International Public Debate Association Explained

Formation:1997
Founding Location:San Antonio, TX
Website:http://www.ipdadebate.info/

The International Public Debate Association (IPDA) is a national debate league. The IPDA was founded in 1997 at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas by Alan Cirlin, Jack Rogers, and Trey Gibson.[1] [2]

Divisions, and Eligibility

IPDA tournaments consist of different levels. There are individual debates (one on one), and two-person teams (two on two). In addition, there are three divisions: Novice, Varsity, and Professional.[3]

To be eligible to participate, members must be an undergraduate college or university student.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Mission & Philosophy of IPDA . International Public Debate Association.
  2. Web site: The Constitution of the International Public Debate Association . International Public Debate Association.
  3. Web site: IPDA (International Public Debate Association) . 2024-02-28 . speechdebate.ucsd.edu.
  4. Web site: International Public Debate Association National Championships – Institute of Competition Sciences . 2024-02-28 . www.competitionsciences.org.

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