Debate

The goal of Club 19:14 debate is to guide, teach, and inspire students in the educational environment of theory, logic and argument.   Focus will be on structure, research, analysis, and style of Team Policy and Lincoln/Douglas debate.  The objective of the debate club is to train and prepare students for debate tournaments.  Meetings will include teaching time, small group exercises and practice time (with parent coaches), to develop debate skills as well as affirmative and negative arguments for this year’s NCFCA resolutions. 

Team Policy Debate

Team Policy debate involves 2 two-student teams debating for or against this year's resolution.  Debate research and homework could take 4-6 hours per week at the competitive level.

Team Policy Evidence Ring – There are many different cases each year, making it difficult for one team to research and adequately prepare to refute each one. One of the greatest benefits of the club is to pool the efforts of all students in researching and preparing briefs against known cases. The Club 19:14 evidence ring is available for members that are participating in our local club meetings and competing under the club. Students will be given assignments to prepare briefs on the cases they went negative against at the previous tournament. Briefs will be shared among members who contribute to this effort. This approach strengthens and equips our debate teams and provides an atmosphere of serving and encouraging one another.

Partnerships – All team policy students are encouraged to partner with other students within the club. Students that would like to partner outside of the club are encouraged to consult with the Board regarding special considerations. 

Lincoln Douglas Debate

Lincoln Douglas debate involves individual students debating for or against this year's resolution.  Research and homework could take 2-5 hours per week at the competitive level.