BAM Invitational
2019 — Phoenix, AZ/US
Extemporaneous Debate
Event Description:
This is a fun, quick-styled debate.
Students will have 30 minutes prior to each round to prepare. They may use external sources (no coaches, please). Students will have access to the internet during prep; however, they should not access the internet in round. Topics include current affairs, pop culture, middle school-related activities.
Time Limits Speech
Proposition Constructive 2 minutes
The debater in favor of the resolution presents his or her case/position in support of the topic.
Cross Examination of Proposition 1 minute
The opposition debater asks the proposition questions.
Opposition Constructive 2 minutes
The debater against the resolution or the proposition’s case presents his or her case/position.
Cross Examination of Opposition 1 minute
The proposition debater asks the opposition questions.
Mandatory Prep Time 1 minute
Both debaters have one minute to prepare their rebuttals.
Proposition Rebuttal 2 minutes
The proposition debater refutes the main idea of the opposition and supports their main ideas.
Opposition Rebuttal 2 minutes
The opposition debater refutes the main idea of the proposition and supports their main ideas.
Mandatory Prep Time 1 minute Both debaters have one minute to prepare their rebuttals.
Proposition Rebuttal 2 minutes
In this final speech the proposition crystallizes the round for the judge and tries to establish sufficient reason for a vote in favor of the resolution.
Opposition Rebuttal 2 minutes
In this final speech the opposition crystallizes the round for the judge and tries to establish sufficient reason for a vote against the proposition’s case and/or the resolution.