PUBLIC DEBATE PROGRAM

Middle School Debate Info Now Available

By John Meany on October 1, 2016

Middle School Public Debate Program (MSPDP) information has a new page on this site. Important MSPDP news and announcements will be listed here until the new Public Debate Program website is completed, Fall 2018.
Rules changes effective 2015-16

By John Meany on September 1, 2015

There is a single rule change and Points of Information (POIs) and Heckling rule clarifications for 2015-16. RULES CHANGE Students may use electronic media during preparation time to access debate materials. Students may not use an electronic device to connect… Read More ›
New Tournament Registration Deadlines

By John Meany on September 1, 2014

Registration for HSPDP league invitational tournaments is Wednesday, 6:00 PM (the Wednesday prior to a weekend tournament, e.g., the registration deadline for a tournament on Sunday, November 9 is Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 PM). Registration for other events (e.g. WSDC… Read More ›
Clarification on Number of Team Members

By John Meany on February 18, 2013

HSPDP rules require that each participating team have 3 (three) members. A 2-person team is an exception; it is permissible in an emergency (e.g., student cancellation on the day of an event due to illness) or to accommodate more students from… Read More ›