Welcome to the DAV Website
The DAV is a non-profit association which exists to promote debate. It
is the peak debating body in Victoria and runs large competitions for
adults and for schools across Victoria. It provides training and
resources for debaters, teachers and adjudicators.
DAV Women's 2020 -
January 28th
Registration is now open for the 2020 DAV Women's Competition!
The DAV Women's Competition is a debating tournament held exclusively for women, with the aim of supporting and encouraging female-identifying students. Historically women have been underrepresented in debating and as such we would like to offer this unique opportunity for them to further develop their skills in a friendly environment outside of the main Schools Competition.
Students will register individually and be randomly allocated to a team of three on arrival. The day will begin with a training session led by some of the DAV's best female trainers. All debates will be secret topics with one hour of preparation time.
Where: Fintona Girls' School, 79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn
When: Sunday 1st March
Who: Female-identifying students from years 9-12
Format: 3 secret topic debates
Cost: $50 per student
Registration is now open. Registration closes Monday 24th February.
Prizes will be awarded to the winning team and highest scoring speakers of the day.