Brooks Quimby Debate Council

Collegiate debate program

Bates College

• Bates College — Lewiston campus · Lewiston, ME

Activity: Active

APDA’s Amherst ProAms results list a Bates team in the varsity quarterfinals on February 20, 2026. Bates placed 13th in the 2025–26 COTY standings.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-02-20. Verified 2026-11-03.

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How the program debates

Bates’ Brooks Quimby Debate Council teaches new students to debate from the ground up. Prior experience is not required, and the Council says it does not cut novices. Its schedule includes American Parliamentary and British Parliamentary tournaments. APDA’s Amherst ProAms results list a Bates team in the varsity quarterfinals on February 20, 2026; Bates ranked 13th in APDA’s 2025–26 COTY standings.

Debate formats

• American parliamentarySourceSource
• British parliamentarySource

Circuits and associations

• American Parliamentary Debate Association · Documented participation · 2026-2027Source

Joining and participation

How to join

Bates welcomes beginners, teaches debate from the ground up, and does not cut participants. Students can use the official FAQ to learn how to join and what to expect from practice and tournaments.Source

History and achievements

• 2026 · APDA COTY

  Placed 13th in APDA COTY standings.

  American parliamentary

  Source

Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.