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Topic Strike / Extemp Draw

NPDA

• Competitors will gather in the Hepworth Atrium.
• Each paring will report to their assigned room.
• Judges will provide the list of topics.
• The negative team strikes first, and each strike should take no longer than 1 minute.
• 15 minuite preparation time begins when the affirmative has chosen the topic.
• Affirmative teams have the option to prepare in the competition room.
• Preparation is to be done alone by each team without assistance. 
• There will be two policy, two fact/value, and one metaphor.

IPDA

• Competitors will gather on the second floor of the Taylor building along the north windows.
• Each paring will be called and provided a list of topics.
• The negative strikes first. 
• 30 minuite preparation time begins when your pairing receives the topics.
• There will be a mix of 5 fact/value/policy resolutions.
• Preparation can be done collectively within teams and with coaches.

Extemporaneous

• Topic draw will occur in Shields 102
  • Round 1: Domestic
  • Round 2: International
  • Finals: Prediction & Triad
• Competitors will receive two questions and then choose the one on which they will speak.
• 30 minutes of preparation time begins when the speaker position is called.
• Double entry guidelines
  • Speaker positions 1-3 should complete extemp before their other event
  • Speaker positions 4-6 should draw their extemp topic after completing their other event (ask to go first in your other round)