PLUM stands for Parliamentary League of the Upper Midwest. PLUMs are an excellent way to refine debate skills and have fun doing it. Check out how you can join the fun!
2024-2025 Tournament Invitations
- PLUM #1 Invitation September 24, 2024
- PLUM #2 Invitation October 15, 2024
- PLUM #3 Invitation November 12, 2024
- PLUM #4 Invitation February 4, 2025
- PLUM #5 Invitation February 25, 2025
Each PLUM includes:
- 3 preliminary rounds with 2 eliminations rounds (Phi Rho Pi style)
- The Round 3 resolution will be a case study
- Tournaments begin at 2 pm and end around 9 pm
- Debaters’ evening meal is included in their tournament fees
- All teams with winning records will advance to the elimination rounds
- Attractive personalized and framed awards will be given to all breaking teams and the top five speakers in the tournament
- Season long school awards and individual speaker awards will be given at the end of the PLUM season.
Tournament Schedule:
- 1:30 – Registration (Honsey Hall 200)
- 2:00 – Round 1
- 3:15 – Round 2
- 4:30 – Round 3 (power matched)
- 5:30 – Evening meal in the Bethany Dining Center
- 6:30 – Bronze round
- 7:45 – Gold round
- 8:50 – Awards