CONNECTICUT DEBATE ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS
The Connecticut Debate Association (CDA) is the premiere high school debate league in the state. They have been providing a regular program of competition for over twenty years. Debate helps student develop valuable speaking, listening and analytic skills. It places a premium on quick thought and precise expression. Many noted public figures are former high school and college debaters.
The CDA provides a complete debate experience close to home and at low cost. Annual dues include all tournaments for as many debaters as you care to bring, limited only by the capacity of the site. We hold tournaments monthly from October through March followed by a championship meet for qualifying teams. Tournaments are held on Saturday, running from 8am to 5:30pm. Typically 20-25 schools and 150-250 debaters participate each month. Tournaments have a novice and varsity division to accommodate different levels of skill and experience.
The CDA can also be an adjunct to debating in other leagues and styles of debate. Many CDA members participate in tournaments sponsored by colleges such as Yale, Harvard, Columbia and elsewhere. CDA teams have won the Yale Osterweis parliamentary debate tournament for the past three years. Many CDA members also participate in model congress, model UN and mock trial competitions.
The Connecticut Debate Association (CDA) is the premiere high school debate league in the state. They have been providing a regular program of competition for over twenty years. Debate helps student develop valuable speaking, listening and analytic skills. It places a premium on quick thought and precise expression. Many noted public figures are former high school and college debaters.
The CDA provides a complete debate experience close to home and at low cost. Annual dues include all tournaments for as many debaters as you care to bring, limited only by the capacity of the site. We hold tournaments monthly from October through March followed by a championship meet for qualifying teams. Tournaments are held on Saturday, running from 8am to 5:30pm. Typically 20-25 schools and 150-250 debaters participate each month. Tournaments have a novice and varsity division to accommodate different levels of skill and experience.
The CDA can also be an adjunct to debating in other leagues and styles of debate. Many CDA members participate in tournaments sponsored by colleges such as Yale, Harvard, Columbia and elsewhere. CDA teams have won the Yale Osterweis parliamentary debate tournament for the past three years. Many CDA members also participate in model congress, model UN and mock trial competitions.
New Members and Judges
We recommend that you review the introductory information about our team, tournaments, and styles on the New Members and Judges page where you can find attached descriptions in PDF format.
Website: Connecticut Debate Association Thank you for a wonderful year! |
