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| Team Cap Per School | 4 teams per school. |
| Price | $225 per team. |
| Age Limit | Year 12 students who have debated in other ASD grades, and year 13 students with some or no debating experience. |
| Number of Rounds | 5 Preliminary rounds. Break to Octo Finals (16 teams). |
| Adjudicated By | ASD-accredited external adjudicators. |
| Speaking Times | Speeches 6 minutes (one bell at 1 minute, one bell at 5 minutes, two bells at 6 minutes). Replies 3 minutes (one bell at 2 minutes, two bells at 3 minutes). |
| Points of Information | Allowed. |
| Style of Debates | All debates are limited preparation. One hour notice of moots is given. |
| Venue | St Cuthbert’s College and Carmel College |
| Times | Advised Topic and Impromptu Debates start at 6:30pm or 8:00pm. Topics and sides will be announced one hour before these times (at 5:30pm and 7:00pm respectively). Check the draw for your specific time and aim to be 15 minutes early. |
| Teams Per Teacher | No restrictions. |