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CHAIRPERSONS FORM (Primary Debating)

I welcome you to this qualifying round match of the 2nd NESTA Primary Debating Competition.
The motion for this debate is
THAT ______________________________________________________
This debate is between _____________________ School and ________________________ School.
The Affirmative team, from _________________________ School is:
1st Speaker

_______________________________

2nd Speaker

_______________________________

3rd Speaker

_______________________________

Team Advisor

_______________________________

The Negative team, from ___________________________ School is:


1st Speaker

_______________________________

2nd Speaker

_______________________________

3rd Speaker

_______________________________

Team Advisor

_______________________________

The Adjudicator for this debate is _________________________


Each speaker may speak for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. There will be a warning bell at 1 min 30 sec
with two bells at 2 minutes to indicate that the speakers time is soon to expire. A bell will be rung
three times at 2 minutes and 15 seconds, at which point the speaker must stop.
(2 minutes between each speaker)
The 1st Affirmative Speaker,
The 1st Negative Speaker,

_____________________ will begin the debate.


_____________________ will begin their case.

The 2nd Affirmative Speaker, ____________________ will continue their case..


The 2nd Negative Speaker,

_____________________ will begin the debate.

The 3rd Affirmative Speaker, _____________________ will conclude their case.


The 3rd Negative Speaker,

_____________________ will conclude the debate.

(Wait until the adjudicators are ready to report back)


The Adjudicator, ________ will now deliver the adjudication comments, and announce the result of
this debate.
Members of teams shake hands and photos are taken.

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