Brighton

2022 — Rochester, NY/US

Novice Public Forum

Abbreviation NPF
Format Debate
Entry Fee $10.00
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

DEBATE FORMAT:

1st Pro Speaker: 4 Minutes

1st Con Speaker: 4 Minutes

Crossfire for the 1st Speakers: 3 Minutes

2nd Pro Speaker: 4 Minutes

2nd Con Speaker: 4 Minutes

Crossfire for the 2nd Speakers: 3 Minutes

1st Pro Speaker Summary: 3 Minutes

1st Con Speaker Summary: 3 Minutes

Grand Crossfire: 3 Minutes

2nd Pro Speaker Final Focus: 2 Minutes

2nd Con Speaker Final Focus: 2 Minutes

JUDGING CRITERIA: Consider the following aspects of debate style, strategy and technique in making you decision: organization, analysis of issues, support of arguments with evidence and/or reasoning, refutation of opponent’s arguments, delivery, respectful attitude and demeanor. Rate each debater on a scale of 15-30 points and give HIGHER POINTS to the winning debater.

Location
Brighton High School City Honors Webster Schroeder
Contacts
Dr. Rae Smith
General Info
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Circuits
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Dates & Deadlines

 EDT
Tournament Dates Oct 22 2022
Registration Opens Sun Oct 16 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Fri Oct 21 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Oct 21 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Oct 21 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Fri Oct 21 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Oct 21 at 5:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.