Rules and Regulations

1. Administration and Field Organization

1.1. Organization

Competition:	9th Hongkong Inter-City school Real Time Debate on Net
Organized by:	Joint School Information Technology Association Beijing Educational Network and Information Center China Welfare Institute Children's Palace
Supported by:	Education Bureau Campus TV and Video Conference Focus Working Group Baoan Education Science Training Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers Education Bureau of Putuo District, Shanghai Education Bureau of Nanhai, Foshan Education of Jiangdong District, Ningbo China Telecom Advanced Info-Tech Co. Ltd.
Co-organized by:	Hong Kong School Net Limited Hong Kong Association of Debaters Putonghua Speech and Debate Association, Hong Kong Institute of Education 鳴辯無限 iDebate.hk Hong Kong Institute of Education Alumni Association HKBU Alumni Association - Education Studies Alumni Association Universal Net Call Pty Ltd Beijing 101 High School Shanghai Qibao High School Ningbo Taigu Primary School Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Donglai Primary School St. Bonaventure College and High School Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School Yan Chai Hospital Lan Chi Pat Memorial Secondary School Tung Wah Group of Hospital C.Y. Ma Memorial College Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si College Po Yan Catholic Primary School St. Bonaventure Catholic Primary School Po Leung Kuk Wu Chung College HKWMA Chu Shek Lun Secondary School South Island School Ping Shek Estate Catholic Primary School Yuen Long Long Ping Estate Tung Koon Primary School Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove) Po Leung Kuk Grandmont Primary School Sha Tin Methodist College Queen Elizabeth School Old Students' Association Branch Primary School St Joseph's Anglo Chinese School SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School Nanhai Information Technology School
Special Sponsored by:	Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
Sposored by:	GrandTech System Ltd　 Necto Systems Limited China Telecom Beijing Putonghua Training Centre Shun Hing Technology Co., Ltd. e-print.com.hk Promise Network Printing Limited Chong Hing Bank Limited Corel Corporation ATech Computer Ltd. The Kowloon Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society Aero Creative Company Ltd. Pioneer (HK) Limited Colour Town (HK) Limited Speedy Group Educational Services Advanced Info-Tech Co. Ltd. AOC LCD Monitor
Media Sponsored by:	Computer Today e-Campus Today
Consultants:	Former Legislative Councilor (Information Technology): Mr. SIN Chung-kai Department of Information Engineering, CUHK: Professor WONG Po-choi Hong Kong Education City Limited Chief Executive Officer: Ms CHENG Ming-fung Hong Kong University Faculty of Education Information and Technology Department: Dr YUEN Hoi-kau The Chinese University of Hong Kong Department of Curriculum and Instruction: Professor LEE Fong-lok The Chinese University of Hong Kong Department of Electronic Engineering: Professor CHAM Wai-kuen Hong Kong Polytechnic University Multi-Media Creative Centre: Dr Yu Chik-lee Chinese Information Technology Assocation: Professor CHAN Tak-yah China Welfare Institute Computer Center: Mr. WONG Chung-chen Beijing Educational Network & Information Centre: Dr QIN Zu-jun Foshan Nanhai Education Bureau: Mr. ZHENG Lan-zhen (浙江省寧波市江東區教育局副局長 章建豐先生) Information Technology Association Chairman: Dr TSUI Tak-ming Longman Hong Kong Education Sales Director: Mr. Simon NG President of the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers: Mr. YEUNG Yiu-chung St Bonaventure College and High School, School Headmaster: Mr. CHUNG Wai-leung

Working Committee

Chairman:	Mr. LEUNG Kam-chung（St. Bonaventure College and High School）
Vice-chairman:	Mr. KWOK Chi-man（Yan Chai Hospital LAN Chi Pat Memorial Secondary School） Mr. LEUNG Ho-kee（Hong Kong Weaving Mills Association Chu Shek Lun Secondary School）
The Secretariat:	Mr. Francis CHUN（St. Bonaventure College Information Technology Development Centre） Ms CHEUNG Tsui-chun（PLK Grandmont Primary School）
Treasurer:	Ms YEUNG Pui-san（Joint School Information Technology Association）
Liaison:	Ms LAU Wai-mei （St. Bonaventure College and High School） Mr. CHAN Hei-chuen（Tai Po Old Market Primary School (Plove Cove)）
Technical Support:	Mr. YEUNG Yui-wing（PLK Wu Chung Secondary School） Mr. PANG Yuk-hong（St. Bonaventure College Information Technology Development Centre）
Broadband Network Support:	Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited
Chief Adjudicator:	Chief Adjudicator: Cantonese sections - Mr. LEE Ching-kuen（Hong Kong Debate Association ） Cantonese sections - Mr. WONG Ka Lok（Hong Kong Debate Association） Putonghua sections - Mr AU YEUNG Man Hin (Hong Kong Institute of Education Putonghua Speech and Debate Association) English sections - Ms Mary GARLAND (South Island School)
Debate Timing:	Mr. PANG Yuk-hong （St. Bonaventure College Information Technology Development Centre）
Graphic Design:	Ms May LAU（St. Bonaventure College & High School）
Webpage Design:	Mr. Richard LEE（St. Bonaventure College & High School）
General Affairs:	Mr. IP Tse-hin（Hong Kong Federations Workers of Teacher Association） Mr. CHAN Lam-kwan（Y.L. Long Ping Estate Tung Koon Primary School） Mr. LAM Wai-choi（St. Bonaventure Catholic Primary School） Mr. WONG Chi-wai（TWGHs C Y Ma Memorial College）
Photography:	Mr. LIU Kui-man （CCC Rotary Secondary School）
Beijing District Liaison:	Dr. QIN Zu-jun（Beijing Educational Network & Information Centre） Mr. ZHU Chuan（Beijing Educational Network & Information Centre） Mr. PAN Tin-sze（Beijing No.101 High School）
Shanghai District Liaison:	Mr. TANG Chun-lui （China Welfare Institute Children's Palace） Mr. CHEN Sheng-ri （Shanghai Qibao High School）
Putonghua MC & Translation:	Ms DING Gengzhen（Po Yan Catholic Primary School）

 

1.2. Debate sections

A. GD - HK Primary Schools Cantonese Section
B. GD - HK Secondary Schools Cantonese Section
C. Beijing - GD - HK Secondary Schools English Section
D. Beijing - GD - HK Secondary Schools Putonghua Section
E. Shanghai - HK Secondary Schools English Section
F. Shanghai - HK Secondary Schools Putonghua Section
G. Secondary Schools English Section
H. Secondary Schools Putonghua Section
I. Primary Schools English Section
J. Primary Schools Putonghua Section

1.3. Application Procedure　　Download Application Form

For Shanghai: Please apply to Chinese Welfare Institute Debate Liaison Office: Mr. TANG Chun-lui Tel: (86) 21-6249-8665

For Beijing: Please apply to Beijing Education Network & Information Centre: Dr. QIN Zu-jun/ Mr. ZHU Chuan; Tel: (86) 10-6652-1566-ext526

For Ningbo: Please apply to Ningbo Tai Gu Primary School: School Principal Ma Ren; Tel: (86) 574-8780-1500

For Guangdong: Please apply to Guangdong Nanhai Education Bureau: Ms ZHENG Zhan-wen; Tel: (86) 757-8628-8490

For Taiwan: Please apply to Taiwan Taipei Mu Zha Junior High School: Mr. LUO Chang-long; Tel: (886) 02-6630-6608

For Malaysia: Please apply to Malaysia Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School: Vice Principal cum Dean of Studies: Hiew Hoh-shin; Tel:(601)-60-8825-4154

Other region: Please contact apply to Hong Kong Debate Secretariat

Francis CHUN (Tel.: 3619-4771 / 9220-3368)
Jones CHENG (Tel.:(852) 3568-2380)
St Bonaventure College & High School I.T. Development Centre (Tel.:(852) 2321-7324)

Enter the competition: Free of charge.
Multiple section application are welcome.

To apply:
Step 1: Download the Application Form
Step 2: File in all details
Step 3. Attach the Application Form and sent to Debate Secretariat
Email: admin@jsit.net
Or
Fax the completed Form to Debate Secretariat
Fax: (852)3568-2468 / (852)2321-7343 / (852)3568 - 4529

1.4. Debate Venue

Venue 1:	Affirmative Side at HOME school.
Venue 2:	Opposition Side at HOME school.
Venue 3:	Chairperson with the adjudicators to host the debate at St. Bonaventure College Co-teaching Room via Internet.

1.5. Debate Environment Setting　Audio Setup　Video Conference Activity Checklist

1.5.1. Debate Venue: School shall provide a quiet room.
For example: a corner at the Library. Fixed location such as studio or function room is even better.
We shall assist Debate school to setup "Distance Classroom" and share the necessary information and experience on Video Conferencing.

1.5.2. Equipment: If any schools do not have the necessary equipment, we shall lend it for the debate.

1.5.3. Video Conferencing setup workshop: Debate school shall assign at least one staff (i.e. technician) to attend the workshop on how to setup the equipment.

1.5.4. Backdrop and Desktop name card: Debate team shall arrange the backdrop and desktop name card (as in the diagram).

1.5.5. Broadband service: Internet service point should be available for the video conferencing.

1.5.6. Broadband bandwidth: Uplink and Downlink bandwidth should be higher than 10 Mbps for best video and audio result.
If bandwidth is lower than required, we shall assist to solve this problem.

1.5.7. Video Equipment Setup: HDTV is preferred as display unit for the debate.

1.5.8. Technical Support: We shall provide assistance to solve the bandwidth and video conferencing technical problem.

For Enquires:

Debate Support:
Mr. Francis CHUN (Tel.: (852) 3619-4771 / (852) 9220-3368)
General Enquiry:
St. Bonaventure College I.T. Development Centre (Tel.: (852) 2321-7324)
The Secretariat: Jones CHENG (Tel.: (852) 3568-2380)

1.6. Competition Timetable

1st Working Committee Meeting:	2009.09.02
2nd Working Committee Meeting:	2009.09.11
Publicity:	2009.09.16
Application Deadline:	2009.09.30
3rd Working Committee Meeting:	2009.10.02
Debate Schedule announce on:	2009.10.10
Debate Video Conference Setup workshop:	2009.10.17
Debate Competition:	2009.10.26 ~ 2010.06.06
4th Working Committee Meeting:	2010.06.11
Prize Award Ceremony:	2010.07.10

 

1.7. Prize (Debate on Net Working Committee decision is final)

A.	GD-HK Primary Schools Cantonese section Best Debater
B.	GD-HK Secondary Schools Cantonese section  Best Debater
C.	Beijing – GD - HK Secondary Schools English section Best Debater
D.	Beijing – GD - HK Secondary Schools Putonghua section Best Debater
E.	Shanghai – HK Secondary Schools English section Best Debater
F.	Shanghai – HK Secondary Schools Putonghua section Best Debater
G.	Secondary Schools English section Best Debater
H.	Secondary Schools Putonghua section Best Debater
I.	Primary Schools English section Best Debater
J.	Primary Schools Putonghua section Best Debater
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2. Purpose

2.1. Promote inter-school Debate activities, train-up logical thinking and inspire for wisdom.
2.2. Realize “Distance Learning” via internet for multi-points video conferencing.

3. The Competition

3.1. Since Hong Kong District is the base to host the competition, all debate are arranged to match with overseas schools.
3.2. Debate on Net will arrange at least one match for all applied school in any section.
3.3. Schools are welcome to compete in multiple sections. No maximum limit on the number of application.
(According the situation, Debate on Net will arrange debate for school at least one match for each section.)
3.4. Debate teams matching will be decided by a draw. The process will be broadcast online live.
3.5. Competition is in“Mixed and knock out”.
3.6. Each section has prizes for the Champion, 1st runner-up and one “Best speaker” from the Final.
3.7. Working Committee has the right to determine applied team's qualification for Debate.Our decision is final.
3.8. Hong Kong teams will match with overseas teams, please refer to 4.7.

4. Rules and regulations

4.1. Chairperson

4.1.1. Chairperson hosts the match.
4.1.2. He/she announces the debate motion, rules, introduce adjudicators, debate teams and conduct the overall match.

4.2. Timer

4.2.1. A Timer program is used for timing and display the time used during the debate for all participant as a reference. Time used by speakers is timed by debate official at Control centre.

4.3. Participated teams

4.3.1. Four speakers from each team: (1) Captain; (2) 1st speaker; (3) 2nd speaker and (4) Concluding speaker.
4.3.2. All team members must be student from the school they represented.
4.3.3. During the debate, speakers may use reminder card. Size of the card must not be larger than A5. Reference book is NOT allowed.
4.3.4. During the debate is in progress, tt is illegal for debaters to communicate with other personnel (except staffs or technicians) by using texts, pictures, spoken languages or by other means. Offenders will be disqualified.

4.4. Debate Format

4.4.1. There is a brief session for speakers to test the audio volume in turn with a brief speech.
In case the testing speech is too long, the chairperson can interrupt the testing.
4.4.2. Speech delivery order and time allowed is as below:

Captain of the Affirmative side:	4 minutes
Captain of the Opposition side:	4 minutes
First speaker of the Affirmative side:	3 minutes
First speaker of the Opposition side:	3 minutes
Second speaker of the Affirmative side:	3 minutes
Second speaker of the Opposition side:	3 minutes
For both team to prepare their concluding speech:	<4 minutes break>
Concluding speaker of the Opposition side:	4 minutes
Concluding speaker of the Affirmative side:	4 minutes

4.4.5. For speech delivery exceed allowed time, Grace Period is 15 seconds.
4.4.6. After speeches are delivered, a short break for adjudicators to add up the marks.
Adjudicator(s) may comment and advise students for further improvement on skills and technique.
Chairperson shall then announce the result.

Please refer to 4.8. for the rules of “Free Debate” in GD - HK Secondary Schools Cantonese Section.

4.5. Speech Delivery

4.5.1. Speaker starts to deliver his/her speech after the bell rung.
4.5.2. Bell will “ring” once reminding speaker there is one minute to go before allowed time expired.
4.5.3. Bell will “ring” twice when allowed time is up. Speaker should finish his/her speech to avoid penalty.
4.5.4. After the Grace Period (15 seconds), bell will ring continuously for marks will be deducted as penalty.
4.5.5. Penalty scheme:
5 marks for every 5 seconds or less
Further 5 marks for another 5 seconds or less,
So on and so forth.
Penalty applies to the team total score of each adjudicator.
4.5.6. Taken the network delay in the measure, Timer provided by the control centre can only be considered as a reference.
Chairperson’s time is official.
4.5.7. In case of network problem, chairperson shall decide if speaker should repeat the spoken part or the whole speech.
4.5.8. During the debate, NO communication is allowed other than their teammates or technical support staff.
Violation of this is subject to 10 marks deduction from each adjudicator and may lead to disqualification.

4.6. Marking Scheme

4.6.1. Each speaker can score a maximum of 120 marks, content count for 40%; delivery 30%; organization 20%; poise 10% and co-operation 20%.
4.6.2. Each adjudicator shall cast a vote for the winning team based on the result in his/her score sheet.
Team with higher number of vote is the winner of the match.
4.6.4. Best speaker is decided by the marks based on "Speaker score ranking". For Putonghua debate matches (i.e. D. Beijing – GD - HK Secondary Schools Putonghua section, F. Shanghai - HK Secondary Schools Putonghua section, H. Secondary Schools Putonghua section, and J. Primary Schools Putonghua section), best debaters is elected by the adjudicators at the end of each match.
4.6.5. Based on the mark sheet from each adjudicators, speaker with highest score has 8 points, second highest has 7 points, etc.
In case of same score, they share the same points.
4.6.6. Then add up points from all adjudicators, speaker with most points is the "Best speaker of the match".
4.6.7. In case two or more speakers got the same highest points, adjudicators shall decide by vote for the "Best speaker of the match".

4.7. Scoring and Final selection scheme

4.7.1. Inter-city sections

For all matches, matches from Hong Kong will play with overseas teams.

4.7.2. After the 1st round; Each region will have the best (1, 2 or 4) teams to promote to next teams.
(Any section with 10 or less teams will have 1 team promote to next round;
Any section with 15 or less teams will have 2 teams promote to next round;
Any section with 20 or less teams will have 4 teams promote to next round).

4.7.3. The second round matches arrangement will be decided by lucky draw.

4.7.4. Format
Debate school play at their own region.
Adjudicators may be from one or different region.
Timer program will display from the Control Centre.

4.7.5. Selection Scheme
Result is decided by number of votes. For example, if score is 3:0, winner got 3 points; if score is 2:1, winner got 2 points.
If more than one team has the same highest score, promotion will decide by 4.7.6.

4.7.6.
If more than one team has the same scores, whether it has “Best speaker” will also be considered.
If more than one team has the same highest score, promotion will decide by 4.7.7.

4.7.7
If more than one team has the same scores, the total marks from the previous round match result will be considered.
If more than one team has the same highest score, it will be decide by a lucky draw.

4.7.6.
同分而不能選出得勝者則加入最佳辯員計算。
如該隊該場含選最佳辯員者即得１分。
如仍遇同分不能決定最佳一隊者，則以4.7.7決定。

4.7.7.
同分而不能選出得勝者則以該場勝出分差計算。
如仍遇同分不能決定最佳一隊者，則以4.7.8決定。

4.7.8
同分而不能選出得勝者則以評判所給各項總分計算。
如仍遇同分不能決定最佳一隊者，則以抽簽形式決定。

4.8 “Free Debate” in GD - HK Secondary Schools Cantonese Section

4.8.1. 在自由辯論中，雙方均有三分鐘發言時間。
4.8.2. 在自由辯論中，辯員可選擇一次過將發言時間用盡，亦可自行分配時間，分開數次發言。先由正方發言，再由反方發言，如此類推。
4.8.2.1. 時間計算以落座作準
4.8.3. 自由辯論環節中，計時員於該參賽學校之發言時限前一分鐘響鐘一次，並於發言時限完畢時響鐘兩次。本環節不設緩衝時間。
4.8.4. 當某方之發言時間用完，另一方可派出一位或多位辯員輪流發言，直至時間用完為止。

5. Crisis

5.1. Upon any unfair incident disrupting the debate, chairperson, adjudicators or Captain of both teams has the right to halt the debate.
5.2. For any argument, chairperson and adjudicators shall discuss and make the final decision.

Further Enquiries

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