The University of Waterloo Debate Society (UWDS) is pleased to welcome you to Waterloo Spring HST 2025, our bi-annual in person high school tournament! This tournament will be open for all debaters between grades 7-12! For more information on the tournament, and to sign up for the tournament, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Note: All attendees must sign the following waiver and may not be permitted into the event without having done so.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Registration (Hard drop at 10:30 AM sharp)
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM Briefings
11:20 AM – 1:20 PM Round 1 (Open Adjudication)
1:20 PM – 1:50 PM Lunch
1:50 PM – 3:50 PM Round 2 (Open Adjudication)
3:50 PM – 5:50 PM Round 3 (Open Adjudication)
5:50 PM – 7:50 PM Round 4 (Closed Adjudication)
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM Registration (Hard drop at 9:30 AM sharp)
9:40 AM – 11:40 PM Round 5 (Open Adjudication)
11:40 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Break Announcement
1:15 PM – 3:15 PM Quarterfinals, Junior Semifinals
3:15 PM – 5:15 PM Semifinals, Junior Finals
5:15 PM – 7:15 PM Finals
7:15 PM – 7:45 PM Awards Ceremony