TRAINING PROJECTS
RPDA is an academy that seeks to enrich young minds by cultivating the art of debate and public speaking. Currently we offer online coaching services and ensure safe space for debating. We also avail opportunities to attend around the globe debate tournaments for all our members
01.
ZIMBABWE NATIONAL DEBATE TEAM
The Zimbabwe National Debate Team is the country’s ultimate debate team. The National Team has been active in the schools debate space for years, but has since undergrown major transformations since its inclusion in the Royalty Pact Debate Academy since 2017. The team is made up of the most promising debaters from all over the country, who are identified through rigorous and objective processes. Once identified, the speakers undergo intensive training to further amplify their talents.
The National Team has accumulated a lot of achievements. They are the reigning African Schools Debate Champions, Dutch Schools 2021 Champions, and SANSDC 2021 Champions. They are also Africa Debate Rumble 2021 finalists, MNIV Kenya 2021 semifinalists, Eurasian Schools 2022 Octo-finalists, and Oldham Cup 2022 Octo-finalists. The team was Octo-Finalists at World Schools Debate Championships 2022, being the only African team to make that stride.
The team is coached by some of the best Zimbabwean debaters who have dominated the international debate space. Maison Pieterson (Head coach), Anele Tshuma (Senior Coach), and Thembani Khumalo (Senior Coach) have cumulatively made more than 70 finals breaks, and won a number of major tournaments. They have also judged, capped, and convened in many major tournaments, and eagerly use their experience to nurture the skills of the team.
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RPDA DEBATE & PUBLIC SPEAKING SESSIONS
Royalty Pact Debating Academy is excited to offer high-quality debate coaching for schools and students who are interested in honing their debating skills. Our coaching program is designed to provide tailored coaching to meet each school’s and its students’ specific needs.
Coaching Hours and Cost:
The coaching hours per week will be dependent on the needs of the school. However, our hourly coaching rate will be US$50, which we believe is a competitive and reasonable price for the value that we offer.
Training Syllabus:
Our training will follow a globally recognized debating format of the World Schools Debating Championship syllabus. We will tailor our coaching to meet each school’s and its students’ specific needs. Our coaches are experienced and skilled debaters who have competed at national and international levels, ensuring that our coaching program is of the highest quality.
Coach Assignment:
Each school that signs up for our coaching program will be assigned one coach to guide and coach the school during the term. Our coaches will work closely with the school to ensure that their specific needs are met, ensuring that the students receive the best possible coaching experience.
Pre-Tournament Coaching:
In addition to our regular coaching program, we will also offer pre-tournament coaching at an additional fee. This will be an excellent opportunity for schools to prepare for upcoming debates and competitions. Our pre-tournament coaching will provide students with the skills and confidence they need to perform well in competitions.
TOURNAMENT EVENTS
01.
OUR FLAGHSHIP TOURNAMENTS
Debate tournaments are vital for sharpening critical thinking skills, honing public speaking abilities, and fostering respectful discourse. Let’s encourage more participation in these invaluable competitions! We are excited to announce our flagships. These tournaments include:
- Easter's Debate Open Championship
- Zimbabwe Debate Open Championships
- Royalties Debate Open Championships
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REGIONAL/ SUBREGIONAL INVITATIONALS
These are tournaments created to cater for important regional demography that allows participants from across Africa to compete on various levels with their counterparts within the region. Debate tournaments are vital for sharpening critical thinking skills, honing public speaking abilities, and fostering respectful discourse. Let’s encourage more participation in these invaluable competitions! We are excited to announce our flagships. These tournaments include:
- All Nations Debating League
- All Top Universities Debating Championship