CRMD 2024 - Rules

Stipulations

League Rounds and Quarter-Finals:

Each contestant is given 4 minutes for their opening and closing speeches. A warning bell will ring when 15 seconds remain, signaling that no new points can be introduced; however, the speaker may complete their current point and summarize. Two bells will sound at the 4-minute mark, indicating that time has elapsed, and contestants must conclude within the next 15 seconds. Speaking beyond 4 minutes and 15 seconds will not be permitted. For refutation rounds, 10 minutes is allotted in total.

Semi-Finals and Finals:

Each contestant is allotted 5 minutes for their opening and closing speeches. A warning bell will sound at 4 minutes and 45 seconds, after which no new points may be introduced; however, the speaker may complete their current point. Two bells will ring at the 5-minute mark, signaling the end of the allocated time, with contestants expected to conclude within the following 15 seconds. Speaking beyond 5 minutes and 15 seconds will not be permitted. The refutation rounds will have a time limit of 15 minutes for the semifinals and 20 minutes for the final.

League Rounds and Quarter-Finals:

Each contestant is given 4 minutes for their opening and closing speeches. A warning bell will ring when 15 seconds remain, signaling that no new points can be introduced; however, the speaker may complete their current point and summarize. Two bells will sound at the 4-minute mark, indicating that time has elapsed, and contestants must conclude within the next 15 seconds. Speaking beyond 4 minutes and 15 seconds will not be permitted. For refutation rounds, 10 minutes is allotted in total.

Semi-Finals and Finals:

Each contestant is allotted 5 minutes for their opening and closing speeches. A warning bell will sound at 4 minutes and 45 seconds, after which no new points may be introduced; however, the speaker may complete their current point. Two bells will ring at the 5-minute mark, signaling the end of the allocated time, with contestants expected to conclude within the following 15 seconds. Speaking beyond 5 minutes and 15 seconds will not be permitted. The refutation rounds will have a time limit of 15 minutes for the semifinals and 20 minutes for the final.

League Rounds and Quarter-Finals:

Each contestant is given 4 minutes for their opening and closing speeches. A warning bell will ring when 15 seconds remain, signaling that no new points can be introduced; however, the speaker may complete their current point and summarize. Two bells will sound at the 4-minute mark, indicating that time has elapsed, and contestants must conclude within the next 15 seconds. Speaking beyond 4 minutes and 15 seconds will not be permitted. For refutation rounds, 10 minutes is allotted in total.

Semi-Finals and Finals:

Each contestant is allotted 5 minutes for their opening and closing speeches. A warning bell will sound at 4 minutes and 45 seconds, after which no new points may be introduced; however, the speaker may complete their current point. Two bells will ring at the 5-minute mark, signaling the end of the allocated time, with contestants expected to conclude within the following 15 seconds. Speaking beyond 5 minutes and 15 seconds will not be permitted. The refutation rounds will have a time limit of 15 minutes for the semifinals and 20 minutes for the final.

Team Structure:

Each debate has two teams: one proposing the topic and one opposing the topic. Each team consists of 2 members.

Speech Responsibilities:

One team member makes the opening speech, while the other makes the closing speech.

Debate Sequence:

The debate sequence begins with the proposition delivering the first opening speech, followed by the opposition's opening speech. The opposition then initiates the refutation round, with the last 30 seconds reserved for the "Concluding Statement," where teams summarize their arguments. The debate concludes with closing speeches, starting with the opposition and ending with the proposition. No new points may be introduced in the closing speech; if this occurs, the opposing team may request the moderator to highlight the new points, which could result in negative marking.

Preparation and Restrictions:

For the league rounds, the motion will be provided 1 week in advance, while for the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, the motion will be given 30 minutes before the debate. Teams may carry written materials into the debate, but the use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited. Personal comments against the opposing team are not allowed, and participants must refrain from commenting on the opposing team’s stance or statements made in previous competition debates. Exceeding the time limit will result in negative marking.

Judging Criteria:

Analysis, confidence, engagement with opposition, organization of points, argumentation level, and rapport established with partner.

Discrepancies and Final Decision:

Discrepancies during the debate will be resolved at the

moderator' s discretion. The decision will be final and binding.

Team Structure:

Each debate has two teams: one proposing the topic and one opposing the topic. Each team consists of 2 members.

Speech Responsibilities:

One team member makes the opening speech, while the other makes the closing speech.

Debate Sequence:

The debate sequence begins with the proposition delivering the first opening speech, followed by the opposition's opening speech. The opposition then initiates the refutation round, with the last 30 seconds reserved for the "Concluding Statement," where teams summarize their arguments. The debate concludes with closing speeches, starting with the opposition and ending with the proposition. No new points may be introduced in the closing speech; if this occurs, the opposing team may request the moderator to highlight the new points, which could result in negative marking.

Preparation and Restrictions:

For the league rounds, the motion will be provided 1 week in advance, while for the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, the motion will be given 30 minutes before the debate. Teams may carry written materials into the debate, but the use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited. Personal comments against the opposing team are not allowed, and participants must refrain from commenting on the opposing team’s stance or statements made in previous competition debates. Exceeding the time limit will result in negative marking.

Judging Criteria:

Analysis, confidence, engagement with opposition, organization of points, argumentation level, and rapport established with partner.

Discrepancies and Final Decision:

Discrepancies during the debate will be resolved at the moderator's discretion. The decision will be final and binding.

Team Structure:

Each debate has two teams: one proposing the topic and one opposing the topic. Each team consists of 2 members.

Speech Responsibilities:

One team member makes the opening speech, while the other makes the closing speech.

Debate Sequence:

The debate sequence begins with the proposition delivering the first opening speech, followed by the opposition's opening speech. The opposition then initiates the refutation round, with the last 30 seconds reserved for the "Concluding Statement," where teams summarize their arguments. The debate concludes with closing speeches, starting with the opposition and ending with the proposition. No new points may be introduced in the closing speech; if this occurs, the opposing team may request the moderator to highlight the new points, which could result in negative marking.

Preparation and Restrictions:

For the league rounds, the motion will be provided 1 week in advance, while for the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, the motion will be given 30 minutes before the debate. Teams may carry written materials into the debate, but the use of electronic devices is strictly prohibited. Personal comments against the opposing team are not allowed, and participants must refrain from commenting on the opposing team’s stance or statements made in previous competition debates. Exceeding the time limit will result in negative marking.

Judging Criteria:

Analysis, confidence, engagement with opposition, organization of points, argumentation level, and rapport established with partner.

Discrepancies and Final Decision:

Discrepancies during the debate will be resolved at the moderator's discretion. The decision will be final and binding.