Welcome to Auckland Schools' Debating Junior Open - Eastern Zone 2025. All preliminary round debates will be taking place at Howick College.
Dates and Motions:
Monday 24 March 2025: Round 1 (prepared)
Monday 7 April 2025: Round 2 (prepared)
Monday 12 May 2025: Round 3 (advised subject)
Monday 26 May 2025: Round 4 (advised subject)
Monday 9 June 2025: Round 5 (limited-preparation)
Monday 23 June 2025: Catch-up round (online)
Thursday 26 June 2025: Break announcement
Monday 4 August 2025: JO Octo-finals (location TBD)
Monday 18 August 2025: JO Quarter-finals (location TBD)
Monday 1 September 2025: JO Semi-finals (location TBD)
Monday 15 September 2025: JO Grand final (location TBD)
Grade Information:
Rounds 1 and 2: debates begin at 4:30 and 5:30
Rounds 3, 4, and 5: motion release is at 4:30 and 5:30, debates begin at 5:30 and 6:30 respectively
Teams must arrive 15 minutes before motion release.
Email: info@asd.org.nz
Grade Convener: Travis Dunningham - 020 4126 9062
Howick College host teacher: Sharon King - 021 953 199 - sharon.king@howick.school.nz
For all queries about the grade including, motions, draws, scheduling, catch-up requests and defaults please contact the grade convener Travis Dunningham.
Contact Deadlines:
All catch up requests must be made by emailing the ASD email (info@asd.org.nz) by Friday 4pm, the week before the debate.
Notice of a default after Mondays 12pm, the day of the debate must be made by email and by calling the grade convener and the host teacher.