Debaters Association of Victoria

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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.

Schools Competition
(Yr 9-12 Debating)

Rules
For Staff
- Book an Adjudicator
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- FAQs
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- Handbook
For Students
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Honour Roll
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Competition Details
Finals
- Dates
- Draws

JSP (Yr 7/8 Debating)

Primary Schools Program

Regional Debating
- Information

British Parliamentary Competition
- Information

Women's Competition
- Information

Partnerships and Other Programs
- Information

Public Speaking

Debate Camp
- Summer
- Easter
- Winter
- Spring

Victorian State Team Trials
- Information

Year 8 Competition

For the first time in 2025, we will be offering Year 8 competition days. The day will consist of 3 rounds of competition debates with an overall winner declared at the conclusion of the day. This program is aimed at students who have previously completed the introductory JSP program and are looking for further debating opportunities. The first program will run in Term 1 and we will look to add further dates in Term 4.

When: Sunday 16 February, 10am-3pm

Where: Strathcona Girls Grammar School, 34 Scott St, Canterbury

Cost: $150 per team

Registration can be completed using this form.