Welcome to the 2025 Fremont Debate Academy Summer Tournament! Here is some more information about rules, a link to the tournament hotline, and the schedule.

Topics (All teams should prepare for both the Proposition and Opposition side of their topic):

• Novice - The Voting Age should be lowered to 16
• Intermediate - The United States should implement a Universal Basic Income.
• Advanced / Mastery - Puerto Rico Should be Granted US Statehood.

Tournament Etiquette Tidbits:

• All debaters and the judge should mute themselves while not talking

• Heckles will NOT be allowed at this tournament to guarantee that all arguments can be heard.

• POIs will be allowed. When the speaker wishes to POI, they will unmute themselves and offer a POI.

• All cameras must always be on.

• There won’t be prep time, but members can discuss with each other before the round officially begins. All teams can use any printed or written plans.

• To discuss with teammates during the round, use a group chat platform of your choice.

• No one is allowed to screenshot or record any debates - if we find you doing so, you will be disqualified (No exceptions!)

• Please leave your video call as soon as the round is over and feedback is given.

• Spectators are only allowed if all students are fine with it. Please bring it up in the beginning of the round if you are not comfortable with a spectator present.

Live Announcement Document (TBD)

This document will be updated in real time during the day of the tournament with important announcements such as round or pairings delays or room changes.

Schedule (Subject to minor change):