Event Details
- This will be a hybrid event.
- Friday March 13 rounds will be virtual.
- Saturday March 14 rounds will be in-person at Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon
- National Style
- 2 rounds prepared (Friday)
- 2 rounds impromptu (Saturday).
- There will be an open division grand final day 2.
- A dinner will be provided for all debaters and coaches Saturday. Family members can attend the banquet for an additional fee.
Qualifying
To be eligible to attend the Provincial Championship, debaters must meet eligibility criteria. You can view the criteria HERE.
Theme & Motions
The theme and prepared motion will be available by February 16.
Judging
- All teams must provide one judge for each day. The same judge can do both days, or two different judges can each do one day.
- Friday Rounds: 5 - 9 PM
- Saturday Rounds: 12 - 5 PM
- Teams that do not fulfill the judge requirements will not be able to compete.
- A judge briefing will be provided each day.
- The judge registration link will be available by February 16.
Debater Registration & Fee
- The debater registration link will be included in the emailed invitations.
- Tournament fee: TBD
- Limited financial aid options available.
- E-transfer the fee to director@saskdebate.com. Put the students name followed by PRO in the memo line.
- Teams that cancel less than 48 hours before the tournament will still owe tournament fees.
Observers
- Each debater is allowed two virtual observers on day one. Virtual observers must be registered on the student’s registration form.
- In-person observers do not need to be registered.
Meals
- Lunch will be provided for debaters, judges, coaches and moderators on Saturday.
- Observers can purchase a $15 lunch ticket on the debater registration form.
- A dinner will be provided for debaters and coaches on Saturday evening.
- The buffet will be open at 6:30 PM and remain open so those who observe Ramadan can eat after the sun sets.
- There will be halal and vegetarian options.
- Awards will be presented at the banquet dinner.
- One family member per debater can attend the banquet dinner for a fee.
This event qualifies students to attend the National Debate Championships. For qualifying criteria for the National Championships please view our qualifying criteria page HERE.
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