Winter Championships
General Information
The tournament will offer student debaters an experience on a Pro-Am (professional-amateur) basis. Teams will debate in three-on-three debates, and will be paired with experienced university debaters to help them during some of the allocated preparation time. These experienced university debaters will then adjudicate the debates.
Our sponsor Russell McVeagh is helping us to facilitate the Winter Championships. Because of Russell McVeagh’s generous sponsorship, we are able to offer this tournament free of charge – there is no entry fee.
Key Details
- When: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March 2012
- Where: TBA
- Who: The tournament is open to all Year 11, 12, and 13 students
- Team Cap: The tournament is limited to 30 teams. Schools are guaranteed entry to one team (of 3 speakers). If you wish to have a second team, that team will be placed on a waiting list and will be awarded on a first in first served basis, in the event that the tournament cap is not reached. You will be notified as soon as possible after entries have closed whether your school will be permitted a second team.
- Cost: FREE!
- Timetable: Four preliminary debates on 16 March (8.30-6.30), Finals on 17 March (9.15-5.30)
- How to enter: Email the Committee at info@aucklandschoolsdebating.org.nz. Please let us know the names of the speakers you wish to enter, and whether you have a team you wish to place on the waiting list.
- Deadline for entries: Friday 9 March 2011
Tournament Format
- Speakers: Teams of three speakers only
- Format: Limited preparation
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Speech Length: 8 minutes, points of information permitted
- Professional: Each team will be assigned a “pro” to assist them during the preparation time before each debate