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Tournaments, clubs and the debate community: what to expect and how to get involved.

Community6 min readOctober 6, 2026

Is Debate a Sport? The Case For, the Case Against, and What Debaters Can Borrow From Athletes

Debate has tournaments, rankings, coaches and judges, but not the physical exertion most definitions of sport require. Both sides of the argument, and the training habits debaters can take from athletes either way.

Community8 min readAugust 19, 2026

Your First Debate Tournament: A Complete Prep Guide

What actually happens at a debate tournament, how NSDA, TOC, and NCFL circuits differ, and a week-by-week prep checklist for walking into your first competition without the guesswork.