USAFO Open

UASD unites students nationwide with open access to all levels, fostering growth through year-round tournaments.

Overview

What? Fall, Winter, Summer: 3 Main Tournaments, 1 Championship each season

Events? Middle School & High School Public Forum

Who? Teams of two (nationwide open access, non-school entries permitted), encompassing divisions for different ages and skill levels

Where? Online via NSDA Campus

When? Monthly tournaments on 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

Main Tournaments

Bids: Top 4 teams in each division earn 1 bid to the UASD championship tournaments

Top team: $100 IN CASH in each division

Finalists: $50 IN CASH in each division

      Championship Tournaments

      Top team: $150 IN CASH for top team in each division

      Finalists: $100 IN CASH for finalists in each division

      2023-2024 Schedule

        2023-2024 Season

        UASD September: 9/29-10/1

        UASD October: 10/21-10/22

        UASD November: 11/18-11/19

        UASD December: 12/16-12/18

        UASD January, UASD February, UASD March[Dates TBD]

        UASD Intensify Championship[Dates TBD]

        Summer Season

        UASD May, UASD June, UASD July

        UASD Ingenium Championship

          The UASD tournaments provide a platform for aspiring debaters to engage intellectually, showcase talents, and earn recognition.