Welcome to Auckland Schools' Debating Junior Open - Western Zone 2025. All preliminary round debates will be taking place at Lynfield 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
Rounds 3, 4, and 5: motion release is at 4:30, debates begin at 5:30
Teams must arrive 15 minutes before motion release.
Contact Us:
Email: info@asd.org.nz
Grade Convener: Travis Dunningham - 020 4126 9062
Lynfield College host teacher: Sherry Wagner - 021 533 857 - swagner@lynfield.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.
Any requests after Monday 2pm will be considered a default without notice.