DUDA Middle School Scrimmage

Dates:

Registration due: November 5              

Event on: November 14

What to expect: 

This is a new event type, aiming to help students have their first experiences with debate in a less stressful environment. We're trying some new features with this in mind:  

1) Guided preparation – teams will have a touch over an hour to prepare for their first debates on the topic, using resources provided by DUDA. 

2) Debates in the afternoon: 

Novice/JV teams will participate in 2 “low-pressure” rounds focused on testing new arguments in a  feedback-driven environment. 

Varsity teams will participate in 2 typical win/loss debate rounds. 

Schedule:

945am               Begin checking in with your teams

1030am             Updated registration & “Virtual Bus” due 

1035am             Opening comments in auditorium

1045am             Breakout rooms for preparation - DUDA will provide “pre-debate checklist,” speech templates, and (pending volunteer availability) mentors to new campuses  

12pm                 Pairings announced; break for food/rest 

1230pm             Round 1

2pm                   Round 2

330pm                   Closing comments & survey in auditorium