Rock Ridge Phoenix Debate is entering its 10th season in 2023-24 after nine successful years of competition.  Our debaters have won VHSL state and conference championships, competed at the regional and national level, and we've sent nearly 20 debaters to NCFL Grand Nationals.

 

This year, we still plan to offer training and competition in four event areas. Clinics and practices will be in-person, although some 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 Wednesday, September 6th, 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 must be completed no later than Thursday, September 21st, by 5 p.m.  Once the deadline passes, we can take no additional team members for the season.  Non-refundable dues of $85 must be paid via SchoolCash Online no later than Friday, October 6.  Please e-mail one of our team coaches (Mr. Briscoe, Mr. Greening, 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 $85 (through the school's Payment Portal, RRH SchoolCash Online).

 

ALL former debaters are encouraged to re-register for the 2023-24 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 2023-24.  If you are not eligible for PF or LD Debate, you can still compete in the Student Congress or Policy Debate.

 

 

LD JV Varsity Roster for 2023-24

 

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

 

 

 

Field Trip Form for 2023-24 (due by October 6, 2023)

 

 

Use this Google form link to access the online registration form: Online Debate Registration Form for 2023 - 2024.

 

 

 

 

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 11 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.) - Room 1404

Student Congress Clinic: Student Congress Clinic Presentation

 

Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Tuesday, September 12 (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.) - Room 1408

LD Debate Clinic: LD Clinic Presentation

 

Policy Debate: Wednesday, September 13 (4:30-5:30 p.m.) - Room 1404

Policy Debate Clinic: Policy Clinic Presentation

 

Public Forum Debate: Thursday, September 14 (4:30 -5:30 p.m.) - Room L403

PF Debate Clinic: PF Clinic Presentation

 

Regular in-person practices begin on Tuesday, September 19, 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.