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Language and Arts | Speech and Debate

International Public Debate Association National Championships

  • Last Updated: May 4, 2025

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About the competition

The IPDA National Championships is an annual public debate competition for college students, fostering critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking skills. Students engage in one-on-one and team debates.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 500
  • Cost: Varies
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: In-Person
  • Competition Format: Debate
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Small

Participation Information

Students register through their schools to participate in the debate tournament. The event includes individual and team debate formats, with rounds held over several days.
Open to college students in the U.S.
Trophies, certificates, and recognition for public debate excellence
Students register through their schools to participate in the debate tournament. The event includes individual and team debate formats, with rounds held over several days.
1. Register for the competition. 2. Prepare for debates. 3. Compete in multiple rounds, judged on argumentation and public speaking skills.
Debate resources, public speaking materials, research tools
Based on argumentation strength, presentation style, use of evidence, and engagement with opponents.

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