✦ Under 16 · Team Competition

JAM
DEBATE.

THINK FAST, SPEAK SMART

Think quickly, speak confidently, and debate respectfully.

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JAM DEBATE COMPETITION

FIVE TOPICS.
THREE BOLD ROUNDS.

Teams prepare every topic from both sides, then think quickly, speak confidently and debate respectfully.

DEBATE TOPICS

PREPARE
EVERY SIDE.

One topic will be selected on the spot. Teams must prepare all five topics, both FOR and AGAINST.

01
Video games should be considered a sport.
02
Celebrities should be held responsible for the behaviour of their fans.
03
Humans should build cities on other planets.
04
Freedom of speech should have limits.
05
If technology can solve a problem, humans should use it - even if it means replacing people with machines.

COMPETITION FORMAT

THREE ROUNDS.
ONE STRONG TEAM.

ROUND 1

Team Chain Debate

Five speakers build one connected case through clear roles, continuity and teamwork.

ROUND 2

Crossfire Challenge

Teams question, respond and defend their position through sharp reasoning and rebuttal.

ROUND 3

JAM - Just A Minute

Speakers think quickly and deliver a focused, confident response within one minute.

TEAM ROLES

EVERY VOICE.
A CLEAR PURPOSE.

01
Opener
02
Evidence Speaker
03
Analyst
04
Rebuttal Speaker
05
Closer

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

DEBATE.
LEARN. LEAD.

✦Participation certificates for all participants
✦Prizes for the winning teams
✦Limited team slots available
✦Hosted by St. Lawrence International School

BUILD YOUR TEAM.
MAKE YOUR CASE.

Team5 members

Fee₹1,500 per team

DatesNovember 4 & 5, 2026

Think. Speak. Debate. Learn. Lead.

JAMDEBATE.

FIVE TOPICS.THREE BOLD ROUNDS.

JAM Debate Competition

PREPAREEVERY SIDE.

THREE ROUNDS.ONE STRONG TEAM.