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