CFC 2 Brandon Valley
2020 — Brandon, SD/US
Novice Public Forum
Abbreviation
NPF
Format
Debate
Entry Fee
$0.00
Entry
Teams of between 1 and 2 competitors
Event Description:
Public Forum involves opposing teams of two, debating a topic concerning a current event. Proceeding a coin toss, the winners choose which side to debate (PRO or CON) or which speaker position they prefer (1st or 2nd), and the other team receives the remaining option. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and also participate in a “crossfire” (similar to a cross examination) with the opportunity to question the opposing team. Often times community members are recruited to judge this event.