification.
Finals: Impromptu
EXTEMP
Here are the extemp topic areas we will be using for the tournament.
Novice:
Rd1: Energy and Environment
Rd2: US Political Landscape
Rd3: Education and Healthcare
Sem: U.S. Foreign Policy
Fin: Global Conflicts
International:
Rd1: Shifting Global Politics
Rd2: International Economics
Rd3: Supranational Organizations
Qrt (If needed): Humanitarian Crises
Sem: Sustainable International Development
Fin: Democratic Concerns/Striving for Global Equity
United States:
Rd1: The Housing and Cost of Living Crisis
Rd2: Media and Communication Landscape
Rd3: The Shifting Political Paradigm
Qrt (If needed): Education and Healthcare
Sem: America v. The World (challenges in American diplomacy)
Fin: Hypothetical Scenarios