State Debate
January 28 - 29, 2022
@ Marian University
Host Information
The 2022 State Debate Tournament will be held at Marian University. Visit the Host Information page for more information.
In order to comply with Marian University policy, all competitors will need to complete a Marian Release Form. Coaches may scan and send digital forms to ad@ihsfa.org or submit a hard copy at registration.
Tentative Schedule
Friday, January 28, 2022
4:00 PM - Registration Opens
5:00 PM - Registration Ends -- Congress Organization Meeting & Judge Meeting
5:30 PM - Round 1: Policy, Public Forum, World Schools Debate, Congress (Sessions 1)
6:30 PM - Round 1: LD
6:45 PM - Round 2 Prep for WSD Impromptu Round
7:30 PM - Round 2: Policy & Public Forum; Congress Session 2
8:20 PM - Round 2 WSD Impromptu Topic Debate
8:30 PM - Round 2: LD
9:30 PM - Friday Events Done
Saturday, January 29, 2022
7:15 AM - New Saturday Judges Check-In
7:30 AM - Postings for Round 3
7:45 AM - Congress Materials Distributed to Parliamentarians
8:00 AM - Round 3: Policy, Public Forum, Congress & WSD
9:00 AM - Round 3: LD
9:45 AM - Judge Meeting; Congress Meeting
10:00 AM - Congress-Semi-final: Session 1
10:30 AM - Octa-Finals: LD & PF, Prep WSD Quarter-Finals
11:15 AM - Judge Meeting: Quarter-Finals in Policy & WSD Announced; Congress Semi-Final Session 2
11:30 AM - Quarter-Finals in Policy & WSD
12:00 PM - Lunch - Watch for Postings
12:30 PM - Judges Meeting: Quarter-Finals Announced; Semi-Final: Congress Session 3
1:15 PM - Semifinal Round: Policy
1:30 PM - Semifinals: Policy, LD, PF & WSD
2:15 PM - Congress Final Round
2:30 PM - Semifinal Round: Lincoln Douglas & Public Forum
3:15 PM - Preparation for WSD Final
3:30 PM - Final Round: Policy
4:00 PM - Final Rounds: Lincoln-Douglas; Public Forum
4:15 PM - World Schools Final
6:00 PM - Awards
Platforms
The state series will use Speechwire for tournament management and e-balloting. All judges will need to bring a device in order to complete their ballots. Coaches are responsible for ensuring that their judges are supplied with an adequate device for judging.
All students and judges will need to create an account with Speechwire.com. For help on creating student accounts visit - https://youtu.be/dcGivaEKSuk
Topics
Congress -
WSD -
Round 1 - This house believes the COVID 19 pandemic has left the world better prepared for future pandemics
Round 2 - Impromptu
Round 3 - This house supports the Build Back Better legislation.
Quarter Final - Impromptu
Semifinal - This house would tax religious organization’s incomes that exceed $1 Million annually.
Final- Impromptu
PF -
Resolved: The United States federal government should legalize all illicit drugs.
LD -
Resolved: The appropriation of outer space by private entities is unjust.
Policy -
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its protection of water resources in the United States.
Entries
Each member school may enter -
a maximum of 4 Policy teams
a maximum of 4 Public Forum teams
a maximum of 4 Lincoln Douglas contestants
a maximum of 4 Congressional debates
a maximum of 2 World Schools Debate teams
Registration must be completed in Speechwire by Jan. 23rd, 2022
Fees
Policy & PF - $20/team
LD - $12/entry
Congress - $6/student
World Schools - $6/student
Entry drop on the day of - $25
Judges
Policy, PF and World Schools Debate - 1 judge per entry (1 team = 1 judge)
Lincoln Douglas - 1 judge for 1-2 entries, 2 judges for 3-4 entries
Congress - 1 judge for 1-4 entries
ONLINE REGISTRATION OF JUDGES:
Coaches will register judges online with SpeechWire and ensure that all judges are able to access their Speechwire accounts
Judge Qualification Information will be completed in Speechwire
**The Board voted in Summer 2021 to eliminate the judge strike/scratch list**
Scholarships
Each year the IHSFA presents three scholarship awards to recognize outstanding student participants in our organization. These awards, presented at the state debate and speech tournaments, honor three legendary Indiana coaches of speech and debate: Jim Hawker, Bob Brittain, and Bill Hicks. Recipients demonstrate speech and debate acumen, but they also exhibit positive mental attitude and fine character. According to the IHSFA Tournament Manual, each school entered into the state speech and debate tournaments may nominate a senior member who participates in the state tournament to be considered for the award.