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Definitions for Common Debate Terms
Familiarize yourself with common terms you are likely to hear in debate conversations and competition rounds.
Evidence Review Guidelines for Debate
Learn how judges may request evidence from debaters at the end of a debate round.
Judge Helps | Team Policy Debate (TP)
This document covers the distinct aspects of what to look for in Team Policy Debate and offers judges factors to consider when deciding how to evaluate a competition round.
Judge Helps | Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate (LD)
This document covers the distinct aspects of what to look for in Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate and offers judges factors to consider when deciding how to evaluate a competition round.
Video | Debate Ballot Completion Demo
Watch a screencast of how to fill out and submit our electronic debate ballots.
Video | Speech Ballot Completion Demo
Watch a screencast of how to fill out and submit our electronic speech ballots.
Qualification System
Learn how competition results are tabulated, awarded, and advanced to next levels of competition.
Tournament Staff Volunteer Roles
Learn about all of the volunteer positions we need to fill in order to run smooth tournaments.
Recent Affiliate Emails
See recent league-wide affiliate email messages you may have missed.
Junior Competitor Resources
Junior Apol Topics / Ballot Samples