Junior Tournament
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These events are for students ages 6-11 years old by October 1, 2024. It’s our goal to facilitate growth in our young speakers! If your student is not yet old enough to compete as a Stoa senior competitor, we encourage them to compete in the Green Country Challenge Junior tournament.
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Juniors are NOT required to submit their scripts.*
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There will be three rounds for all of the Junior Events.
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Awards will be given to the top three in each category.
Junior Debate
Resolved: In US history, Benjamin Franklin was more important than Thomas Jefferson.
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One mentor is allowed per team. Before the tournament, each team should pick a mentor or contact the Junior Tournament director for help finding one.
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Junior Debate Guidelines and Helpful Hints: Junior Debate 2024-2025
Judging Juniors
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We rely on our Senior students to judge the Junior Events.
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Sign-up sheets will be available on Saturday, March 1st.
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Junior judges need to arrive 10 minutes before each Junior round to judge. At that time, they will receive their ballot and go through a short judge orientation to prepare them.
QUESTIONS? Contact the Junior Tournament Director, Barb Martin, at (517-755-8639).