International Public Debate Association

The International Public Debate Association (IPDA), inaugurated on 1997 [1]at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX by Alan Cirlin, Jack Rogers, and Trey Gibson. The International Public Debate Association is a national debate league currently active in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Alabama, California, Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma. The IPDA promotes high quality speaking styles and courtesy.[2] In addition, the IPDA predominantly uses lay judges in order to encourage an audience-centered debate style. While most member programs within the International Public Debate Association are associated with colleges or universities, participation in IPDA tournaments is open to anyone who has secondary education level or higher.[3]

For another use of the acronym IPDA, see International Planetary Data Alliance.

References
  1. "The Mission & Philosophy of IPDA". International Public Debate Association.
  2. "The Constitution of the International Public Debate Association". International Public Debate Association.
  3. "International Public Debate Association". International Public Debate Association. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
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