CTMSDL OLDER VERSIONS OF MATERIALS
2017-18 Calendar and Dues
The school year is about to begin and our middle school debate calendar is just about set. We will begin with a scrimmage in October and tournaments in December, January and April. The details are: Scrimmage: October 21, Bethel Middle…
October 15 Scrimmage Invitation: Updated with Judge Instructions
Middle School Demonstration and Scrimmage Saturday, October 15, 2016, 9:30 — 2:30 Bethel Middle School, 600 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel, CT On behalf of Bethel Middle School and Cathy Emerick, coach, the Connecticut Middle School Debate League would like to invite…
2016-17 Schedule–Updated and Dues Form
Here is our tentative schedule for the 2016-17 school year (updated): We have four events–a scrimmage and three tournaments–planned. The dates are firm, the locations will be reconfirmed after the school year begins. Scrimmage: Saturday, Oct 15, 9:30—2:30, Bethel Middle School,…
Handbook and By-Laws Updated
The Connecticut Middle School League Handbook and By-Laws were updated at the 2016 Spring Coaches Meeting. You may download them below: CTMSDL Handbook CTMSDL Bylaws If you have questions or comments please email us.
November 21 Tournament, Dues and Online Resources
THREE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CTMSDL: NOVEMBER TOURNAMENT DUES for 2015-16 ONLINE RESOURCES, including debate videos! November Tournament We’ll hold the first competitive tournament of the 2015-16 season on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Classical Magnet School in Hartford. We’ll…
CTMSDL Handbook Available
The new CTMSDL Handbook is now available. The Handbook explains our format, schedule and policies. Please note some important changes since last year: 4 minutes of prep time are now built into each debate. Each speech will have a 15…
CTMSL Debate Format
The Connecticut Middle School League will use the Middle School Public Debate Program format, which is becoming popular across the country. It is a variant of Parliamentary debate, which is the most popular debate format in the world. In this…