USA Debate Team (World Schools Debating Championships)
NSDA's selective national team trains at Harvard before representing the U.S. at WSDC.
USA Debate 2026 Opens Apr 1 2025 12:00 PM (CDT) Deadline Jun 25 2026 11:59 PM (CDT)
Since 2013, the National Speech & Debate Association has assumed responsibility for the USA Debate Team, choosing the best debaters in the country to represent the United States in international competition.
The mission of USA Debate is to join the global promotion of free and civil discourse, foster international cooperation and education, as well as demonstrate competitive excellence and national pride.
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