USA Debate Team
Catalog organization: National Speech & Debate Association
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What Is USA Debate Team?
The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) selects and coaches USA Debate, the national team representing the United States in international World Schools-format competition. The operator is not a generic organization called World Schools Debate, and selection to the broader USA Debate roster does not by itself guarantee a place on the five-person World Schools championship squad or travel to a specific tournament.
For the official 2026-27 application process, candidates had to be U.S. citizens, including dual citizens, or permanent residents for at least two years; live in the United States; attend a secondary diploma-granting institution; be at least 14 and not yet 20 in July 2026; and be active NSDA student members at active member schools. Applications opened April 1, 2026 at noon Central and closed June 25 at 11:59 p.m. Central.
USA Debate Team Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Ages 14–19 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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