Debate format
World Schools (WSDC)
3 vs 3, 8-minute speeches, 4-minute replies, POIs allowed.
| Region | World |
|---|---|
| Level | High school |
| Used at | World Schools Debating Championships |
| Sides | Proposition and Opposition |
| Speeches | 8 |
| Preparation | 60 minutes |
| Result | One winning team |
Speeches and bells
Times are minutes:seconds from the start of each speech.
| Speech | Side | Length + grace | POIs | Bells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 First Proposition | Proposition | 8:00 + 0:20 | 1:00–7:00 | 1:00 single 7:00 single 8:00 double 8:20 continuous |
| O1 First Opposition | Opposition | 8:00 + 0:20 | 1:00–7:00 | 1:00 single 7:00 single 8:00 double 8:20 continuous |
| P2 Second Proposition | Proposition | 8:00 + 0:20 | 1:00–7:00 | 1:00 single 7:00 single 8:00 double 8:20 continuous |
| O2 Second Opposition | Opposition | 8:00 + 0:20 | 1:00–7:00 | 1:00 single 7:00 single 8:00 double 8:20 continuous |
| P3 Third Proposition | Proposition | 8:00 + 0:20 | 1:00–7:00 | 1:00 single 7:00 single 8:00 double 8:20 continuous |
| O3 Third Opposition | Opposition | 8:00 + 0:20 | 1:00–7:00 | 1:00 single 7:00 single 8:00 double 8:20 continuous |
| OR Opposition Reply | Opposition (reply) | 4:00 + 0:20 | None | 3:00 single 4:00 double 4:20 continuous |
| PR Proposition Reply | Proposition (reply) | 4:00 + 0:20 | None | 3:00 single 4:00 double 4:20 continuous |
In Debate Adjudicator, choose World Schools (WSDC) on the home screen. Bell settings change any of these timings on your device.
Rules: World Schools Debating Championships rules.