This page will collect resources to help teams research and prepare their presentations.

First of all look at the page on this website “what is a physics match?” A match is a highly structured debate. You and your team need to follow this structure in a Physics match and that takes team work! No internet connection is allowed in a match.

In 2025 there was a great reference kit online for all 17 international problems that will help you find appropriate theory for each problem. We expect a 2026 version to be published in October 2025. Remember for the New Zealand Tournament in March we are only considering 7 problems from the IYPT seventeen that will be published on August 23rd. The Rep team will look at all of them in preparation for IYPT in Zurich in July 2026.

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Here is a short video to help you design your 12 minute presentation. It applies to both team entries and individual entries. It is a series of dos and don’ts for the slide set that will need for presenting in person at the tournament, or to upload online for NZ Rep consideration. Thanks to our Alumni and Trustee, Daniel Shi (Sliver medal winning team @IYPT Poland in 2019).

And here is another video about opposition. As shown, it only applies to team entries, however individuals may also find it useful when preparing to discuss your research with the selection panel as they will ask similar questions.

Teams – you should notice in this one two things. Firstly, that good opposition is a team effort. And secondly, that the presenter still has work to do after they finish their presentation!

Our thanks again to Daniel and Eric for producing this video.