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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?!
News & Notes
August 30, 2021:
Please note that we have been approached by various coaches and tournament hosts regarding the previous announcement relating to virtual tournament limitations to season-long standings. Somewhat expectedly, the conditions throughout various areas of the country remain in flux. As such, the EC believes it should not disadvantage hosts on the schedule in the Fall by limiting the choice of tournament offering (face-to-face vs. virtual) and we know many school systems and campuses are reacting in real time to the numbers in the community. That said, we are hereby authorizing up to four (4) online tournaments for season-long competition and recognizing that, due to ever-changing reality, we will still reserve the right to modify this policy should public health issues continue to impact the ability of colleges/universities to offer on-campus tournaments throughout the 2021/2022 season including, but not limited to, granting waivers to certain schools who can show a significant or complete inability to travel (due to administration policies or lack of face-to-face tournament offerings in region).
July 19, 2021:
For the duration of the 2021/2022 season, the Executive Committee of the IPDA establishes the following guidelines regarding virtual tournaments:
November 12, 2020:
The IPDA is proud to announce the publication of the International Public Debate Association Textbook 2nd Edition! Available through Kendall-Hunt, this updated edition features new content (including Team Debate), new sidebars, and updated chapters that help reflect the evolving nature of the IPDA!
Whether your program is well established or just starting out, the IPDA Textbook will provide valuable foundations for public debate, theoretical underpinnings, and help establish a "best practices" approach for coaches and competitors alike.
The new edition is available in both print and electronic editions. You can contact your campus Kendall-Hunt representative for more details, or visit https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/international-public-debate-association-textbook for more information.
Please note that we have been approached by various coaches and tournament hosts regarding the previous announcement relating to virtual tournament limitations to season-long standings. Somewhat expectedly, the conditions throughout various areas of the country remain in flux. As such, the EC believes it should not disadvantage hosts on the schedule in the Fall by limiting the choice of tournament offering (face-to-face vs. virtual) and we know many school systems and campuses are reacting in real time to the numbers in the community. That said, we are hereby authorizing up to four (4) online tournaments for season-long competition and recognizing that, due to ever-changing reality, we will still reserve the right to modify this policy should public health issues continue to impact the ability of colleges/universities to offer on-campus tournaments throughout the 2021/2022 season including, but not limited to, granting waivers to certain schools who can show a significant or complete inability to travel (due to administration policies or lack of face-to-face tournament offerings in region).
July 19, 2021:
For the duration of the 2021/2022 season, the Executive Committee of the IPDA establishes the following guidelines regarding virtual tournaments:
- For the top six (6) tournaments counting towards season-long standings, up to two (2) virtual tournaments may be included in this aggregate 2021/2022 season-long total.
- Expectations for tournament management (including not breaking brackets in elimination rounds, divisional eligibility, etc.) will continue to adhere to the IPDA Constitution & Bylaws.
- For the advertisement of virtual tournaments, please submit all information to the Executive Secretary Pat Richey.
- For any questions regarding the submission of results for virtual tournaments, please contact Executive Secretary Pat Richey.
- The Executive Committee of the IPDA reserves the right to modify this policy should public health issues impact the ability of colleges/universities to offer on-campus tournaments throughout the 2021/2022 season.
November 12, 2020:
The IPDA is proud to announce the publication of the International Public Debate Association Textbook 2nd Edition! Available through Kendall-Hunt, this updated edition features new content (including Team Debate), new sidebars, and updated chapters that help reflect the evolving nature of the IPDA!
Whether your program is well established or just starting out, the IPDA Textbook will provide valuable foundations for public debate, theoretical underpinnings, and help establish a "best practices" approach for coaches and competitors alike.
The new edition is available in both print and electronic editions. You can contact your campus Kendall-Hunt representative for more details, or visit https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/international-public-debate-association-textbook for more information.
The IPDA Textbook 2nd Edition is Now Available for Purchase!
Available through Kendall-Hunt, this updated edition features new content (including Team Debate), new sidebars, and updated chapters that help reflect the evolving nature of the IPDA!
Whether your program is well established or just starting out, the IPDA Textbook will provide valuable foundations for public debate, theoretical underpinnings, and help establish a "best practices" approach for coaches and competitors alike.
The new edition is available in both print and electronic editions. You can contact your campus Kendall-Hunt representative for more details, or visit https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/international-public-debate-association-textbook for more information.
Click the link below for ordering information:
International Public Debate Association Textbook, 2nd Edition
Available through Kendall-Hunt, this updated edition features new content (including Team Debate), new sidebars, and updated chapters that help reflect the evolving nature of the IPDA!
Whether your program is well established or just starting out, the IPDA Textbook will provide valuable foundations for public debate, theoretical underpinnings, and help establish a "best practices" approach for coaches and competitors alike.
The new edition is available in both print and electronic editions. You can contact your campus Kendall-Hunt representative for more details, or visit https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/international-public-debate-association-textbook for more information.
Click the link below for ordering information:
International Public Debate Association Textbook, 2nd Edition
