Starting in 2022, UMW Debate began offering an opportunity for students to supplement their Debate Team experience with participation in the newly formed Collegiate Public Forum Debate League. This format of debate has students debating semester-long topics in pairs. There are three tournaments each semester, including both Fall and Season championship tournaments. Students may compete in Novice or Open divisions based on eligibility criteria and experience levels. Each tournament will consist of 4-5 preliminary competition rounds. Many tournaments are Saturday only, with 3-5 preliminary rounds, followed by elimination rounds. All competition will be online, using the National Speech and Debate Association’s Campus tournament platform.
Outstanding Accomplishments – 2022-2023
2022 CPFL Fall Champions, Nick Remish & Claire Cullather
2022 CPFL Season Opener Champions, Andrew Hudgins & Claire Cullather
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Spring 2023 Topic:
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2022-2023 Tournament Schedule:
Fall 2022
Season Opener —– October 8-9, 2022
Fall Invitational —– October 29-30, 2022
Fall Championship —– November 19-20, 2022
Spring 2023
Spring Opener —– February 11-12, 2023
March Invitational —– March18-19, 2023
National Championship —– April 22-23, 2023