Competitions at WADL
As Western Australia's largest high school debating organisation, WADL engages with and extends students across the state through our specialised debating competitions.
Major Competitions
Schools Debating Competition
Starts Feb.
Grand Final Sep.
3V3 Format
The Schools Debating Competition is WADL's flagship debating championship. Featuring over 1,500 students from over 30 schools across WA, the Schools Debating Competition is one of Australia's largest state-wide debating championships.
British Parliamentary Competition
Starts Aug
Grand Final Oct.
BP-Pairs Format
The British Parliamentary Competition is Australia's only high school BP-format competition. Compete in pairs over a one day prelim and two finals rounds.
Minor Competitions
Regional Debating Competition
Starts Sep.
Grand Final Sep.
Online 3v3
The Schools Debating Competition is WADL's flagship debating championship. Featuring over 1,500 students from over 30 schools across WA, the Schools Debating Competition is one of Australia's largest state-wide debating championships.
AHISA Competition
Starts Aug.
Grand Final Oct.
BP-Pairs Format
AHISA is a completely for-fun debate tournament (not that debate tournaments aren’t all fun!) ran near the end of the school year. There are five rounds total, with each round being based on a specific theme.
WADL Newsletter
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