International Public Debate Association

The International Public Debate Association is a national debate league. The IPDA was founded in 1997 at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas by Alan Cirlin, Jack Rogers, and Trey Gibson.

Divisions, and Eligibility

IPDA tournaments consist of different levels. There are individual debates, and two-person teams. In addition, there are three divisions: Novice, Varsity, and Professional.
To be eligible to participate, members must be an undergraduate college or university student.