
National Parliamentary Debate Association Championship
Ages:Undergraduate
Type:Tournament
Category:Speech & Debate
Scope:National
Contact
The National Parliamentary Debate Association is the largest national intercollegiate debate organization in the United States, with between 200-250 schools attending at least one tournament during the course of the year. The NPDA is about encouraging extemporaneous two-on-two debate. The styles of debate vary across the country, from traditional public-centered debate to more policy-oriented debate. We believe that no matter where a debate occurs, students need to be prepared to debate about a variety of topics. We also believe that parliamentary debate fosters more knowledgeable and engaged citizens.
Join the NPDA to participate in a number of tournaments held at universities across the country. Then top teams are invited to participate in the National Championships each year.
Website: https://www.parlidebate.org/
Managing Organization: National Parliamentary Debate Association
Contact:
kcheesewright@collegeofidaho.edu
Eligibility:
University and college students from schools that are members of the NPDA.
Overview
The National Parliamentary Debate Association is the largest national intercollegiate debate organization in the United States, with between 200-250 schools attending at least one tournament during the course of the year. The NPDA is about encouraging extemporaneous two-on-two debate. The styles of debate vary across the country, from traditional public-centered debate to more policy-oriented debate. We believe that no matter where a debate occurs, students need to be prepared to debate about a variety of topics. We also believe that parliamentary debate fosters more knowledgeable and engaged citizens.
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Website: https://www.parlidebate.org/
Managing Organization: National Parliamentary Debate Association
Contact:
kcheesewright@collegeofidaho.edu
Eligibility:
University and college students from schools that are members of the NPDA.