SUP Mini Tournament
2024 — VDA War Room, BC/CA
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S.U.P. Mini Invitation
Dear Debaters and Parents,
Thank you for joining us in a thought-provoking exploration at the forefront of environmental discussion: the impact of Single Use Plastics. You've taken the first step in what promises to be an enlightening journey.
Here's What You Can Look Forward To:
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Deep-Dive Debates: Engage with your peers on the intricate benefits and challenges of Single Use Plastics.
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Skill Enhancement: This is more than a debate; it's an opportunity to refine your speaking skills, strategic thinking, and competitive edge.
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Expert Feedback: Our panel of judges, well-versed in VDA strategies, will provide personalized insights to elevate your debating prowess.
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Parental Insight: Parents, get ready for a unique segment designed to bring you closer to the debating world and your child's development.
As we gear up for the exciting weeks ahead, remember that this mini-tournament is not just about winning arguments but also about growing as individuals and as a community. Logistical information is posted below and a quick guide is located at the end of the document.
Let's make a lasting impact, one debate at a time!
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Time: |
Tournament Schedule (ALL DIVISIONS) |
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8:30 AM PST |
Zoom Room Opens (CLICK HERE) |
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9:00 AM PST |
Round 1 Start |
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10:45 AM PST |
Round 2 Start |
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12:30 PM PST |
Lunch Break |
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1:15 PM PST |
Round 3 Start |
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3:00 PM PST |
Awards and Announcements |
Format: Public Forum
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Topic: “Resolved: The United States federal government should ban single-use plastics.”
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Prep Time: 4 Minutes (No Grace Period for going overtime.)
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Tournament Platform: The tournament will be hosted via Zoom (Click HERE)
Public Forum Quick Guide: Full Document (HERE)
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Speech (Time) |
Speech Purpose & Structure |
Speaker |
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Pro Constructive (4 min) |
Present reasons to agree with the Pro side (Your opening case). |
1st Pro Speaker |
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Con Constructive (4 min) |
Present reasons to agree with the Con side (Your opening case). |
1st Con Speaker |
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1st Crossfire (3 min) |
Ask questions to attack the opponent's case. Questions should be based on what your partner will say in rebuttals. |
1st Speakers (Pro & Con) |
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Pro Rebuttal (4 min) |
Prove why your opponent’s arguments are wrong or bad. Explain why your arguments are more important. |
2nd Pro Speaker |
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Con Rebuttal (4 min) |
Prove why your opponent’s arguments are wrong or bad. Then, respond to reasons the 1st rebuttal speaker said your arguments were bad. |
2nd Con Speaker |
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2nd Crossfire (3 min) |
Ask questions to continue poking holes in your opponent’s case. |
2nd Speakers (Pro & Con) |
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Pro Summary (3 min) |
Pick the strongest argument from your case. Explain it. Respond to any attacks your opponent made against it. Explain your strongest argument against your opponent’s case. Explain why it makes their arguments invalid. |
1st Pro Speaker |
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Con Summary (3 min) |
Pick the strongest argument from your case. Explain it. Respond to any attacks your opponent made against it. Explain your strongest argument against your opponent’s case. Explain why it makes their arguments invalid. |
1st Con Speaker |
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Grand Crossfire (3 min) |
Ask questions to poke holes in your opponent’s case. |
All debaters! |
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Pro Final Focus (2 min) |
Focus on your strongest argument. Explain it. Respond to any attacks against it. Attack your opponent’s strongest argument. Explain why the impact/implications of your argument is more important than your opponents’. No new arguments in this speech! |
2nd Pro Speaker |
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Con Final Focus (2 min) |
Focus on your strongest argument. Explain it. Respond to any attacks against it. Attack your opponent’s strongest argument. Explain why the impact/implications of your argument is more important than your opponents’. No new arguments! |
2nd Con Speaker |
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Prep Time (3 min/team) |
Each team has time to prepare and organize speeches during the round. Prep time is shared as a team. |
All debaters |