Age Range: High / senior

Cambodia International Debate & Public Speaking Championship Series – CamDEBATE 2024

Posted on January 22, 2024 by -

The Cambodia International Debate & Public Speaking Championship Series (CamDEBATE) is a premier platform for professional development in public speaking and debate, cultivating a healthy culture of dialogue and the sharing of different perspectives to promote and foster understanding, friendship and knowledge among youth in Cambodia.

Details

Established in 2019 by IDP Education, a world leader in international education and student placement services, with the support from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Ministry of Information and the British Embassy and partnership with key institutions in Cambodia and internationally, CamDEBATE attracted over 700 applications from over 100 high schools and universities, representing six different nationalities including Cambodian, Chinese, Thai, Filipino, Malaysian and French. The final round competition in August 2019 welcomed over 1,200 participants who witnessed the top 20 young talented Cambodians and Filipinos.

CamDEBATE aims to provide:

  • An opportunity for individuals who wish to engage in debate and public speaking in English to increase their fluency and showcase their proficiency.
  • An opportunity to develop important skills that benefit participants’ academic journeys, personal development and career prospects.
  • An occasion to independently learn, research and form opinions on complex topics that will contribute to the development of well-rounded individuals.
  • A networking opportunity for individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities.
  • A platform to support the development of problem solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills among Cambodian students and young professionals.

What makes CamDEBATE special?

Before competing in the Audition Round, all contestants will receive 3 training sessions related to public speaking and debate skills while winners from each round will continue to receive more training and mentoring sessions facilitated by experienced trainers from the Australian Centre for Education (ACE) and other CamDEBATE institution partners. The training aims to improve contestants’ confidence when speaking in public and to equip them with necessary skills for their future careers, including critical thinking, communication, problem solving and leadership skills.

Linkbate Debating Championships 2024

Posted on January 22, 2024 by -

Details for the 9th Linkbate Debating Championships 2023:
  1. Dates: Jan 27 to Jan 28 (Sat-Sun)
  2. Tentative Schedule: 4pm-1130pm (GMT+8, HK); 8am-330pm (GMT+0, UK)
  3. Format: BP, 7-minute speeches
  4. Eligibility: Novice-ONLY (broke in ANY category for at most 10 English BP/WSDC debating tournaments excluding Linkbate, with at least 15 rooms. OrgComm can decide on special circumstances)
  5. Competition Structure: Break to Open Quarters; U16 Breaks Tentative
  6. Registration Deadlines: Adjcore – Sat Dec 9 2023; Debater & Judge – Sat Jan 6 2024
  7. Registration Fee: 350HKD/45USD per team (+transaction fees)
No judge requirements, composite teams (speakers from diff institutions) are allowed.
Detailed timetable in *GMT +8* (All briefings will be sent in advance):
  • Day 1 Sat Jan 27
    • 1600 Check-in closes
    • 1615-1815 Round 1
    • 1815-2015 Round 2
    • 2015-2215 Round 3
    • 2215-2330 Round 4 (Silent)
  • Day 2 Sun Jan 28
    • 1600 Check-in closes
    • 1615-1815 Round 5
    • 1815-1845 Break + Linkbate Forum
    • 1845-1900 Breaks Announcement
    • 1900-2030 Open Quarterfinals
    • 2030-2200 Open Semifinals
    • 2200-2345 Open Final
    • 0000- Prize Ceremony

European Debate Academy 2024

Posted on January 22, 2024 by -

Hosted by JCI Scotland, this will be an in-person event that will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Academy will take place from 5pm on Friday 26th January and finishing around 1pm on Sunday 28th January 2024. Our venue for the Academy is the Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield, 187 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UG.

Why learn debating with JCI Scotland?

JCI Scotland has a long history of competing in debates over the years. In fact, the debating award at World Congress is named after a former JCI Scotland member and 1963 World President, Eric Stevenson, who introduced debating to the congress programme! Not only does this academy focus on debating and all areas associated with it, it also allows you to learn how to speak confidently which can be used in many areas of your personal and professional lives.

JCI Scotland has competed many times on the international stage and has brought several trophies home, including the first online debate at the 2020 European Conference. JCI Scotland is also creating a legacy as trainers of debating and our academy graduates have gone on to win several Local, National, European and World Competitions! Take JCI Ireland’s 2022 debate team as an example, they all attended our 2022 academy and went on to compete and win the 2022 JCI World Congress English debate competition. We also had delegates from JCI France who attended a previous academy compete at both European and World level. Don’t miss out, this could be you!

There are two ticketing options available:

  • European Debate Academy Only – £100.00 + booking fee
  • European Debate Academy & JCI Edinburgh Burns Night Gala Dinner – £160.00 + booking fee

JCI Edinburgh’s Burns Night Gala Dinner is one not be missed. An evening full of lovely food, laughter, music, dancing, whisky and even more drinks. The event will take place on Saturday 27th January from 6pm at the same hotel as the academy, Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield. We are offering a package price allowing you access to their Early Bird rate.

We have been able to secure a limited number of discounted rooms at the hotel where the Academy and Burns will be held. These rooms are available from £80 per room, per night on a bed and breakfast basis for a Single and £90 for a Twin/Double. Further details on how to secure the discounted rate will be shared with you in your confirmation email once you have booked your ticket for the Academy.

Any questions should be emailed to [email protected].

World Schools Debating Championship 2024

Posted on December 27, 2023 by -

We are thrilled to announce that Serbia has won the bid to host the World Schools Debate Championship in 2024! See you in Belgrade! 🇷🇸🎉
We want to express our deepest gratitude to the global debating community for their support and trust in our vision.
This incredible opportunity is a testament to the passion and dedication of the Serbian debating community. We are committed to organizing an extraordinary championship that showcases the very best of debate and fosters an inclusive and enriching experience for all participants. Together with our partners, we will work tirelessly to create a memorable event that celebrates the power of dialogue and critical thinking.
We are excited to welcome debaters from around the world to the vibrant city of Belgrade, where they will experience the renowned Serbian hospitality and immerse themselves in the cultural wonders our country has to offer. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this journey to make Serbia WSDC 2024 an unforgettable experience for everyone!🌟✨
Predrag, Mila, Rok and Geneva

European Schools Debating Championships

Posted on December 4, 2023 by -

After thorough discussions during designated meetings and Debate Exchange, the yearly conference bringing together IDEA members, members of our debate community voted to establish the European Schools Debating Championships (EuroSDC). The tournament’s first edition is set to take place in Prague from the 15th to the 17th of February, 2024. This new continental debate tournament for national teams fulfills a long-standing ambition within the European debating community. The EuroSDC aims to advance values central to the debate community: non-profit debate, intellectual rigor, and cultural exchange. This event is an opportunity to enhance critical thinking, public speaking skills, and cross-cultural understanding among young debaters.

Hosted by the Czech Debate Association and supported by IDEA, EuroSDC is supported by funding from the European Union and IDEA member nations, enabling a subsidized registration fee. Registrations for the tournament are open until January 7, 2024. Participating countries are invited to become members of the EuroSDC Council, emphasizing the event’s community-managed nature and the collaborative spirit among the European debating community. Further details about the tournament and registration information are available on the event page.

WSDC 2023

Posted on May 23, 2023 by -

Held in July 2023, Vietnam will be the official host of the World Schools Debating Championship 2023. As the cheapest ever and the first in-person WSDC hosted after the Covid-19 pandemic, we wish to continue to promote the values of educational excellence, awareness, diversity, and inclusion. Our team promises this WSDC to be one of the most memorable there has ever been.

 

 

Results

ROUND 1

Bermuda vs. Poland | ROUND 1 | Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: Bermuda

Opposition: Poland

Motion: This house believes that the World Bank Group should adopt a one-country-one-note system. Opp won

 

ROUND 2

Singapore vs. Thailand | ROUND 2 | Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: Singapore

Opposition: Thailand

Motion: This House supports the use of the nine planetary boundaries framework.

Opp won

ROUND 3

Indonesia vs. South Africa | ROUND 3 | Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: Indonesia

Opposition: South Africa

Motion: This House opposes internet gurus selling their own products and services.

Opp won

ROUND 4

Canada vs. Poland | ROUND 4 | Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: Canada

Opposition: Poland

Motion: This House believes that the feminist movement should promote the maximisation of individual development and empowerment over solidarity among women.

Prop won

ROUND 5

Japan vs. Korea | ROUND 5 | Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: Japan

Opposition: Korea

Motion: This House believes that African countries should recognize the sovereignty of Somaliland.

Prop won

ROUND 6

Zimbabwe vs. Czech Republic | ROUND 6 | Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: Zimbabwe

Opposition: Czech Republic

Motion: This House regrets the professionalisation of sports.

Opp won

ROUND 7

Scotland vs. Malaysia | ROUND 7 | Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: Scotland

Opposition: Malaysia

Motion: This House would replace agricultural companies with farmers’ cooperatives.

Prop won

ROUND 8

USA vs. Sri Lanka | ROUND 8 | Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: USA

Opposition: Sri Lanka

Motion: This House believes that developing countries should drop local languages in favor of a world language as the primary medium of instruction in schools.

Prop won

Partial Double Octo Finals

Australia vs New Zealand | Partial Double Octo Finals | Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: Australia

Opposition: New Zealand

Motion: This House regrets depictions of veganism as trendy.

Opp won

Quarter Finals

Quarter Finals | Vietnam WSDC 2023 Malaysia vs Zimbabwe

Proposition: Malaysia

Opposition: Zimbabwe

Motion: This House believes that offensive art should not be commissioned for public spaces (Museums, Parks, Squares, etc.)

Prop won

Semi-Finals

Malaysia vs USA / Semi-Finals / Vietnam WSDC 2023

Proposition: Malaysia

Opposition: USA

Info Slide: A typical nuclear family is composed of two partners with children. In some countries a significant and vocal part of the LGBTQ+ movement are actively advocating settling down and forming nuclear families.

Motion: This House believes that the LGBTQ+ community should actively embrace the nuclear family ideal

Opp won

Grand final

This House Prefers a world ruled by a benevolent AI programmed to maximize utility by calculating the actions most guaranteed to reduce the greatest global suffering

Proposition: USA

Opposition: Canada

Prop won

 

PDS 2023

Posted on May 23, 2023 by -

The Czech Debate Association cordially invites you to the PDS 2023 International Debate Tournament, which will be held on July 7–10, 2023.

The registration fee covers lunches on July 7-9 and dinners on July 7-8, refreshments, and other tournament expenses. Accommodation is not covered by the registration fee and each delegation needs to book their own accommodation.

Each delegation will be provided with an invoice upon their registration which will include the payment details.

You can find the results here.

International Debating Championships 2022

Posted on August 30, 2022 by -

The tournament will be held entirely online via Zoom on Friday nights during term 4 of the 2022 NSW school term.

It is open to students in years 5-10 around the world and will be conducted in three divisions:

  • Primary (year 5-6 or ages 9 – 11)
  • Junior (year 7-8 or ages 12 – 14)
  • Senior(year 9-10 or ages 15 – 16).

The tournament will be adjudicated by qualified and experienced debating adjudicators. Schools can register multiple teams per division.

Results

 

Primary Division

Champion
Leaders Academy
Primary 1

Runner-up
Cranbrook School
Junior Blue

Semi-finalist
Dialogy
Angela Davis

Semi-finalist
Ten Feet Tall
Team 3

Junior Division

Champion
Dialogy
Ida B. Wells

Runner-up
Nanyang Girls’ High School
Team 1

Semi-finalist
Knox Grammar School
Team 7B

Semi-finalist
Pymble Ladies’ College
Team 6

Quarter-finalist
Nanyang Girls’ High School
Team 3

Quarter-finalist
Kambala School
Year 8 Blue

Quarter-finalist
Pymble Ladies’ College
Team 7

Quarter-Finalist
Knox Grammar School
Team 8A

Senior Division

Champion
Speakers’ Corner
SG Team

Runner-up
Leaders Academy
Senior 1

Semi-finalist
Knox Grammar School
Team 10B

Semi-finalist
Nanyang Girls’ High School
Team 4

Best Speaker

Primary Division
Ethan
Cranbrook School
Junior Blue

Junior Division
Kevin Lu
James Ruse Agricultural High School
Team 1

Senior Division
Jason Lin
Speakers’ Corner
SG Team