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A debate tournament, right at the comfort of your homes, for all middle and high school students.
A debate tournament, right at the comfort of your homes, for all middle and high school students.
We're working hard to bring you SYTYCD 2022! In the meantime, give your debating a boost by signing up for our workshop: Bootcamp 2!
SYTYCD Bootcamp 2
SYTYCD Bootcamp 2
Date: 18 June 2022
Date: 18 June 2022
Fee: Free of charge!
Fee: Free of charge!
Platform: Discord
Platform: Discord
Guide
Guide
Sign up
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Take part in this unique debate competition, where you get to debate against opponents from all over the globe, and stand a chance to win attractive prizes!
Team cap: 84 teams*
Bootcamp
Bootcamp
A free-of-charge workshop with stellar, highly experienced speakers? Now that's a steal. Sign up today to learn from the best!
Details
Details
Be sure to check out how our competition will be run, to avoid any confusion.
*subject to change
2021 Participating Countries:
2021 Participating Countries:
Malaysia
Malaysia
Singapore
Singapore
China
China
Taiwan
Taiwan
India
India
South Korea
South Korea
Australia
Australia
..and more! If your country isn't listed here, and you'd like to participate, contact us at soyouthinkyoucandebate@gmail.com
..and more! If your country isn't listed here, and you'd like to participate, contact us at soyouthinkyoucandebate@gmail.com
2021 Grand Finals
2021 Grand Finals
Grand Finals.mp4Grand Finals 1.mp4Open Grand Finals
Novice Grand Finals
2021 Adjudication Core Panel
2021 Adjudication Core Panel
Asif Mehedi (Bangladesh)
Top Adjudicating Achievements
AWSDC 2019: Open Finals Judge
Japan BP 2019: Core Adjudicator/Open Finals Judge
Macau 2019: Core Adjudicator/ Open Finals Judge
Christ PD 2018: Open Finals Judge/Sixth Best Judge
Australs 2020: ESL Grand Finals judge
Top Debating Achievements
ESL Grand finalist, WUDC 2020
WDO: Open Finalist
NUJS 2020: Champion
BUP IV 2019: Champion/Finals Best Speaker
NSU 2020: Grand Champion
Emellia Sharriff, CEO of MIDP (2019- ) (Malaysia)
Top Debating Achievements
National Champion and Top 10 Best Speakers of Royal's Debating Championship (Junior Category) (2012)
Champion and Top 10 Best Speakers of Taylor's IV (2012)
Champion and Top 10 Best Speakers of UKM IV (2012)
Semifinalist of China Asian BP (2013)
Semifinalist of Jakarta Asian BP (2012)
Finalist and Top 10 Best Speakers of Women's Open (2012, 2013)
Quarterfinalist of Philippines UADC (2013)
Top Adjudicating Achievements
Adj Core of UT MARA IV (2012)
Deputy Adj Core of UKM IV 2013
Deputy Adj Core of KDU Pro-Ams (2013)
Deputy Adj Core of GDS Spring Debating Championship, China (2013)
Open Semifinals of Bangladesh Asian BP (2011)
Open Quarterfinals of Macao UADC (2011)
Balachander Prashanthi, Head of NTU debate club (Singapore)
Top Adjudicating Achievements
Adj Core for Interpolys Championship (2020)
Adj Core for Youth Debate Open (2020)
Adj Core for YNC Pro-Ams (2020)
Breaking Judge, Semifinals chair: Brickfields Asia College Debate Open (2021)
Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championship Adjudicator (2021)
World Debate Open Adjudicator (2021)
Top Debating Achievements
Double Octofinalist for Asian British Parliamentary (2020)
Semifinalist for IIUM Open (2020)
Finalist for WR-NUS Debating Tournament (2020)
Finalist for Malaysia Pre-ABPs (2020)
Finalist for Taylor's Debate Open (2020)
Winner and Finals Best Speaker of Cicero World Tour (2020)
Muhammad Zufar Farhan Zuhdi (Indonesia)
Top Adjudicating Achievements
CAP of Asian English Olympics 2021
CAP of Indonesia’s National Universities Debating Championship 2021
CAP of Indonesia’s National Schools Debating Championship 2020
CAP of Ganesha Open IT Bandung 2021
CAP of Jogja Debating Open 2021
Top Debating Achievements
Champion, Best Speaker and Grand Final Best Speaker of Hong Kong Pro-Ams 2020
Champion of Oxford Inter-Varsity 2020 (ESL)
Champion and Top 10 EFL Best Speaker of Malaysia Asian British Parliamentary 2020 (EFL)
Champion and Top 10 EFL Best Speaker of Monash Australasian Debating Championships 2020 (EFL)
Runner-Up of Bangladesh UADC 2020 (EFL)
Click these links below for more info!
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What is SYTYCD?
What is SYTYCD?
So You Think You Can Debate is a virtual debate competition, open to all students from ages 12-18. Founded and run by high school students around the world, this competition has reached 11 countries from Europe to North America to Asia. It caters to debaters with all levels of debate experience. SYTYCD aims to give students more opportunities to debate, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, where all global competitions have been put on pause.
Whether you have close to no experience in debating and want to gain experience, or you're a well-seasoned debater, seeking to secure another win under your belt, this competition is for you! You will be able to express your ideas openly, all while building connections with new friends from all around the world.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We aim to provide opportunities for international student debate, particularly during the isolation following the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions. With the uncertainty that this pandemic has brought on, SYTYCD brings debate tournaments to you, at the comfort of your own home.
Why should I participate?
Why should I participate?
This online debate competition is a great way to connect with passionate debaters around the world. Regardless of your experience, SYTYCD is a competition for all -- from a student who has never debated before, to a highly seasoned debater.
Participants will have a chance to debate on many controversial topics to develop oneself as both a debater and a knowledgeable student on social issues.
Most importantly, SYTYCD will be a platform for the communion of students all around the world amidst the pandemic to create a sense of community, togetherness and support.
Prizes
Prizes
Here are SYTYCD 2021's prizes:
(applies to both open and novice divisions)
Champion teams: USD$150 per person
Grand finalists: USD$25 per person
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