In addition to the regional, national and international tournaments Debating Matters organises, many DM schools host their own DM competitions, locally around the UK. Schools can download our acclaimed Topic Guides for free and visit our Get Involved page for advice on how to put on a Debating Matters competition. Our unique DM format has proven popular with schools and debaters because of its:
- Focus on substance over style debating
- Emphasis on conducting in-depth research
- Situating debates in the real world – as they are discussed in politics and the media.
If you would like more advice on setting up your own DM competition, please don’t hesitate to contact us at mo@ideasmatter.org.uk . We are happy to advise on any aspect of running a competition, can recommend judges and chair persons as well as offering support with certificates and prize-giving.