FGCCFL All Events 1

2024 — Tampa, FL/US

Public Forum Debate

Abbreviation PF
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF Sept/Oct
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially expand its surveillance infrastructure along its southern border.
Entry Fee $40.00
Overall Entry Limit 21
Entry Limit Per School 6
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

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 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.

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Location
Academy of the Holy Names
Contacts
Jym Froelich Josh Schneider
General Info
Invitation Homepage Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In Attendance
Events
[Novice Observer]
Student Congress
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Policy Debate Public Forum Debate
Dramatic Performance Duo Interpretation Extemporaneous Speaking Oral Interpretation of Literature Oratorical Declamation Original Oratory
Circuits
FGCCFL – Florida Gulf Coast Catholic Forensics League

Dates & Deadlines

 EDT
Tournament Dates Sep 21 to Sep 21 2024
Registration Opens Fri Aug 23 at 7:00 AM
Registration Closes Thu Sep 12 at 9:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Sep 12 at 9:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Sep 12 at 9:00 PM
Drop online until Mon Sep 16 at 9:00 PM
Change fees apply after Sat Sep 21 at 12:00 AM

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