UNSW DebSoc Presents: Pop Culture Mayhem
Schedule
Sat May 18 2024 at 09:00 am to Sun May 19 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC+10:00Location
University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2052 | Redfern, NS
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UNSW Pop Culture Mayhem is a novice friendly tournament and one of the society's most fun minis of the year! The tournament will have a duration of 2 days, with a break to semi-finals. PCM will run in person. Food and a social will be provided, so sign up for a great time if nothing else!_____________________________
ABOUT: Debates will be 3 v 3, with POIs and replies. You’ll have 30 minutes of prep to create 8 minutes of arguments. 4 person teams will be required, with one judging every round. At least 1 member of each team must be a novice but teams with more than 1 novice are completely okay too :)
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SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY May 18th
9am: Briefings & Check In
9:45am: Check In Closes
10am: Motion release for Round 1
10:30am: Round 1 begins
12pm: Lunch
1:00pm: Motion release for Round 2
1:30pm: Round 2 begins
3:00pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm: Motion release for Round 3
4pm: Round 3 begins
6pm: TBD social location
SUNDAY May 19th
9:30am: Check In
10am: Motion release for Round 4
10:30am: Round 4 begins
12pm: Morning Tea
12:30pm: Motion release for Round 5
1pm: Round 5 begins
3pm: Break Announcement
3:15pm: Motion release for Semi Finals
3:45pm: Semi Final begins
5:15pm: Motion release for Grand Final
5:45pm: Grand Final begins
7pm: Awards Ceremony
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NOVICE REQUIREMENTS: UNSW PCM uses the same novice requirements and definition as Easters. Each team must have at least ONE novice (debaters who have not spoken at Australs or Worlds, and less than two Easters). If you're unsure what these are, you're probably a novice.
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REGISTRATION:
Please see the link in the discussion and included below. Registration is $50 for in-person participants and $15 for online. ‼️ LATE FEES WILL BE ENFORCED ‼️
https://forms.gle/Yvg1w4oJgAspoTBX7
Payment after registration closes will incur a late fee of $10 (i.e. it will be $60 to debate). Registration closes at 11:59pm on Thursday, 16th May 2024. Bank transfers should be directed to the following account:
Account Name:
UNSW Debating Society
BSB: 062-303
Account number: 0090 3871
Include in the transaction description your initial, surname and 'PCM', e.g. 'NChoiPCM'.
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Chief Adjudicators: Nathan Choi, Maya Anderson, Hazel Sung
Equity: Ansh Deo Singh, Auguste McNally
ACCESSIBILITY: UNSW PCM strives to be an accessible tournament. Lift access will be available for this event. Maps showing the route will be posted closer to the date! If you have any other accessibility requirements please feel free to reach out to the OrgComm or email us at [email protected]. :)
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Where is it happening?
University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2052, University of New South Wales, Kensington Campus - Fitness and Aquatic Centre, International Rd, Kensington NSW 2052, Australia,Sydney, Australia, RedfernEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
