ISSDL 1.0 shall run on a modified World Schools Debating Format Structure. This is the format at world cup of high school debating.
STRUCTURE
- Two teams: Proposition (also called Government) and Opposition
- Each team has 3 members.
- Each team delivers:
- 3 substantive speeches (5 minutes each for seniors and 4 for Juniors)
- Debates start with the 1st Proposition speaker.
- POIs: allowed between minutes 1–5 of substantive speeches (max 15 seconds)
- No communication with coaches or other teams during prep for impromptu rounds or during debates.
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