DEBATE FORMATS AND RULES

For the Australasia, European, and Intercontinental leagues, debates will be in a world schools debating format as a 3 vs 3, with leaders replies and Points of information. 

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If you are unfamiliar with WSDC, please click here! Luckily it is very similar to most formats.

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In the Junior leagues, speaking times are 3-5 minutes with 3 minute replies.

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 In the Senior leagues, speaking times are 4-6 minutes with 4 minute replies.

The Public Forum leagues, both Junior and Senior, follow the "Standard" Public Forum debate format of a 2 vs 2, with the speaking times and structure as follows-

All debates are limited prep with access to devices. However, Preparation times vary depending on which league the team falls into. 

• In the Junior league (ages 12-15), teams are given 45 minutes before debating commences.

• In the Senior league (ages 16-19), teams are given 35 minutes before debating commences.

This provides a fantastic opportunity for teams who have little to no experience in limited prep debates, as it allows them to gain more experience in this style of debating in a low-pressure environment. For more seasoned veterans, it provides even more chances to further hone their skills in this style.