Monsignor Lyons Invitational: Delone Catholic HS
2010
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US
Public Forum
Abbreviation
PFD
Format
Debate
Entry Fee
$10.00
Entry
2 competitors per entry
Event Description:
NCFL Rules will be used in this event.Public Forum Debate:1) Public Forum Debate is a team event that advocates or rejects a position posed by the resolution. Thefocus of the debate is a clash of ideas in a persuasive manner that can be understood by a “lay” judge.Good debaters should display logic and analysis. They should use evidence when needed. They shouldwin their case and refute that of their opponents. They should communicate effectively, using thefundamentals of good speaking. There are no burdens on either side.2) Order and time limits of the debate:a. First Pro Constructive: 4 minutesb. First Con Constructive: 4 minutesc. Crossfire: 3 minutes(Note: the Con asks the first question; thereafter, either debater can ask questions).d. Second Pro: 4 minutese. Second Con: 4 minutesf. Crossfire: 3 minutes(Note: the Pro asks the first question; thereafter, either debater can ask questions).g. First Pro Summary: 2 minutesh. First Con Summary: 2 minutesi. Grand Crossfire: 3 minutes(Note: one member of the Pro team asks the first question; thereafter, any debater may ask questions).j. Second Pro Final Focus: 1 minutek. Second Con Final Focus: 1 minutel. Prep Time: 2 minutes/teamWe will be using the December Topic.
