Debate Clubs
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Durham is one of America's largest cities (population ~291,928, Durham–Chapel Hill metro). Below are the active SuperDebate communities serving the Durham area — open to anyone who wants to argue ideas with structure and respect.
2 clubs · 2 members
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Become the Durham ambassadorYes — joining a SuperDebate club in Durham is free. Some clubs may charge a small membership fee for in-person event costs, but the platform itself is free.
SuperDebate uses one structured format: 1v1 to 5v5 timed debates with rounds, moderation, and post-debate scoring. Motions are sourced from member suggestions and current affairs. No prior debate experience required.
No. SuperDebate clubs in Durham are open to anyone — students, professionals, retirees, first-time debaters. Members are typically adults aged 18+, but high-school clubs and university chapters also exist on the platform.
Anyone can start a club at superdebate.org/clubs/create. Pick a name, set a meeting cadence (we recommend biweekly), and the platform handles member sign-ups, event RSVPs, debate matchmaking, and scoring.
Both. Each Durham club decides its own cadence — most run a mix of in-person debates at local venues and online debates via the SuperDebate video platform. Event RSVP and format are listed on the club page.
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