1. Welcome to Debate!
07 December 2018

2. Introduction to Debate
Contents
Introduction to Debate
What is Debate?
Upcoming Meetings
Handout

3. Introductions
Coach/Facilitator = 2Lt Hadwen
Tell Us About Yourself!

4. What is Debate?
“A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.”
Arguing about a specific topic in a formal way, in this case, parliament style.

5. Upcoming Meetings Impromptu Practice Roles in Debate
Local Competition
Impromptu Practice
Roles in Debate
Mechanics of Debate
Introduction to Debate
Provincials
Competition Practice
Tips for Success
Anxiety, Stress and Nervousness
Mechanics of Speeches

6. Handout – Basic Rules Be present.
Attendance must be at a min. of 60% to be eligible.
Respect.
Participate.

7. Handout - Meetings
½  A lesson
½  Impromptu debate

8. Competitions
Local – Held at the unit to determine what team(s) we send to Provincials.
Saturday 2 March 2019
Provincials – Held in Hamilton, units from the province send team(s) to battle against each other.
Sunday 28 April 2019

9. Provincials
Squadrons from Ontario send a team [in some cases 2 teams] to represent their unit.
Four rounds of debating: two prepared debates [Gov’t and Opp.] and two impromptu debates [Gov’t and Opp.]
Two top teams participate in the final debate.
Prizes for Top Teams [gold/silver/bronze], Top Debaters [x2] and Top Speaker of the House.