Asian BP Debating

RULEBOOK FOR ABP

The rulebook can be divided into following: Chapter 1: The Structure of Debating RoundChapter 2: DefinitionsChapter 3: MatterChapter 4: Manner Chapter 1 - Structure of a debating round 1. The format of...

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ABP

The eligibility criteria for ABP is as follows: In order to be considered eligible to debate at the Championship, a debater shall be enrolled in a course of study, leading...

CODE OF CONDUCT- ABP

All participants at the tournament must comply with the following code of Conduct: Debaters will:- treat the occasion, each other, and the adjudicators with respect;- respect the rules of the competition;...

ADJUDICATION IN ABP

The role of the adjudicator The adjudicator must:- Confer upon and discuss the debate with the other adjudicators;- Determine the rankings of the teams;- Determine the team grades;- Determine the...

QUALIFICATION AS AN EFL OR AN ESL SPEAKER: ABP

The criteria for qualification as either an “English as a Foreign Language” (EFL) speaker or an “English as a Second Language” (ESL) speaker, is as follows:Speakers qualify when they: Do not come from...

DEBATING IN ABP

All debates shall be contested between four teams:- Opening Government- Opening Opposition- Closing Government- Closing Opposition There shall be 2 tournaments: - A Main tournament for all participants- A tournament for...