Oxford Cup Qualifier

Manitoba Qualifier for National Oxford Qualifier

(Grades 9 to 12)

Time: Sunday October 16, 2016. Registration from 12:00-12:20, Awards at 5:30 pm

Location: St. Mary’s Academy (550 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg)

Resolutions: Impromptu current affairs and issues

The tournament is British Parliamentary Style (please consult the rules and guide below). The basic differences are that there are 2 two person teams on each side (so 4 teams in any one debate), the two teams on a side do not prepare with each other) and there are no rebuttals although of course there should be refutation in every speech except for the first one. Speaking times will be 5 minutes. Unlike most of our tournaments, there will not be a novice category in this event because it is a qualifier. That being said, less experienced teams are welcome to take part but must be prepared to meet more experienced opponents.

The top teams will represent Manitoba at the National BP tournament, the Asper-Oxford Cup, (formerly known as the North Americans), the event will be hosted in Winnipeg at Gray Academy and SJR. To be selected, a team must be in the top half of this qualifier tournament results. From that group, we will select the top team from each school but only if the teams are in the top half of the tournament. If there are any additional spaces available, the remaining teams will be selected based on their ranking in the tournament, again only the teams in the top half being eligible.

Schools may send a maximum of 4 two-person teams. Depending upon numbers, it may be possible to send additional teams. If you would like to do so please indicate this on the form and I will let you know after registration closes at the end of Tuesday October 11th. Schools must bring one experienced judge per 2 teams. If this presents a problem, please contact me about it and we will see if other arrangements can be made. Judges may not be high school students.

To register, please email Jordan Burg at jburg@shaw.ca by October 11^th, stating your name, the number of teams that you will be sending, and if you would like to bring additional teams (beyond the 4 team limit). Feel free to email Jordan if you have any further questions!