Speech

Time Limit

Purpose

Proposition Constructive

2 minutes

The debater in favor of the resolution presents his or her case/position in support of the topic.

Cross Examination of Proposition

1 minute

The opposition debater asks the proposition questions.

Opposition Constructive

2 minutes

The debater against the resolution or the proposition’s case presents his or her case/position.

Cross Examination of Opposition

1 minute

The proposition debater asks the opposition questions.

Mandatory Prep Time

1 minute

Both debaters have one minute to prepare their rebuttals.

Proposition Rebuttal

2 minutes

The proposition debater refutes the main idea of the opposition and supports their main ideas.

Opposition Rebuttal

2 minutes

The opposition debater refutes the main idea of the proposition and supports their main ideas.

Mandatory Prep Time

1 minute

Both debaters have one minute to prepare their rebuttals.

Proposition Rebuttal

2 minutes

In this final speech the proposition crystallizes the round for the judge and tries to establish sufficient reason for a vote in favor of the resolution.

Opposition Rebuttal

2 minutes

In this final speech the opposition crystallizes the round for the judge and tries to establish sufficient reason for a vote against the proposition’s case and/or the resolution.