Dear ASD Community,
Welcome to Auckland Schools Debating for 2022. This post contains information on the entry process for 2022 as well as other crucial information for the year ahead.
Important Links
- Website – www.asd.org.nz
- 2022 Registration Guide and Competition Information
- 2022 Calendar
- 2022 Changes
- How to Debate Guide
- Online Debating Guide
Registration Deadlines
- Teacher in Charge Confirmation Form – Monday 7 March
- Seasonals Championship Registration Form – Wednesday 9 March (5pm)
- Premier Grade Registration Form – Tuesday 15 arch
- Open Grade Registration Form – Thursday 24 March
Tournament Dates
- Seasonals – Saturday 12 March
- Counties Manukau Regionals – Saturday 19 March
- Auckland Regionals – Saturday 2 April and Sunday 3 April
Changes in 2022
Debating via Zoom
Due to the ongoing presence of Covid in the community and the Red light settings under the Covid Protection Framework ASD will be operating online via Zoom for at least Term 1 of 2022.
We will seek to re-evaluate this policy at the end of term 1 and will run a consultation to decide on whether debating will be in-person or online for term 2. During this consultation, schools will likely be given the opportunity to opt in to online debating.
To read more about how debating via Zoom will work, please refer to our online debating guide linked here.
Coaching and Adjudication Seminars via Zoom
In line with debating taking place over Zoom, ASD will be conducting its normal Grade Coaching Sessions and Adjudication Seminars via Zoom.
Entry Fees
In 2022 there has been an increase in fees. This decision is not taken lightly but it has been made to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the competition.
As in previous years, we will be offering fee subsidies to schools who need it. We will be reaching out to schools which qualify for these fee subsidies individually. If you believe you will have issues paying but have not been contacted, please get in touch with the committee via email.
