NEDA hosts collegiate-level debate tournaments that focus on public, policy, and value debate formats. The competition includes rapid-fire debates and discussions on current policy issues.
Language and Arts | Speech and Debate
National Educational Debate Association (NEDA) Tournament Series
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- Contact: dbpike@bsu.edu
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 750
- Cost: Varies
- Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Debate
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Students participate in regional NEDA tournaments, advancing through rounds and competing in different debate formats such as Policy and Public Forum. The best teams qualify for the national tournament.
Open to college students in the U.S.
Certificates, trophies, and recognition for public speaking and debate excellence
Students participate in regional NEDA tournaments, advancing through rounds and competing in different debate formats such as Policy and Public Forum. The best teams qualify for the national tournament.
1. Register and participate in regional tournaments. 2. Advance through rounds, and the top teams qualify for the national tournament.
Debate materials, research tools
Based on argument structure, presentation, rebuttal quality, and creativity.
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