Debate

DEBATE EVENTS

INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC DEBATE ASSOCIATION (Individual)

Contestants debate 4 preliminary rounds, two each as affirmative and negative. Topics are decided in the round and 30 minutes of preparation time is given. Time limits: Affirmative constructive=5, Negative cross examination=2, Negative constructive=6, Affirmative cross examination=2, Affirmative Rebuttal=3, Negative Rebuttal & Summary=5, Affirmative Summary=3 (5-2-6-2-3-5-3). A final round may be offered at the tournament director’s discretion.

NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE ASSOCIATION (Team)

Two-person teams (mavericks not allowed) debate four rounds, two each as government and opposition.  Fifteen minutes of preparation time is allotted once the topic has been announced.  Time limits are 7-8-8-8-4-5.  Topics will vary by round and will focus on issues related to the host country.  A final round may be offered at the tournament director’s discretion.

BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE (Team)

Two-person teams will debate four rounds, two each as government and opposition. Fifteen minutes of preparation time will be allotted once the topic has been announced. WUDC rules regarding prep restrictions (no internet, no coaching during prep, etc.) will be observed. Each speech will be 7 minutes in length.