DAV Schools Competition Finals

DAV Schools Competition Finals Overview

At the conclusion of the five regional debating rounds, the top placed teams in each grade from each region will progress into the state finals. These are a series of knock-out debates hosted throughout terms three and four. Only the winning team from each debate progresses to the next level, with only the top two teams from each grade in the state making it to the grand final.

All A and B grade debates are secret topics with one hour preparation time. All C and D grade debates are prepared topics, with between one and two weeks preparation time. Speaking times remain the same as in the regional rounds.

DAV Schools Competition Finals Structure

The rounds of the DAV Schools Competition finals are:

  • Playoffs (either one or two rounds of debates, depending on grade size and the team’s performance during the season. The playoffs consist of approximately the top 5% of teams in each grade)
  • Octo-Finals (top 16 teams from each grade)
  • Quarter Finals  (top 8 teams from each grade)
  • Semi Finals (top 4 teams from each grade)
  • Grand Final (top 2 teams from each grade)

Finals Dates, Locations and Topics

Information about the DAV Schools Competition finals series is available on the DAV website. Information about which teams from the Brighton region will not be available until after the conclusion of Round 5.

Details about dates, topics and draws can also be found on the DAV website: