This class is appropriate for middle school students and students who are brand new to debating (typically grades 7-9). Older students can attend Level 1 but are often able to self-study the material and advance in less than one semester.

There are no requirements to joining Level 1, but students in grades 6 and lower may struggle to keep up with the curriculum.

Class Content:

These classes teach core debate fundamentals like debate format, argument construction, refutation, and analysis. Emphasis is placed on teaching students British Parliamentary style.

Advancement:

To advance students must be able to demonstrate: 

- a clear understanding of what debate is 

- how to prepare arguments

- how to refute arguments

- how to rebuild arguments

- the ability to flow a round

- the ability to complete all 8 BP speeches

Students do not need to be excellent, or even good, at any of these abilities but they should understand them and practice them consistently.

**Eligibility for advancement is determined by the instructor