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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.

Schools Competition
(Yr 9-12 Debating)

Draws

Ballarat

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Round 3: Wednesday, June 24th 2026

A Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

Affirmative team Negative team
Ballarat & Clarendon College 1vs.Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 11)
Ballarat Grammar School 1vs.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 1vs.Ballarat & Clarendon College 1 (Year 9)
Ballarat Grammar School 1 (Year 9)vs.Ballarat & Clarendon College 2

Round 4: Wednesday, July 22nd 2026

A Grade at 7pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

C and D Grade at 6pm

Secret Topic

The draw for this round will be published closer to the start of the round.

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.