Australia's only high school BP-style competition.
Our preliminary rounds are run at high schools across the Perth metropolitan area. Students compete in one preliminary round and two final rounds.
Date: 29 August 2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Location: 65 Woodsome St, Mount Lawley
Expected Finish: 4:30 PM*
* Expected times may vary due to debate times
Date: 30 August 2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Location: 22/227 Stubbs Terrace, Shenton
Expected Finish: 4:30 PM*
* Expected times may vary due to debate times
Date: 5 September 2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Location: 11 Terrace Rd, Guildford
Expected Finish: 4:30 PM*
* Expected times may vary due to debate times
Date: 6 September 2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Location: 100 Doveridge Dr, Duncraig
Expected Finish: 4:30 PM*
* Expected times may vary due to debate times
If you're interested in extending your students' engagement with the BP competition, our pool of trained and vetted presenters can provide your school with private workshops and coaching. To book a private workshop, get in contact with the 2026 convenors.
To find comprehensive resources - including guides, videos and rules - check out our guides on the Resource Hub for BP debating.
Registration is $80 for schools with an ICSEA below 1080.
Registration is $130 for schools with an ICSEA at or above 1080.
Registration is based on your school's Income Socio-Economic Advantage (ICSEA) and is usually paid by your school.
No. You only need to attend 1 preliminary round.
No, you cannot compete with someone from a different school. We may make exceptions for homeschooled students or students from alternative educational institutions.
If one partner is eligible for the lower division (Cygnets - yr 7,8,9) and the other partner is eligible for the upper division (Swans yr 10,11,12), you should register to compete in the Swans division
We have many resources available to help you learn about BP debating. Our handbook is a great starting point for learning the fundamentals of BP debating. We also have a regularly updated YouTube channel and Resource Hub which provides helpful information
If you have any questions or concerns about registrations or rounds, please don't hesitate to contact the 2026 Convenors.