PRMS 2025 Jammin Speech and Debate Showdown

2025 — Independence, MO/US

Public Forum Experienced

Abbreviation PFD EX
Format Debate
Entry Fee $6.00
Entry Limit Per School 5
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Public Forum Debate

In Public Forum Debate, teams argue a topic of national importance in terms that a common person would understand. Similar to Policy Debate, Public Forum Debate is conducted by teams of two people, alternating speeches for their side. Students may use non-Internet connected laptops. Debate will feature Novice and Experienced subcategories. Experienced teams should feature at least one eighth grader who competed in debate last season. Novice teams should include seventh graders and / or inexperienced eighth graders.