Upward Battles Speech and Debate (UBSD) embarks on a transformative journey from local to national levels, initiated by state and regional tournaments.
Overview
What? Fall and winter: 1 state, 1 regional, 1 national championship tournament each
Events? Middle School & High School Public Forum
Who? Teams of two (school entries only), encompassing divisions for different ages and skill levels
Where? Online via NSDA Campus
When? Specific weekends
Topics?Each tournament features the latest NSDA Topic relevant to the timeframe (e.g., Sep - Oct: September NSDA PF Topic, Nov-Dec: November NSDA PF Topic, and so on).
Prizes
State Tournaments: $50 top team, $30 finalists
Regional Tournaments:$100 top team, $50 finalists
National ChampionshipTournaments: $200 top team, $100 finalists
Tournament Schedule
Fall Season
UBSD September/October: state tournaments
UBSD November: regional tournaments
UBSD December: national championship
Winter Season
UBSD January/February: state tournaments
UBSD March: regional tournaments
UBSD April: national championship
UBSD offers a pathway for school-based debaters to excel intellectually, showcase talents, and earn recognition.
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