ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition

Name: ESU Schools' Mace Debating Competition
Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-31T23:59:59.000Z
Location: United Kingdom

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 11 - 18

School level: Years 7-13

Competition stages: Heats, regional rounds, and grand final; one school team entry (up to five students)

Registration method: School Only

Fee: GBP 65-75 per school team

Online / in-person: In-person

Official Links

Official website Rules / PDF

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 30 Sept 2025

Registration closed

Competition date start: 1 Nov 2025

Competition date end: 31 May 2026

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Competition Evaluation

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Suitable level: Expert Level

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Skill demand: Expert skill demand

Output: Mature or multi-part output

Preparation: Substantial preparation

Selection process: Judged or shortlisted

Recognition: Participation experience

Why this level

5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.

Last evaluated: 10 Jun 2026

Our Take

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ESU page states 2025-26 registration is closed and indicates annual registration closes in September.

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 30 Jun 2026

Verification status: Verified

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Why this listing is included

ESU Schools' Mace key facts list ages 11-18 (Years 7-13).
ESU key facts list fees of GBP 65-75 and indicate heats begin in November with grand final in May.
ESU page says registration opens at end of summer term and closes each year in September.

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Age 4-7

Registration closed

Deadline: 27 Mar 2026 · Competition: Unknown

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