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Language and Arts | Speech and Debate

National Debate Coaches Association Tournament

  • Last Updated: May 4, 2025

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About the competition

NDCA Tournament is a national debate championship for high school students, featuring various debate formats like Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, and Public Forum. The event fosters critical thinking, public speaking, and research skills.

Comp Info

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

Participation Information

Students qualify for the national tournament by participating in regional and local debate competitions. The national championship covers multiple debate formats, with winners recognized at a national level.
Open to high school students in the U.S.
Trophies, plaques, and national recognition for debate excellence
Students qualify for the national tournament by participating in regional and local debate competitions. The national championship covers multiple debate formats, with winners recognized at a national level.
1. Qualify through local or regional debate competitions. 2. Participate in the national tournament, competing in various debate formats. 3. Top debaters are awarded national recognition and trophies.
Debate materials, research tools
Based on argument structure, presentation skills, rebuttal quality, and critical thinking.

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