Thank you for having registered for our May 4th Debate Tournament, or emailed for more information. Once again this tournament is for students who are “new to debate” they are students who are now learning the skill and may have attended 1 or 2 tournaments prior, but have absolutely no experience.
We shall be running with 3 rounds of debate in Canadian National Style – Rounds 1 & 2 will be prepared on the motion below and also on our website. Each team will have an opportunity to debate both sides of the motion. Which side you will debate in rounds 1 & 2 will be announced the morning of the tournament, as you will be prepared for both sides. Round 3 will be a fun impromptu round that will not require any research. Reminder that during prep for the impromptu round it should be done with just the knowledge you and your debate partner have to share with the judges.
The tournament shall be on zoom, between 8:30 and 11:30 AM Pacific Time. The speaking times will be 6/6/6/6/ with 3/3 minutes reply speeches at the end. Reminder that the opposition if the first reply speaker. The government side starts and ends the debate. Rounds will be judged to provide feedback only. If you can provide a judge that would be appreciated. There is no cost to attend the event, but do sign up early as spaces are limited and it is open to students across the country. We would sincerely appreciate that should you sign up and then decide not to partake a polite email letting us know would be appreciated.
Registration Links:
Debaters by Team: https://lnkd.in/gp-RygTN
We do need judges so please spread the word.
Judges: https://lnkd.in/gPMJcNrG
ROUNDS 1 & 2 MOTION: THIS HOUSE WOULD PUNISH STUDENT BYSTANDERS FOR FAILING TO STOP BULLYING.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the tournament.
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