League Policies
Please select only one style of debate for each competition round, but we encourage you to try judging both styles over the course of a tournament.
- Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate rounds feature one debater on each side of the resolution and last about 45 minutes. Value debate explores a philosophical clash of competing but desirable values.
- Value debate rounds are scheduled in two flights with staggered start times.
- Team Policy Debate rounds feature two debaters on each team and last about 75 minutes. This form of debate simulates arguing for policy change in a legislative body.
Learn more about our two debate styles from graduated competitors in this short video.
- Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate rounds feature one debater on each side of the resolution and last about 45 minutes. Value debate explores a philosophical clash of competing but desirable values.