Schools Competition Forfeits

The new DAV Forfeiting policy is available here (Word Format).

How to Forfeit

You must follow these instructions to forfeit. Schools which fail to notify their opponents the DAV Office and The Host School will risk suspension from the competition. There are also fines for forfeiting - if you forfeit on the day of the debate, you will be fined $40, if you forfeit before the day of the debate, you will be fined $20. If you give no notice of the forfeit, or do not notify all three parties you will be fined $60. If you have an exceptional reason for your forfeit and wish the fine to be waived, please email the DAV office at schoolsadministrator@dav.com.au.

1. Download and print the Forfeit Notification Form (Word Format).
2. Complete the form as required. You should have a list of the names and contact details for the other debating coordinators in your region at the start of the year. If you are unsure of the debating coordinator's name, please contact the school.
3. Send a copy of the email to each of the schools you are forfeiting against before the day of the debate, or at the very latest before 3PM on the day.
4. Send a copy of the email to the DAV Office during office hours (10AM to 4PM) before the debate.