General Information

Academic Event Information:

• All schools will compete in one division.

• Coaches are requested to help grade objective/tested events.

• Paid graders will be provided in Ready Writing, Spelling, and all Journalism events, so schools will be limited to five (5) entries in each of these events.

• Journalism and Ready Writing will be held in a computer lab, so you do not need to bring your laptops, printers, etc.

• Objective/tested events will be limited to eight (8) entries per school.

• Computer Science will be written test only.

• Math & Science events will be divided into 9/10 grade and 11/12 grade for individual awards, but will  be combined for the team award.

• Schools will receive blank test copies electronically after the tournament.

• We will have a hospitality room for adults attending the tournament and concession stand for students. 

Speech & Debate Event Information:

• LD will use the Spring UIL topic.

• CX will use the current UIL topic.

• Debate competitors may cross enter in speech events as the schedule allows.

• Debate awards will be determined from 4 rounds.  The 3rd and 4th rounds will be power matched.

• Extemp draw will be held 30 minutes prior to the start times listed on the schedule unless otherwise noted.

• Internet will be allowed in the draw room at coach discretion.

• Poetry/Prose documentation will not be checked.  Finals will be readers' choice.

• All speech judges/coaches are considered stand-by throughout the tournament. Schools whose judge does not show up for their assigned round will incur the FULL judge fee.

• Video/audio taping of rounds is not permitted.