Welcome to the DAV Website
The DAV is a non-profit association which exists to promote debate. It
is the peak debating body in Victoria and runs large competitions for
adults and for schools across Victoria. It provides training and
resources for debaters, teachers and adjudicators.
Participating in the VST is a chance for you to represent Victoria at the National Championships – and even Australia in the World Championships! If you are selected for the team, you get to participate at the National Schools Debating Championships to be held in sunny Queensland.
This year, the Victorian State Debating Team (VST) trials will take place over 2 consecutive Sundays. The trials involve speakers debating in front of selectors on a secret topic which they have had one hour to prepare. Speaking times are 6 to 8 minutes. Each speaker will do 2 debates during the day. After the first day of trials, 24 speakers will be invited to attend the second day, to be held at the same venue. The second day will also involve the chosen speakers doing 2 debates in front of selectors.
Trials for the 2010 team will be held at:
Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School
350-370 Kings Way,
Melbourne
on:
Sunday 28 February at 9:30am
(The top 24 debaters will progress to a second round of trials at the same venue on Sunday 6 March.)
There is no cost to trial as a debater. However, a $10 administration fee will be levied against students who have not pre-registered online using the form below.
Registration form
Registration is closed.