Run debate tournaments with teams, rounds, rooms, judges and results.
This page is the public tournament hub. Admin can manage tournaments, teams, matches and judge ballots from the CMS foundation.
Tournament cards with serious operational details.
A tournament page should show more than posters. Students need format, deadline, venue, team limit and status.
RPI Freshers Debate Championship 2026
A campus tournament designed to convert beginner debaters into structured speakers through rounds, ballots and judge feedback.
25 July 2026
RPI Auditorium & Seminar Rooms
Max 24 teams
4 rounds planned
Inter Department Policy Debate
Department-wise competitive debate focused on education, technology, economy and campus leadership motions.
18 August 2026
RPI Central Hall
Max 16 teams
3 rounds planned
Team standings foundation
This is not full tab automation yet. It is a safe foundation for transparent ranking.
| Team | Wins | Points | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logic LionsComputer Science | 2 | 6 | 229 |
| Policy PanthersCivil Technology | 1 | 3 | 214 |
| Argument ArchitectsElectrical Technology | 1 | 3 | 207 |
| Rebuttal RangersMechanical Technology | 0 | 0 | 190 |
Round and match schedule
Judges and rooms should be assigned before the round starts. Last-minute chaos kills tournament credibility.
Match 1: Logic Lions vs Policy Panthers
Motion: This House Would make public speaking training mandatory for technical students.
Judges: Chief Judge, Tab Assistant · Winner: Logic Lions
Match 2: Argument Architects vs Rebuttal Rangers
Motion: This House Would prioritize skill-based education over exam-based ranking.
Judges: Training Judge · Winner: Pending