Half points are allowed, such as 26.5, and at the end of a debate tournament the best speakers are recognized.
Their annual debate tournament is held during the last weekend of October every year.
But they did not know of each other's existence until they "crossed swords" at a debate tournament.
It was originally not intended to replace the national debate tournament.
Canadian debate tournaments occur in two primary styles of debate.
A total of 66 New York City high schools participated in the debate tournament, an annual event since 1983.
During the 2008-2009 school year, the debate team hosted a Parliamentary debate tournament.
Another form roughly represents the double-elimination style of the debate tournaments.
They also hosted their own speech and debate tournament.
He went on to win debate tournaments, and even impress girls, all over the English-speaking world.