The 20th Annual Hurricane Debate Tournament

2026 — Temple, TX/US

Extemporaneous Debate

Extemp Debate

Extemporaneous Debate:

·This is a supplemental event offered at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament. The Hurricane Tournament is likely the only chance you will have this year to compete before nationals.

·At the national tournament, resolutions are released 30 minutes before the round. Rounds one and four will be posted at the tournament. Rounds two are three are provided here in advance.

Resolutions for the 2026 Hurricane Debate Tournament

Round 1: The US should immediately cease hostilities in Iran.

Round 2:The benefits of data centers outweigh the harms.

Round 3: Physical education ought to be required for all four years of high school.

Round 4: To be announced 30 minutes prior to the round

Speech Times

oProposition (Affirmative) Constructive: 2 min

oCross Examination of Pro: 1 min

oOpposition (Negative) Constructive: 2 min

oCross Examination of Con: 1 min

oMandatory Prep Time: 1 min

oProposition Rebuttal: 2 min

oOpposition Rebuttal: 2 min

oMandatory Prep Time: 1 min

oProposition Rebuttal: 2 min

oOpposition Rebuttal: 2 min