Rock Ridge Phoenix Debate is entering its 9th season in 2022-23 after eight successful years of competition.  Our debaters have won VHSL state and conference championships, competed at the regional and national level, and we've sent over a dozen debaters to NCFL Grand Nationals.

 

This year, we still plan to offer training and competition. Clinics and practices will be in-person, although many tournaments may be online. Debate is an excellent activity for developing critical thinking skills and confidence as a persuasive speaker.  It is open to all interested Rock Ridge students.  The team information meeting will be on Thursday, September 8th, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the school library.  All interested students are asked to attend and to carefully read through all of the registration materials posted below.  Be sure to discuss team requirements with your parents/guardians prior to making a commitment to the team.  Online registration and nonrefundable dues payments must be completed no later than Wednesday, September 21st, by 5 p.m.  Once the deadline passes, we can take no additional team members for the season.  Please e-mail one of our team coaches, Mr. Briscoe, Ms. Gupta, or Ms. Srinivasan, or one of our team officers (listed below) if you have questions. 

 

 

 

  

 

Please read through all of the materials posted below and then, if you have decided that you would like to join the team, go ahead and complete the online registration form and pay nonrefundable team dues of $80 (through the school's Payment Portal, RRH SchoolCash Online).

 

ALL former debaters are encouraged to re-register for the 2022-23 season. You should have a minimum of 10 points from the previous school year to re-register.

 

Returning PF and LD debaters also need to check the PF and LD list of eligible varsity/JV debaters for 2022-23.  If you are not eligible for PF or LD Debate, you can still compete in Student Congress.

 

 

 

Debate Registration Materials (please carefully read all materials before registering):

 

 

 

 

 

Use this Google form link to access the online registration form: Online Debate Registration Form for 2022 - 2023

 

 

 

 

Attend any of our in-person event clinics on the following dates to find out more about each event (New Debaters only)

 

Student Congress: Monday, September 12 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.) - Room 1404

Student Congress Clinic Presentation: Student Congress Clinic

 

Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Tuesday, September 13 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.) - Room 1209

LD Debate Clinic Presentation: LD Clinic Presentation

 

Public Forum Debate: Thursday, September 15 (4:30 -5:30 p.m.) - Room L403

PF Debate Clinic Presentation: PF Clinic

 

Regular in-person practices begin on Tuesday, September 20, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. (see the practice schedule posted above). You will need to access our Schoology course site (only accessible to registered/paid team members) regular updates regarding events and important information.