D. Open IPDA Event Prompts

Round 1 - 11:30am

  1. Speaker 1


    Directions

    • When both competitors arrive, please confirm which competitor is the affirmative, and which is the negative.
    • Next, copy and paste the topics in the chat. Competitors should take no more than one-minute striking topics on their turn.
    • The negative will strike first, followed by the affirmative. The negative will strike again, and the affirmative will decide on the topic of the round.
    • Please confirm the topic out loud with both competitors and ensure that you all start your timers at the same time and everyone is aware of exactly when the round starts. Thank you - and hope you have a smooth round!

    PSCFA WARM UP 2020 - IPDA Round 1 - Education

    1. The USFG should ban standardized test requirements for college admission.
    2. California should allow all K-12 schools to re-open.
    3. Private student loan companies do more harm than good.
    4. The NCAA is more harmful to the interests of its players than beneficial.
    5. I can’t see clearly when you’re gone. 

Round 2 - 1:00pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Directions

    • When both competitors arrive, please confirm which competitor is the affirmative, and which is the negative.
    • Next, copy and paste the topics in the chat. Competitors should take no more than one-minute striking topics on their turn.
    • The negative will strike first, followed by the affirmative. The negative will strike again, and the affirmative will decide on the topic of the round.
    • Please confirm the topic out loud with both competitors and ensure that you all start your timers at the same time and everyone is aware of exactly when the round starts. Thank you - and hope you have a smooth round!

    PSCFA WARM UP 2020 - IPDA Round 2 - USFG Acting

    1. Prioritizing the economy does more harm than good. 
    2. The USFG should increase unemployment payments during this Pandemic.
    3. The USFG should pass medicare-for-all. 
    4. Shoot for the moon.
    5. We should value domestic production over international trade. 

Round 3 - 2:30pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Directions

    • When both competitors arrive, please confirm which competitor is the affirmative, and which is the negative.
    • Next, copy and paste the topics in the chat. Competitors should take no more than one-minute striking topics on their turn.
    • The negative will strike first, followed by the affirmative. The negative will strike again, and the affirmative will decide on the topic of the round.
    • Please confirm the topic out loud with both competitors and ensure that you all start your timers at the same time and everyone is aware of exactly when the round starts. Thank you - and hope you have a smooth round!

    PSCFA WARM UP 2020 - IPDA Round 3 - Social

    1. The USFG should censor conspiracy theories.
    2. California should reform policing policies. 
    3. Disney does more good than harm.
    4. Tipping in the gig economy is beneficial.
    5. Rain on me.

Round 4 - 4:00pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Directions

    • When both competitors arrive, please confirm which competitor is the affirmative, and which is the negative.
    • Next, copy and paste the topics in the chat. Competitors should take no more than one-minute striking topics on their turn.
    • The negative will strike first, followed by the affirmative. The negative will strike again, and the affirmative will decide on the topic of the round.
    • Please confirm the topic out loud with both competitors and ensure that you all start your timers at the same time and everyone is aware of exactly when the round starts. Thank you - and hope you have a smooth round!

    PSCFA WARM UP 2020 - IPDA Round 4 - Election

    1. The USFG should abolish the electoral college.
    2. Packing the court does more harm than good. 
    3. Presidential debates are detrimental to the election process. 
    4. The USFG should change the federal voting age to 16. 
    5. The grass is always greener on the other side.