Wilson Wyatt Debate League (Feb 11, 2023)

“Wilson Wyatt Debate League” Online Debate Event (Grades 6*-12th)

They are hosting a “public forum” debate event… to learn more, please read the information provided below…
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2022.
Time (Eastern): Saturday, 7:15am-5pm.
Location: In-person (at Trinity High School) and Online (using NSDA Classroom).
Invitation: DOC
Results (Wyatt Debate League): Here.

1. [1st] First Place (JVPF): Aaron G. & Aarav T.
2. [1st] First Place (Speaker): Aaron G.
3. [2nd] Second Place (Speaker): Aarav T.
4. [5th] Marino & Saturday, 3-2 (229.25)
5. [7th] Top Ten (Speaker): Alyssa M.
6. [7th] Dhar & Vaish, 3-2 (207.27)
7. [8th] Top Ten (Speaker): Athena S.
8. [8th] Cornea, Rana/Rana, 3-2 (201.0)

DETAILS (PDF): This event does not require experience, yet it is important to understand the skills and expectations.

IMPORTANT: This event uses the Public Forum Debate format.
PF Debate “How to” (Video): HERE
PF Debate Explained (It has been updated): PDF
PF Debate “Topic Lecture” Video (Debate Track: Right to Work): HERE
PF Debate “Demonstration” Video (DebateUS: Right to Work): HERE

Debate topic: In the United States, right-to-work laws do more harm than good. [Research]

DIVISIONS: Grades 6*-12th.
*We can take mature 4th graders and older – please ask permission if you’re not yet grade 5.
Novice = In your first year of debate (this includes all formats), or fewer than 3 debates the previous year.
JV and Varsity are up to the debaters and their coach to decide!

SCHEDULE (Eastern Time):
Round 1: 08:00 AM
Round 2: 09:30 AM
Round 3: 11:00 AM
Lunch:     12:00 PM
Round 4: 01:00 PM
Round 5: 02:15 PM
Semis:     03:30 PM
Awards:  04:30 PM
Finals:    [After Awards]

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

COST: $5.00 per person (+Judging $50 per judge divided among each of the participants – one judge is required for every 4 debaters).

For more information, please contact the tournament organizer:
Bill Eddy aka “Coach Bill” (billeddy@21stcenturydebate.org).