Wichita Northwest Forensics Invitational 2023

2023 — Wichita, KS/US

Public Forum Debate

Abbreviation PFD
Format Debate
Entry Fee $12.00
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Resolved: In the United States, right-to-work laws do more harm than good.

Speech Time Limit Responsibility of Debater
Team A Speaker 1 -Constructive 4 min Present the team’s case
Team B Speaker 1 -Constructive 4 min Present the team’s case
Crossfire 3 min Speaker 1 from Team A & B alternate asking and answering questions
Team A Speaker 2 -Rebuttal 4 min Refute the opposing side’s arguments
Team B Speaker 2 -Rebuttal 4 min Refute the opposing side’s arguments
Crossfire 3 min Speaker 2 from Team A & B alternate asking and answering questions
Team A Speaker 1 -Summary 3 min Begin crystallizing the main issues in the round
Team B Speaker 1 -Summary 3 min Begin crystallizing the main issues in the round
Grand Crossfire 3 min All four debaters involved in a crossfire at once
Final Focus 2 min Explain reasons that you win the round
Team B Speaker 2 -Final Focus 2 min Explain reasons that you win the round
*Each team is entitled to three minutes of prep time during the round