<p><span style=\"line-height:1.6em\">Hello all,&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Please note: <strong>ALL DIVISIONS of&nbsp;LD debate will use the November/December topic!&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;This is a change from previous years.&nbsp;</p> <p>Additionally:&nbsp; We are happy to announce that SPAR will be offered this weekend!&nbsp; Rules update to follow.&nbsp; You will find SPAR under the Individual Events.&nbsp; It will happen during the IE Patterns on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>SPAR Ballot is posted - instructions are on the ballot.&nbsp; If you are new to SPAR, please read through it.&nbsp; It&#39;s a very easy and fun event!</strong></p>