Here we offer an outline of some of the main competitions MAD participates in.
If you are a member of MAD, look out for announcements about the upcoming tournaments!
Minis
Every year, MAD hosts and attends a range of minis against other universities. Highlights include MAD Pre-WUDC, the premier online world’s prep tournaments in our timezone and many others. Keep an eye on the MAD socials and newsletters for more details on upcoming minis.
Internals
Internal competitions are a chance to test your skills against the rest of the club in a welcoming, development-focused environment. Each year Chairman’s Cup is run for debaters in their first year. Later in Semester 1, Sorensen’s offers a more competitive 3v3 experience.
The Australian Intervarsity Debating Championships (Easters)
Easters is the first major intervarsity in the year, and a great opportunity for members new and old to become involved. More formally known as the Australian Intervarsity Debating Championship, it attracts competitors across the country for a few days of debating, friends and fun!
Easters is a tournament dedicated to the development and enjoyment of novice debaters, and as such, all teams must be comprised of at least two novices, defined as someone who has debated at less than two Easters, and not debated at Australs or Worlds. The tournament is held every year around the Easter holiday period. The Easters debating format consists of three speakers per side, giving 8 minute speeches.
Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships (Australs)
Australs is the largest 3v3 Australasian tournament of the year. This tournament brings together teams from Southern and Eastern Asia, Australia and New Zealand to compete.
Australs is a more competitive tournament than Easters which means it offers a far tougher competitive environment for teams who want to show off their skills or for first timers who want to step up to a 8 Round tournament.
The World University Debating Championships (Worlds)
Worlds is the most prestigious debating tournament in the world. Held in the British Parliamentary style, Worlds brings together a diverse range of students from all continents of the world. Held over the New Year period, it is a highly exciting and large tournament.