Module
Debating Tournaments.
Manage a full debate tournament: draws, ballots, adjudicators, standings, breaks, and public results.
Pricing key
module:mod_debating
Modules are priced independently — enable only what you need.
Round control
Tab room vs public site
Tab room
Generate draws, allocate panels, enter ballots — always visible to organizers.
Room 1
Round 3Gov A vs Opp C
Chair: H. Khan
Room 2
Round 3Gov B vs Opp A
Chair: S. Noor
Room 3
Round 3Gov C vs Opp B
Chair: M. Ali
Public site
Attendees see draws/results/standings only when you release them.
Standings
Top 3#1 KEMU A
9 pts
#2 UHS B
8 pts
#3 NUMS A
7 pts
Not released yet
Hidden until you publish
Prevent leaks. Release when you’re ready.
Flip the release switch — this is what “public results” feels like.
Quick win
Stop tabbing in spreadsheets
Generate draws, enter ballots, and publish standings from one system.
Quick win
Run rounds with confidence
Check-ins, venue allocations, adjudicator panels, and release controls.
Quick win
Transparency by default
Public results pages, archives, and configurable privacy for sensitive rounds.
Quick win
Built for BP + two-team formats
British Parliamentary and configurable 2-team formats (Australs/WS/etc).
What it helps you do
Capabilities in plain steps
- Tournament setup: institutions, teams, speakers, adjudicators, venues.
- Round lifecycle: creation, check-in, draw generation, allocation, release.
- Ballots + data entry workflows (online or desk entry).
- Standings rules, speaker tabs, and team rankings.
- Breaks and outrounds (break categories, eligibility, breaking teams).
- Adjudicator feedback collection and reporting.
- Printing: ballots, draw sheets, feedback forms, signage exports.
- Import/export for initial data and archives.
- Notifications for key round actions (release, changes, reminders).
- API surface for integrations.
Who it’s for
Built for humans
Tab room
You need draws, allocations, and standings that are fast, consistent, and reproducible.
Adjudication core
You want confident panels, feedback loops, and fewer day-of surprises.
Participants
They want clear releases: where to go, what happened, and where they stand.
How it works
Configure → run → publish (optional)
Step 1
Set up the tournament
Add teams, adjudicators, venues, and format rules so everything is deterministic.
Step 2
Run rounds
Generate draws, allocate rooms/panels, manage check-ins, and collect ballots/feedback.
Step 3
Release + publish
Control what becomes public and when — then publish draws/results/standings with one button.
Standalone
Use this module by itself
- Run a full tournament as a tab system without enabling other modules.
- Publish results pages without building a full public website.
- Keep all your data in one place for archives and exports.
Integrated
Or connect it to the stack
- Legacy Website installs can publish public draws/results/standings on the event site.
- Event reuses venues/rooms and scheduling primitives for debate rounds.
- Badges/Attendance add QR identity and day-of check-ins for participants.
Scenarios
What this unlocks
Intervarsity BP tournament
Rounds, panels, ballots, speaker tabs, breaks, outrounds — plus public results pages.
Australs / 2-team formats
Configurable standings logic and round workflows, with clear release control.
Society in-house competition
A clean way to run rounds and publish standings without overbuilding your stack.
Integrations
Built to compose
Website (Legacy)
Existing legacy sites can publish public draws/results/standings on the event site.
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Event Module
Reuse venues/rooms and scheduling primitives for debate rounds.
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Badges & Check-in
Use QR identity for participant/adjudicator check-ins.
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Attendance & Verification
Prove participation for certificates or institutional reporting.
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FAQ
Common questions
Does this support BP?
Yes. BP is a first-class format: rooms, panels, ballots, speaker tabs, and breaks.
What about Australs / WS / custom rules?
Two-team formats are supported and the rules are configurable. If you have a specific tab policy, we can tune it.
Can we control when results go public?
Yes. Rounds have release controls so you can publish draws/results/standings at the right time.
Can we do desk entry for ballots?
Yes. Ballots can be entered by tab room staff if you don’t want everyone entering online.