Illinois offers debate competition in the following types of debate: Policy, Congress, Lincoln-Douglas, and Public Forum Debate. Use the links to the side of this webpage to find specific information about Illinois Debate Tournaments. If you have any questions about starting a new team or about tournaments themselves, please contact Martin Zacharia at marzac@d219.org
VIRTUAL Public Forum AND Lincoln-Douglas Debate Training Workshop
Saturday, September 23, 2023 8:30 A.M. – 3:15 P.M. - Register Here
2022-23 State Final Results
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Championship Round
Policy - Policy Speaker
Public Forum
Public Forum Championship Round
Student Congress
Invitational Debate Information
Interested in judging debate? Contact Martin Zacharia at marzac@d219.org for details and information.
NFHS Policy Debate Topic Selection Information
NFHS Selects “Economic Inequality” as 2023-24 National High School Policy Debate Topic
2023-24 Topic Synopsis
2023-24 Final Topic Synopsis/Ballot
Policy Debate Quarterly