The document outlines the rules and procedures for debates, including no put downs or interruptions which result in point deductions, specific time limits for opening statements, arguments, rebuttal conferences, and closing statements with 3 minutes allotted for each opening and closing statement and argument and 1 minute for each rebuttal conference and 2 minutes for each rebuttal. Teams lose 1 point for interruptions or whispering while another speaker is talking.

1. Debates Rules and Procedures

2. No put downs.
You must raise your hand if it's not your time to speak.
Teams lose 1 point for each interruption.
Teams lose 1 point for whispering while another speaker is
talking. TIMES
Opening statements for both sides = 3 minutes each
Arguments for both sides = 3 minutes each
Rebuttal conference = 1 minute
Rebuttals = 2 minutes each
Closing statements for both sides = 3 minutes each