World Schools Debate

World Schools Debate (WSD) is a dynamic debate format where teams of three to five debaters represent their side on a prepared or impromptu motion. The WSD format fosters global perspectives, combining prepared motions, which allow for thorough research, with impromptu motions that test adaptability and critical thinking. Debaters must construct logical, evidence-based arguments and effectively refute opposing viewpoints while adhering to a structure that includes constructive positions, refutation, and crystallization. Points of information (POIs) may be offered between the first and seventh minutes to challenge or clarify statements made by the speaker in the first three speeches for each side. Judges evaluate based on argumentation, style, and strategy, emphasizing clarity, logic, and teamwork. For further clarification and official definitions, please see the National Speech and Debate Association’s 2025 USA World Schools Debate Invitational Manual.

First Round (prepared): This house would mandate that UN Ambassador positions be elected by the people of the country from which they serve.

Posted: 8:30am

Round: 9am-10am

Second Round (prepared): This house would mandate that UN Ambassador positions be elected by the people of the country from which they serve. [Debaters will swap sides between rounds 1 and 2 and debate different opponents]

Posted 10:30am

Round: 11am-12pm

Lunch 12pm - 1pm

Third Round (impromptu)

Posted: 12:45pm

Prep Begins: 1pm (topic announced)

Round: 2pm-3pm

Fourth Round (prepared):This House regrets the dispatching of the press to active combat zones for news delivery.

Posted: 3:30pm

Round: 4pm-5pm