15 September: Impromptu Cup Information

The provisional timetable for the Impromptu Cup competition was sent out by email last week, as well as the rules for the competition. Please distribute the rules to the students who will be debating, so that they can familiarise themselves with the workings of Impromptu-style debating. Even if students have had experience with limited preparation debates during the course of ASD, they should still read the rules, as Impromptu-style debating is quite different.

Moots will be on a variety of topics across the four rounds, semis and finals, and teams should aim to prepare by keeping up to date with current affairs and topical issues, just as they have no doubt been doing over the course of the year (or not, as the case may be!). They will be in a similar style to those used in the premier advanced grade of ASD.

Teachers, parents and other interested people are more than welcome to come and watch the debates during the day. The beauty of impromptu debating with 5 minutes preparation is that there is not much 'hanging around' while teams prepare! Students and coaches should be prepared to make their own arrangements for lunch. There are a variety of fast food outlets within short walking distance. ASD will be providing afternoon tea.

We would ask that all coaches arrive at 8:30am on Saturday 19th September in Lecture Theatre 1.439 of the University of Auckland Engineering School for a roll call and adjudication briefing. Please see the attached map for the location of the Engineering School and parking details. Parking at the University Business School underground carpark is $5 for the entire day, and is a short walk from the Engineering school.

Feel free to get in touch with the Committee if you have any further questions.

• The map can be downloaded here.
• The timetable can be downloaded here.
• The rules can be downloaded here.