Crusader Pre-Nationals Tournament

2011 — US

Public Forum Debate

Abbreviation PFD
Format Debate
Entry Fee $15.00
Overall Entry Limit 26
Entry Limit Per School 2
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Public Forum Debate is a team event that advocates or rejects aposition posed by the resolution. The focus of the debate is a clash of ideas in a persuasive manner that can be understood by a “lay” judge. Good debaters should display logic and analysis. They should use evidence when needed. They should win their case and refute that of their opponents. They should communicate effectively, using the fundamentals of good speaking. There are no burdens on either side. The 2010 NCFL Grand National Resolution will be used for this competition.
Contacts
Sal Rizzo
General Info
Invitation Homepage Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In Attendance
Events
Student Congress
Lincoln-Douglas Policy Debate Public Forum Debate
Declamation Dramatic Performance Duo Interpretation Extemporaneous Speaking Impromptu Oral Interpretation Original Oratory
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS)

Dates & Deadlines

 EDT
Tournament Dates May 14 2011
Registration Opens Sat Jan 1 at 1:00 PM
Registration Closes Mon May 9 at 8:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue May 10 at 8:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed May 11 at 1:00 PM
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Change fees apply after Tue May 10 at 8:00 PM

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