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To find out more about our organization, or submit any questions you may have - simply use the "IPDA Interest Form" below and one of our organization's officers will respond to your inquiry.
To sign up for more information delivered to your e-mail accounts, we recommend that you join our IPDA Listserve. Instructions can be found under More Info?!
2020 IPDA National Championship
Tournament & Convention
March 14-17, 2020 - Cookeville, TN
Hosted by Tennessee Tech University
Tournament Invitation Found HERE
Call for Topics!
Coaches, you are encouraged to submit a list of potential topics to Managing Director Jorji Jarzabek for use in this year's
2020 National Championship Tournament. Please make certain these are new/unused topics and reflect a variety of
proposition types (fact, value, policy) and subject areas (sports, government, pop culture, ethics, etc.).
You can submit topics by emailing them to Mary.Jarzabek@lsus.eduMary.Jarzabek@lsus.edu.
Coaches, you are encouraged to submit a list of potential topics to Managing Director Jorji Jarzabek for use in this year's
2020 National Championship Tournament. Please make certain these are new/unused topics and reflect a variety of
proposition types (fact, value, policy) and subject areas (sports, government, pop culture, ethics, etc.).
You can submit topics by emailing them to Mary.Jarzabek@lsus.eduMary.Jarzabek@lsus.edu.
Nationals Hotel Information
The Best Western in Cookeville (900 S. Jefferson Ave – 38501 zip) has set aside some rooms for us with good rates: Two Queen rooms - $70 plus taxes;
a Suite with Two Queen beds and a pull out - $88 plus taxes; and a Single King - $75 plus taxes. The have hot breakfast items and are
located right next to the best Mexican restaurant in town; El Tapatio. Of course free WiFi comes with the room.
You can call (931) 526-7115 and mention “TTU Debate” for the special rates.Hotel Information
The Best Western in Cookeville (900 S. Jefferson Ave – 38501 zip) has set aside some rooms for us with good rates: Two Queen rooms - $70 plus taxes;
a Suite with Two Queen beds and a pull out - $88 plus taxes; and a Single King - $75 plus taxes. The have hot breakfast items and are
located right next to the best Mexican restaurant in town; El Tapatio. Of course free WiFi comes with the room.
You can call (931) 526-7115 and mention “TTU Debate” for the special rates.Hotel Information
The IPDA Textbook is now available for purchase!
The International Public Debate Association is proud to announce that a textbook has been created that offers specific instruction on the IPDA style of debate. Edited by Dr. Pat Richey of MTSU, with contributions by a host of the top current and former IPDA coaches in the nation, this text will help you and your program train debaters of all skill levels to the highest possible standards.
Click the link below for ordering information:
International Public Debate Association Textbook, 1st Edition
The International Public Debate Association is proud to announce that a textbook has been created that offers specific instruction on the IPDA style of debate. Edited by Dr. Pat Richey of MTSU, with contributions by a host of the top current and former IPDA coaches in the nation, this text will help you and your program train debaters of all skill levels to the highest possible standards.
Click the link below for ordering information:
International Public Debate Association Textbook, 1st Edition
