Youth Speaks : a Debate

With teams of three - 2027

Youth Speaks : a Debate

Challenge your public speaking and debating abilities and perform, persuade, and entertain the audience with your display of knowledge of a topic of your choosing.

In teams of three, you will argue for and against your chosen topic. You will present structured arguments and rebuttals before taking a question from the audience.

Participants can select a topic that is important to them, allowing them to delve deep into research, formulate ideas, and expand their knowledge.

Taking part helps build self-confidence and develop public speaking skills, including how to keep an audience engaged.

Entrants can take part in the Intermediate (ages 11-13) or Senior (14-17) categories (ages as of 31st August 2026).

For 2026-27 there will be no national final.

For further details contact your local Rotary Club or Martin French using the Contact Form below. Further information can also be found on the RotaryGBI website.

Information Packs and posters can be downloaded from the RotaryGBI website using your My Rotary account. Some information is available on the public side of the website.