British Parliamentary Qualifier

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Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom (We may move tournament in-person if registration allows)
  • Format: British Parliamentary Style (BP)
  • Rounds: 3 rounds impromptu

This event will qualify students for the Canadian National British Parliamentary Championship. Please view our qualifying criteria page to understand how teams qualify.

Who can attend?
  • Grades 7 to 12
    • Junior Division: Open to students born on or after September 1, 2010
    • Senior Division: Open to high school students.
Motions and Prep
  • All motions will be impromptu.
  • Students will receive the motion 15 minutes before each round.
  • No research is allowed during prep time.
  • Check out our impromptu prep resources.
Judging 
  • All teams must provide one judge.
  • Teams without a judge may be unable to compete.  
  • No experience required. We provide training.  
  • View our judging resources HERE.
  • Judge registration open October 10 - 17.
Registration 
  • Space may be limited
  • Some teams may sit out a round if numbers are uneven.
  • If you don’t have a partner, we will try to match you with someone.
  • Observers must be registered on the student registration form.
  • A registration from must be filled in for each student.
  • Registration open October 10 - 17.
Tournament Fee  
  • $20 per student.  Fee will be $40 per student if tournament is moved in-person.
  • Financial aid available.
  • Pay by e-transfer to director@saskdebate.com
    • Put the student's name followed by BPQ  in the memo line. 
  • Teams that cancel less than 24 hours before the tournament will still owe tournament fees. 

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