Debate

Event information:

This will be an online event held on Zoom. There will be 3 divisions split based on grade level, with all divisions competing in the Canadian National Debate Format. Please note that the debate tournament and speech tournament runs concurrently and cannot be double entered.

Fees:

$80/ team

$200/ uncovered judge

Tournament format:

Divisions: All divisions are based upon the student’s grade level in the 2022-23 school year

Novice: Grade 4-6CNDF 6 min constructive speech; 3 min summary
Juniors: Grade 6-9CNDF 6 min constructive speech; 3 min summary
Seniors: Grade 10-12CNDF 8 min constructive speech; 4 min summary

Registration process

Stage 1- Deadline Oct 20th,2022

Click Here for individual team registration and payment

Click Here for group registration

Stage 2- TBA

Schedule

Saturday, Oct 22nd

8:00 AM – 8:30 AMCheck-in
8:30 AM – 9:00 AMBriefing
9:00 AM -10:00 AMPrep Round 1 & Round 2
10:00 AM -10:10 AMWelcome Speech
10:15 AM – 11:15 AMRound 1
11:15 AM – 12:15 PMRound 2
12:15 PM – 1:15 PMLunch Break
1:15 PM – 2:15 PMPrep Round 3 & Round 4
2:15 PM – 3:15 PMRound 3
3:15 PM – 4:15 PMRound 4
4:15 PM – 4:30 PMBreak Announcement
4:30 PM – 5:00 PMPrep Final
5:00 PM – 6:00 PMFinal
6:00 PMAnnouncement