TOC Asia Recognized Qualifiers

  • TOC X Sophistry

    July 17-18, 2022

    PF

  • BASIS Shenzhen (BISZ)

    September 24-25, 2022

    PF, OO, Extemp, Interp, Impromptu

  • BASIS Hangzhou (BIHZ)

    November 26-27, 2022

    PF, OO, Extemp, Interp, Impromptu

  • TOC X TAIS

    November 19-20, 2022

    BP, OO

  • TOC X 4th SZISDC

    December 3-4, 2022

    PF

  • TOC X SpeechCraft Shanghai

    December 10-11, 2022

    PF, JD

  • BASIS Guangzhou (BIGZ)

    December 10-11, 2022

    PF, OO, Extemp, Interp, Impromptu

  • BASIS Shenzhen (BBSZ)

    January 7-8, 2023

    PF, OO, Extemp, Interp, Impromptu

  • BASIS Huizhou (BIPH)

    March 25-26, 2023

    PF, OO, Extemp, Interp, Impromptu

 FAQs

  • Debate: PF

    Speech: Expository, OO, Impromptu

    *Rulebook is linked above

  • Offline (Covid permitting)

    If Online: Tabroom (Classrooms)

  • Hong Kong Standard Time (GMT+8)

  • Eligibility is based on grade level.

    JD: G6 and below

    Expository: G6 and below

    OO/Impromptu/Extemp (MS): G8 and below

    OO/Impromptu/Extemp (HS): G9-12

    PF/WSDC (MS): G8 and below

    PF/WSDC (HS): G9-12

    BP: Open

  • Email: vip@asiatoc.org

  • PF: HS Open, HS Novice, MS Open, MS Novice

    WSDC: Open, MS

    BP: Open, HS, MS

    OO, Impromptu: HS, MS

    Expository: Open, G4 and Below

    JD: Open, G4 and Below

  • Schedules have some variations from tournament to tournament. Finalized schedule attached to the individual event above. Typical Schedule:

    Saturday (Prelims): 8:00-17:00

    Sunday (Elims): 8:00-17:00

Tournament Benefits

  • Expert Judges

    TOC judges have extensive experience debating and judging, often breaking at the best tournaments around the world.

  • Individualized Feedback

    Each debater will receive detailed feedback on their performance. Every round has mandatory OA and written feedback.

  • Point System

    TOC honor society allows debaters to earn points based on their performance at TOC tournaments.

  • Free Lectures

    We provide free weekly lectures and will periodically post recorded lectures to help participants prepare for competitions.