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.
Draws
Ballarat
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Round 1: Tuesday, May 5th 2026
A Grade at 7pm
That the cosmetics and fashion industries do more harm than good.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Ballarat Grammar School 1 |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 | vs. | Bye |
C and D Grade at 6pm
That we should ban airlines from overbooking flights.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Ballarat High School 1 (Year 9) | vs. | Ballarat & Clarendon College 2 |
| Ballarat Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 9) | vs. | Ballarat Grammar School 1 (Year 9) |
Round 2: Wednesday, May 27th 2026
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 | vs. | Ballarat Grammar School 1 |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Bye |
C and D Grade at 6pm
That we regret the rise of social media as a primary news source.
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 9) | vs. | Ballarat High School 1 (Year 9) |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 2 | vs. | Ballarat Grammar School 1 |
| Ballarat Grammar School 1 (Year 9) | vs. | Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 |
Round 3: Wednesday, June 24th 2026
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 | vs. | Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 11) |
| Ballarat Grammar School 1 | vs. | Bye |
C and D Grade at 6pm
Advised Topic: That schools should ...
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Ballarat High School 1 (Year 9) | vs. | Ballarat Grammar School 1 |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 | vs. | Ballarat & Clarendon College 2 |
| Ballarat Grammar School 1 (Year 9) | vs. | Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 9) |
Round 4: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Ballarat Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 11) | vs. | Bye |
C and D Grade at 6pm
Secret Topic
| Affirmative team |
|
Negative team |
| Ballarat High School 1 (Year 9) | vs. | Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 |
| Ballarat Grammar School 1 | vs. | Ballarat Grammar School 1 (Year 9) |
| Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 9) | vs. | Ballarat & Clarendon College 2 |
Round 5: Wednesday, August 12th 2026
A Grade at 7pm
Secret Topic
Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to
them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.
C and D Grade at 6pm
Secret Topic
Round five is power-paired (teams will debate against a team adjacent to
them on the ladder). Draws for round five will be released after round four.
