Structure of Public Forum
Constructive Speech Team A- Delivered by the First Speaker (4 Minutes)
Constructive Speech Team B- Delivered by the First Speaker (4 Minutes)
First Crossfire- Between Both First Speakers (3 Minutes)
Rebuttal Speech Team A- Delivered by the Second Speaker (4 Minutes)
Rebuttal Speech Team B- Delivered by the Second Speaker (4 Minutes)
Second Crossfire- Between Both Second Speakers (3 Minutes)
Summary Speech Team A- Delivered by the First Speaker (3 Minutes)
Summary Speech Team B- Delivered by the First Speaker (3 Minutes)
Grand Crossfire- Between ALL Speakers (3 Minutes)
Final Focus Team A- Delivered by the Second Speaker (2 Minutes)
Final Focus Team B- Delivered by the Second Speaker (2 Minutes)
*Keep In Mind ~ this structure is specific to the Public Forum U.S. National Circuit 2021 - 2022. Different local circuits may have slight variations on this, so make sure to check with your coach / teacher / tournament director*
*Prep. Time -- For the Public Forum U.S. National Circuit 2021 - 2022, tournaments generally give 3 MINUTES of prep time. That being said, local tournaments, and even potentially some national circuit tournaments, may operate differently. Once again, make sure to check tournament rules*
Below is a Visual Representation of a Public Forum Debate Round
"Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one"
- Malcolm Forbes
