Karen Cabe Gibson Warrior Invitational at RB Stall HS
2023 — North Charleston, SC/US
Public Forum Debate
Event Description:
Public Forum Debate – 2023 January Topic Area: West AsiaResolved: The United States Federal Government should increase its diplomatic efforts to peacefully resolve internal armed conflicts in West Asia.
Explanation:
As a team event, students who compete in Public Forum need to be able to work well with a partner. Balanced teams, both in terms of preparation before debates and contributions within a debate, helps provide a competitive advantage during tournaments. PF is the newest form of debate in the Association and looks at current event topics. Students who do Public Forum must be prepared to debate in front of judges without any formal debate training. Being able to persuade a range of judges is a central component to this event. Additionally, PF is focused upon debating varying resolutions that change frequently, which exposes students to a variety of topics during a singular competitive season.
Time Limits:
Team A Speaker 1 – Constructive 4 minutes
Team B Speaker 1 – Constructive 4 minutes
Crossfire 3 minutes Speaker 1
Team A Speaker 2 – Rebuttal 4 minutes
Team B Speaker 2 – Rebuttal 4 minutes
Crossfire 3 minutes Speaker 2
Team A Speaker 1 – Summary 3 minutes
Team B Speaker 1 – Summary 3 minutes
Grand Crossfire 3 minutes All four debaters involved in a crossfire at once
Team A Speaker 2 – Final Focus 2 minutes
Team B Speaker 2 – Final Focus 2 minutes