Concordia Invitational (May 2023)

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY INVITATIONAL

They are hosting a “public forum” debate event
Please read the following to learn more…
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Time (US, Pacific): Saturday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Time (US, Eastern): Saturday, 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Time (Korea): Sunday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Results: Click Here.

DETAILS: This event requires no prior debate experience, we develop our skills and gain a little recognition for excellence along the way. We are scheduling three full rounds of debate. Participate as a debater or an observer. This event is free. Anyone in grades 3rd-8th can compete.

IMPORTANT: This event uses the Public Forum Debate format.
PF Debate “How to” (Video): HERE.
PF Debate Explained (PDF): HERE.
PF Debate “Topic Lecture” Video (Champion Briefs): HERE.
PF Debate “Topic Lecture” Video (Debate Track): HERE.
PF Debate “Demonstration” Video (DebateUS): HERE.

The U.S. Government should ban the collection of personal data through biometric recognition technology.
[Evidence] [Evidence (Extras)] [Sample Arguments] [Sample Rebuttals] [Sample Rejoinders] [Sample Voting Issues]

Divisions: Grades 2-6th, and 6-8th.

Schedule (Eastern Time): We will be using a ‘fixed’ schedule for these debates (punctuality is required). 🙂
Orientation: 07:30 pm = [LINK]
08:00 pm to 08:45 pm: Round 1
08:45 pm to 09:30 pm: Round 2
09:30 pm to 10:15 pm: Round 3
10:15 pm to 11:00 pm: Round 4
After 11:00 pm: Awards (we can send you a link, so you can get to sleep).

Schedule (Pacific Time): We will be using a ‘fixed’ schedule for these debates (punctuality is required). 🙂
Orientation: 04:30 pm = [LINK]
05:00 pm to 05:45 pm: Round 1
05:45 pm to 06:30 pm: Round 2
06:30 pm to 07:15 pm: Round 3
07:15 pm to 8:00 pm: Round 4
After 8:00 pm: Awards (we can send you a link).

PRIZES: We will have a prize (medallions) for the top teams and top speakers.

For more information, please contact:
Bill Eddy aka “Coach Bill”
billeddy@21stcenturydebate.org
(+1) 714/655-8135

COST: $0.00 per person (free).