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Debate Events

In Debate events, students will go head-to-head against a debater or team from another school. The resolution, or topic, is provided at least 1 month in advance, so both sides have a chance to prepare. 

Competition is divided up into "rounds." For each round, you will debate against a different opponent and switch which side of the resolution you advocate for. Typically, there are 3 or 4 preliminary rounds in each tournament. If you win a majority of your rounds, you can compete in elimination rounds like quarterfinals, where you can win awards!

Below, you'll find a short summary and resources for each of the major debate events.
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Policy Debate
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LD Debate
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PF Debate

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  • Home
  • Why Join?
  • About Us
    • General Info
    • How to Join
    • Executive Board
    • Gallery
    • NSDA Honor Society
    • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Useful Links
    • Team Calendar
    • Upcoming Tournaments
    • Current Topics
    • FAQ
  • Competition Events
    • Debate >
      • Policy (CX)
      • Lincoln Douglas
      • Public Forum
    • Speech >
      • Oratory and Info
      • Extemp
      • Radio
      • Congress
    • Theatre
  • Our Tournament