Tournament Information

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This tournament will be using the Middle School Public Debate Format (MSPDP). If you need a refresher on MSPDP, check out thissummary. We also encourage you to check out ourYoutube channel!Here is an example of a debate from a previous FDA tournament. Here is another example!

Please usethis link for a template to work with your team to create your cases/plans to prepare for the topic. Go to file and make a copy!

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

4th - 5th grade: Novice - The US Voting Age should be lowered to 16.

6th - 8th grade: Novice - The US Voting Age should be lowered to 16.

4th - 5th grade: Advanced - The United States should implement a Universal Basic Income

6th - 8th grade: Advanced - The United States should implement a Universal Basic Income

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.

Schedule (Subject to change, will be finalized ahead of the tournament):