For Debaters

2024-2025 Core Files

For Novice: 

For the first 3 tournaments of the year, Novice will be debating the Content Creation Case. We will only do case debate. You may not use outside files or read new evidence beyond what is available in this packet. 

For Tournaments 4 and 5, we will release a Disadvantage, and for Tournament 6, we will release a Counterplan. Check back later in the season for access to these files. 

For Varsity: 

Important Note- For the first 3 tournaments of the year, Varsity debaters will be evidence restricted. Only the following files are allowed to be used. After the first 3 tournaments, we will move to Open Evidence where you can research, cut your own cards, and use files you find from other sources. 

Affirmatives: 

• Pharma Patents 

• Deepfakes

• Content Creators (same as Novice packet) 

Disadvantages (DAs): 

• Economy DA 

• China DA 

Counterplans (CPs): 

• Courts CP 

Kritiks (Ks): 

• Capitalism K 

Topicality (T):

• T File

Tournament and Event Schedule

Note- Some dates and locations are subject to change. All changes will be reflected in this document. All coaches and debaters will be made aware of changes in advance.