LD Intermediate program for Westwood Debate and Speech. Session 1 — Sept/Oct Topics $240 per 6-meeting session Intermediate Meeting Schedule (2:00pm CT): Meeting 1 (Topic Analysis and Case Strategy): Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 12:30pm (CT) Goal: Turn the resolution into a usable affirmative and negative topic map. Meeting 2 (Building a Warranted Case): Sunday, September 27, 2026 — 12:30pm (CT) Goal: Build a clear case with a framework, contention structure, evidence, and impact explanation. Meeting 3 (Refutation and Line-by-Line): Sunday, October 11, 2026 — 12:30pm (CT) Goal: Make direct, organized responses that include both defense and offense. Meeting 4 (Cross-Examination and Flowing): Sunday, October 18, 2026 — 12:30pm (CT) Goal: Ask useful questions, capture key arguments on the flow, and carry concessions into rebuttals. Meeting 5 (Rebuttal Round Simulation): Sunday, October 25, 2026 — 12:30pm (CT) Goal: Practice the most decision-relevant portion of the round without overloading a one-hour session. Meeting 6 (Tournament Readiness and Showcase): Sunday, November 1, 2026 — 12:30pm (CT) Goal: Prepare usable materials and establish repeatable competition habits. WA Tournament 1: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Location: Online (Details will be sent after registering by email)