Debating SA holds a finals series for the Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10 and Senior divisions at the end of Term 3 each year.
The top-eight ranked teams from each division will proceed to the Quarter Finals. The full rules and procedures of the finals series are available in the Rules and Procedures.
Complete Online Finals Acceptance Form
The team coach of each qualifying team must complete an online finals acceptance form before the Quarter Finals.
Arrive 30 minutes before your Quarter Final debate
We will be taking team photos and need time to do this beforehand.
Ensure you can get in contact with us
Contact us if you are running late. Please store the number in your mobile phone if you have one.
Junior School Finals (Year 6 and 7)
Quarter Finals
Teams ranked 1st through 8th
Quarter Finals Date: Tues 9 Sep 2025
Year 6: 6:30pm
Year 7: 7:15pm
Arrive at least 30 minutes before debate for team photos.
Semi Finals
Date: Tues 16 Sep 2025
Year 6: 6:30pm
Year 7: 7:15pm
Grand Finals
Date: Sat 27 Sep 2025
Year 6: 9:30am
Year 7: 10:30am
Middle School Finals (Year 8 and Year 9)
Quarter Finals
Teams ranked 1st through 8th
Quarter Finals Date: Thurs 11 Sep 2025
Year 8: 6:30pm
Year 9: 7:30pm
Arrive at least 30 minutes before debate for team photos.
Semi Finals
Date: Thurs 18 Sep 2025
Year 8: 6:30pm
Year 9: 7:30pm
Grand Finals
Date: Sat 27 Sep 2025
Year 8: 11:30am
Year 9: 1:15pm
Senior School Finals (Year 10 and Senior)
Quarter Finals
Teams ranked 1st through 8th
Quarter Finals Date: Wed 10 Sep 2025
Year 10: 6:30pm
Senior: 7:45pm
Arrive at least 30 minutes before debate for team photos.
Venue: Nazareth Catholic College Flinders Park Campus
Semi Finals
Date: Wed 17 Sep 2025
Year 10: 6:30pm
Senior: 7:30pm
Grand Finals
Date: Sat 27 Sep 2025
Year 10: 2:15pm
Senior: 3:30pm