Debating SA holds a finals series for the Year 6/7, 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 Standard Operating Procedures.
Coaches: Complete an Online Finals Acceptance Form
The team coach of each qualifying team must complete an online finals acceptance form before the Quarter Finals.
Debaters: Bring a media consent form
Bring the completed 2019 Finals Photo and Video Consent to your Quarter Finals debate as we will be filming the finals debates for our training and resources purposes.
Complete an Online Finals Acceptance Form
The team coach of each qualifying team must complete an online finals acceptance form before the Quarter Finals.
Make sure you can get in contact
Ensure that team members are aware of how to access this information.
Collect contact details of team members so you can contact them on the day if they are late. Ensure they have our contact details.
Bring a media consent form
Bring the completed 2019 Finals Photo and Video Consent Form to your Quarter Finals debate as we will be filming the finals debates for our training and resources purposes.
Arrive 30 minutes before your Quarter Finals debates
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.
Finals Event Information
Year 6/7
Quarter Finals
Teams ranked 1st through 8th
Date: Thurs 5 Sep 2019
Time: 6:40pm
Arrive at 6:10pm for team photos.
Semi Finals
Date: Thurs 12 Sep 2019
Time: 6:40pm
Arrive at 6:10pm for team photos.
Grand Finals
Date: Sat 21 Sep 2019
Time: 10:00am
Venue: TBA
Year 8
Quarter Finals
Teams ranked 1st through 8th
Date: Tues 3 Sep 2019
Time: 6:40pm
Arrive at 6:10pm for team photos.
Venue: Pembroke Middle School
Grand Finals
Date: Sat 21 Sep 2019
Time: 11:00am
Venue: TBA
Year 9
Quarter Finals
Teams ranked 1st through 8th
Date: Tues 3 Sep 2019
Time: 8:10pm
Arrive at 7:40pm for team photos.
Venue: Pembroke Middle School
Grand Finals
Date: Sat 21 Sep 2019
Time: 12 noon
Venue: TBA
Year 10
Quarter Finals
Teams ranked 1st through 8th
Date: Wed 4 Sep 2019
Time: 6:40pm
Arrive at 6:10pm for team photos.
Venue: Pembroke Middle School
Grand Finals
Date: Sat 21 Sep 2019
Time: 1:45pm
Venue: TBA
Senior
Quarter Finals
Teams ranked 1st through 8th
Date: Wed 4 Sep 2019
Time: 8:10pm
Arrive at 7:40pm for team photos.
Venue: Pembroke Middle School
Grand Finals
Date: Sat 21 Sep 2019
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: TBA