Debate divisions

Middle School (novice)

• Congressional Debate

High School (novice and varsity)

• Congressional Debate
• Public Forum Debate
• World Schools Debate
• Lincoln-Douglas Debate
• Policy Debate

College (novice)

• Constitutional Convention Debate
• Policy Debate

Included for participants

• Free, novice-friendly online training for Congressional and Constitutional Convention debate
• Entrance fees waived through generous support from The Walter Center
• Complimentary food and beverages courtesy of community partners
• Premium awards for top debaters and commemorative keepsakes for all participants

Why it matters

• Debate issues central to American self-government, including liberty, equality, and religious freedom
• Research and argue both for and against legislation and policies, modeling intellectual humility and civic responsibility
• Practice orderly deliberation through structured debate and parliamentary rules

Students will not just learn the founding documents; they will practice them.

More information

Registration via SpeechWire.com
Additional details to follow

Sponsor: The Walter Center for Career Achievement, Indiana University

Hosts: College of Arts + Sciences; Departments of Religious Studies, History, and Political Science; Program in Political and Civic Engagement; IU Debate Team; EverythingPolicy