The English-Speaking Union

ESU Middle School Debate

Jersey Shore Debate League

Welcome to the
Jersey Shore Debate League! 

2022-2023 School Year

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
tournament Dates:  
Saturday, April 22 at Knollwood School Fair Haven, New Jersey
TOPICS for APRIL 22, 2023 CHAMPIONSHIP
  •  ChatGPT does more harm than good.
  •  Ban single-use plastic water bottles.  
  •  Abolish the United Nations Security Council.
  •  Captive live animal displays (i.e., zoos and aquariums) do more harm than good. 
February 4, 2023 TOURNAMENT:
  •   Tik-Tok is a bad influence. 
  • Homework causes more harm than good.
  • New Jersey should end the bear hunt
2020 TOURNAMENT: 
  • Social media platforms should ban political advertising. 
  • All U.S. Presidential primaries should be held on the same day. 
  • Major League Baseball's plan to cut minor league teams is justified. 
  • Ban single-use plastic bags.
CLICK TO VIEW THE TOPICS ARCHIVE
Judge Training:

TBA

For more information or to register, contact debate@esuus.org.

Participating Schools:

  • Barkalow Middle School (Freehold)

  • Shrewsbury Borough School

  • Forrestdale Middle School (Rumson) 

  • Holy Cross Academy (Rumson)

  • Knollwood School (Fair Haven)

  • The Ranney School (Tinton Falls)

  • Rumson Country Day School (Rumson)