CSD Speech and Debate Championships
2025 — Sandy, UT/US
Elementary PF
Abbreviation
E PF
Format
Debate
Entry Fee
$0.00
Entry
Teams of between 1
and 2 competitors
Event Description:
Public Forum is a pro/con debate. 2 people on each team. Each team will prepare to be either pro or con. Teachers should prepare an equal number of pro and con teams.
Topic:
"Resolved: The benefits of AI outweigh the harms."
Times:
First Pro Speaker (Case) - 3 min
First Con Speaker (Case) - 3 min
Second Pro Speaker (Response) - 3 min
Second Con Speaker (Response) - 3 min
First Con Speaker (Summary) - 2 min
First Pro Speaker (Summary) - 2 min
Second Con Speaker (Final Focus) - 2 min
Second Pro Speaker (Final Focus) - 2 min
*2 minutes of prep per team to use as they like.