2010 Trials: None; the tournament is open entry.
2010 Dates: 19th – 21st November
2009 Location: Victoria University of Wellington

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Speech Length: 15 minutes
Speakers: 2 per team
Points of information are allowed.

The tournament was established in 2004 by the Victoria University of Wellington Debating Society, with the aim of further exposing New Zealand debaters and adjudicators to the British Parliamentary style used at the World Championship.

Held at the end of the second semester, the tournament provides valuable practice for New Zealand teams attending Worlds.

The British Parliamentary style of debating involves four teams; opening and closing teams for government and opposition sides. BP is open to any speakers, even those no longer at university, and traditionally attracts the very best that New Zealand (and on occasion international campuses) has to offer.

Give it a go! If you’re keen, email us at exec@debating.co.nz with your partner’s name; if you can’t find a partner we’re happy to help out.