Virtual Debating: Open Division

General Information

The 2019 competition consists of 16 teams and will be in the Double Elimination format. Please refer to the information contained on this page for rules, draws, match-ups and contacts relating to the Open Division NGS Super National Virtual Debating Competition. School Coordinators should use this page for all information regarding their upcoming matches.

Match Centre

If you are a team coordinator, please follow the steps below to complete each round or access the checklist for more details. If you would like a guided walkthrough, please view the video below.

Identify your next opponent from the draw below

Negotiate a time for the debate to occur

Submit a debate nomination form

Retrieve topic and assignments from your match-up

Retrieve the virtual debate link from the match-up and test your connection

Connect to debate at least 5 min prior to start

Coordinators Guide + Contacts

Debate Nomination Form

Virtual Debating Guide

Speaking Times:

Individual speakers in this division are allowed 7 minutes speaking time.

6 Minutes - 1 clap | 7 Minutes - 2 claps | 7 Minutes 15 Seconds - Continuous clap

To interact with the draw click and drag with your mouse when you see the hand icon displayed. For information regarding your next debate hover over the match-up and select the paperclip icon.Alternatively, click here to view the draw in full screen

Key Dates

Debates in each round must be scheduled between the start and end dates below. As soon as a match-up is designated in the draw below, schools may begin negotiating for the next round.

Round 1

Start Date: 25 March 2019

End Date: 11 April 2019

Round 5

Start Date: 8 August 2019

End Date: 16 August 2019

Round 2

Start Date: 6 May 2019

End Date: 17 May 2019

Round 6

Start Date: 22 August 2019

End Date: 30 August 2019

Round 3

Start Date: 27 May 2019

End Date: 7 June 2019

Round 7

Start Date: 5 September 2019

End Date: 13 September 2019

Round 4

Start Date: 24 July 2019

End Date: 2 August 2019

Final

Start Date: 15 October 2019

End Date: 18 October 2019