The Marshall Spalter Cup

2026 — Springdale, AR/US

Umbrella Topics

Impromptu

Round 1: Ahoy, Matey! (Sailor Themed Quotes)

Round 2: Get Lit (illuminated objects)

Round 3: Blinded by the Lights (Song Titles from The Weekend)

Round 4 (Semi-Finals): Oceanside Ambiance

Round 5 (Finals): Westward Expansion

Round 6 (if needed): How do I get there? (Directions Themed)

Round 7 (if needed): West Coast Phenomenon (Landmarks)

Extemp

Round 1 (Domestic): US Economy

Round 2 (International): Great Power Competition

Round 3 (Domestic): US Technology

Round 4 (International) (Semi-Finals): Global Economics

Round 5 (Domestic) (Finals): American Democracy

Round 6 (International) (if needed): Climate Change Initiatives

Round 7 (Domestic) (if needed): Public Health

Duet Improv:

Round 1: Beach Day!

Round 2: Illuminated Scenarios

Round 3: Ocean Animals

Round 4: Traveling West

Round 5: Sailing Situations

Round 6: In the Skies

Round 7: Seen at High School

IPDA:

Round 1: Social Media

Round 2: Education

Round 3: Societal Implications

Round 4: Health and Wellness

Round 5: Technology

Round 6: International Relations

Round 7: Climate