Welcome to the THIRD Dublin Debate Showdown hosted by the Dublin High Speech & Debate Club. The informational document is linked here: Informational Document

GENERAL INFO

Date: Sunday, March 24th

Time: 9 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Fallon Middle School (3601 Kohnen Way)

Check-in and event updates will take place in the MPR.

DIVISIONS

• TWO DIVISIONS

• Novice

• Advanced

• Sign up with one designated partner for the tournament.

• If you don’t have one, contact us using the email below!

• Format is impromptu -- debaters will be given the topic shortly before each round, as well as time to prepare and research it.

AWARDS

All Top 3 teams in BOTH Novice & Advanced Divisions will receive a trophy and certificate for their achievement!

FOOD/LUNCH

• Bring water and your own lunch OR

• BRING MONEY to buy food: Serving pizza, chips, cookies, and water!

FORMAT

The tournament format is based on a Parliamentary type debate round. Debaters will get 30 minutes (based on High Schoolers and Middle Schoolers, respectively) to prepare the topic, from background knowledge to strong points to argue. Topics will be released in the MPR (Multi-Purpose Room), at the times noted above in the schedule above.

Speech Order

Novice

Advanced

Check out thisDOCUMENT for any help/descriptions!

Judge training will take place on the day of at 9AM! (see schedule above)

If you are interested in signing up as a judge, please fill out the form attached!