National Parliamentary Debate Association Championship

Ages:Undergraduate

Type:Tournament

Category:Speech & Debate

Scope:National

Contact


kcheesewright@collegeofidaho.edu

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.

See competition website

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.

Process

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.

Criteria

See competition website

Participate

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.