Debate
Resources & Guidelines
- Debate Fall Planning Meeting Agenda
- Request for Accommodation Process
- Testimonials: Why Debate?
- UIL Cross-Examination Debate Guidebook
- UIL Lincoln-Douglas Debate Guide
- 2024 Internet Debate Research
- Flowing in Debate
- Negative Counter Plans
- Glossary of Intellectual Property Terms
- NDCA Debate Open Evidence Project - Coaches are required to have a Tabroom.com username and password to access this resource.
- Debate Materials in the Online Store
- Rory McKenzie, Lindale HS, Advanced Capital Conference Debate Lecture (Video)
- Resources for Speech and Debate Materials
- Debate Frequently Asked Questions
- Order Speech and Debate Championship Digital Recordings From the Online Store
Resources for Judge Training
- Judge Training Modules
- Judge Awareness Training
- Criteria for Judging CX Debate
- Criteria for Judging LD Debate
- CX Ballot Writing - Dr. Rich Edwards
Cross-Examination Debate
- 2025-26 CX Debate Topic
- District Materials for CX Directors
- 2025 CX Winner’s Packet
- 2025 CX State Tournament
- CX Meet Director Set up - Speechwire Instructions
- CX Director Information Form - Due November 1
- 2024 -25 CX Debate Topic
- CX Certification Form
- Clarification of the CX Certification 8-Round Rule
- Process for Selecting a CX Debate Resolution
- Volunteer to Author a Study Report
Middle School Cross-Examination Debate
Speech Judge Interest Form
Interested in being a judge for UIL Speech and Debate events?
Go to FormLD Debate State Meet Judging Forms
This form must be received NO LATER THAN APRIL 30TH.
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