Tournament Results (Overall): PDF
Ballot Summaries: PDF
Ballots (Round-001): PDF 
Ballots (Round-002): PDF 
Ballots (Round-003): PDF 
Ballots (Round-004): PDF 
Ballots (Semifinals & Finals): PDF 

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Congratulations to all the participants!!!

The Bluegrass Debate Coalition presents the BDC "Regional Championship" for Fayette County, a completely free event for elementary students (grades 3-5). This is an in-person event in Fayette County. Students throughout Kentucky are invited to visit our campus in Lexington and participate in an all-day public speaking and debate contest. Trophies and medallions will be awarded to the top debate teams (pairs) and to the top speakers (individuals).

The debate topic for the Elementary Debate Championship is "Are GMO* Foods Desirable?".
*GMO Food means genetically altered (using science) to make changes to the food.

BDC staff and volunteer parents will be monitoring the students and helping us to run the event. We have reserved the entire Patterson Hall building on the University of Kentucky campus for the entire day. We will also have food (catering) and snacks brought in throughout the day to keep students, volunteers and family members well nourished and well hydrated. It should be a nice low-stress event, where students are given lots of encouragement as we celebrate the development of new skills and we have a lot of fun along the way. Deeper Learning feels like fun because it is fun -- so we ask that everyone show lots of respect to others and please follow the directions from our staff and volunteer moms and dads. THANKS!

This is competition is a demonstration of fundamental skills. Our judges do not have to be an expert in debate! We prefer adults, plus middle school, and high school students to come and help mentor others and serve as judges. For the school-age judges, the University of Kentucky is proud to award you with a letter of appreciation and thanks as well as writing a letter describing your community service hours for the time spent with us that day. 🙂

There is no cost to join! More event details can be found by clicking on the buttons (above) or by scrolling down to the FAQ section below. This event is truly a celebration and a great joy for us event organizers to welcome you and serve you as best as we can. Please invite your friends! We look forward to seeing you (very soon)!