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Read below to find out more about SYTYCD!
Read below to find out more about SYTYCD!
Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations
Please read our rules and regulations document before the day of the competition here
Registration deadlines
Registration deadlines
Early bird: 10 October
Regular: 11 October
Payment: 22 October
Debate Timeline
Debate Timeline
SYTYCD 2021 Prelims will be held on 27 November
SYTYCD 2021 Outrounds will be held on 28 November
Check back soon to see our updated schedule (tentative) for SYTYCD 2021!
Platforms
Platforms
As COVID-19 had caused all regional and global competitions to grind to a halt, the next best alternative is to hold debate competitions online. As such, we will be taking advantage of online platforms to ensure that SYTYCD 2021 will be run smoothly. Please read through our step-by-step guide on the softwares we will be using. All the softwares listed below are mandatory, and will be used throughout the competition.
Zoom
We will be using Zoom throughout the entire competition. This includes opening ceremonies, debates, qualifying ceremonies and closing ceremonies. If you don't already have a Zoom account, click here to sign up for Zoom. If you don't already have the Zoom app, click here to download the app.
Upon registration, please use your real name for easy identification. When you receive your team number, set up your zoom name in this fashion: 000_Your Name.
2. Discord
We will be using Discord as the platform for prep. Should Zoom fail for some reason, Discord will also be our backup platform for the competition. To download Discord, click here.
Please use your real name as your ID for easy identification. Click here to join our server. Feel free to use the chatroom to get to know each other!
3. WhatsApp
We will be using WhatsApp for urgent notifications and updates. Head on to your App Store to download the WhatsApp Messenger app.
Click here to join our WhatsApp group chat.
Format
Format
We will be following the format of a British Parliamentary Debate.
Read this to receive the detailed version of this information here.
2021 Themes
2021 Themes
Calling all SYTYCD 2021 debaters! This year's motions will revolve around these themes:
Criminal Justice
Economics
Social Media
Education
Love & Relationships
Politics
Socio-Economic
Do note that there will be no semi-prepped rounds -- all rounds will be impromptu. We wish you the best of luck!
Teams
Teams
Teams of 2 will be required for this competition. You are expected to find your own teammate for this competition. Head on to our Register page to register your team. Only one person should fill out the form per team.
If you are unable to find a teammate, send us an email at soyouthinkyoucandebate@gmail.com, and we will do our best to pair you up with another participant as soon as possible.
Team cap: 84 teams
Prizes
Prizes
What we all want to know: what will I get if I win? Look no further! Here are the prize allocations:
Novice and Open Divisions
Champion teams: USD$150 per person
Grand finalists: USD$25 per person
If you would like to support the sponsorship of prizes, please reach out to us at soyouthinkyoucandebate@gmail.com.
Have any more questions?
Have any more questions?
Shoot us an email at soyouthinkyoucandebate@gmail.com, and we will do our best to answer you as soon as possible.
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