REGISTRATION

For more information about
the Debate Program contact coordinator Janet Hatch
at National Energy Foundation,
801-908-5800 or
1-800-616-8326

Email debate@nef1.org
ATTN: Janet Hatch


Click Here
to download
DEBATE MANUALS*
for use in the
Utah Debate Program

*For password information or other questions about this program, call NEF at 1-800-616-8326 and ask for Jeana.

 

 

 

2011-12 RESOLUTIONS

Policy Resolution:
"RESOLVED: THAT THE STATE OF UTAH SHOULD PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO INCREASE THE CONSUMPTION OF LOCALLY PRODUCED FOODS AS A MEANS TO REDUCE ENERGY USE AND IMPROVE AIR QUALITY."

Lincoln-Douglas Resolution: Jr High/Middle School Only
"RESOLVED: In order to reduce energy use and improve air quality, it is more desirable to consume locally produced foods.”

Click here to access evidence files and Preconference Packet.

Click here for details about this year's Student/Coach Conference.

Click here for contact information for your local High School Debate Coach Mentor.

Click here for details about this year's State Debate Meets.

Click here to see the Debate Sponsors.

Click here to access the Debate Coach Award Nomination Form.

Click here to see details concerning the addition of: Jr. High/Middle School Policy Cross Examination, Jr. High/Middle School Prep. Time, state meet affirmative preflow requirements, state meet bye rules AND the addition of Elementary Divisions.


DEBATE provides an excellent opportunity for students to use their skills of reading, thinking, writing, speaking and listening.

Teams of two students research a controversial issue to collect facts and expert opinions for/against a proposed change (stated as a resolution). They prepare cases by using these data and making inferences.

Teams face opponents in timed speeches and attempt to elicit judges' votes by stating a strong case and refuting opponent's claims with contradictory facts and explanations.

  • Elementary students argue either as an affirmative or a negative team.
  • Intermediate students are prepared to argue both affirmatively and negatively.
  • Participation in the debate process incorporates language arts skills, science curriculum and social studies concepts.

DEBATE SEGMENT TIME LIMITS:

POLICY
Constructive Speeches 3 minutes elementary
5 minutes intermediate
Recess 2 minutes
Rebuttal Speeches 1 1/2 minutes elementary
2 1/2 minutes intermediate

LINCOLN-DOUGLAS
(Same times for elementary and intermediate)
Affirmative Constructive 3 minutes
Cross-examination 1 1/2 minutes
Negative Constructive 3 1/2 minutes
Cross-examination 1 1/2 minutes
First Affirmative Rebuttal 1 1/2 minutes
Negative Rebuttal 2 minutes
Second Affirmative Rebuttal 1 minute

*In addition to these times, each Jr. High/Middle School Debater will have 2 minutes to use as "prep time".

 

 

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