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Belmont Speech and Debate

Belmont supports a fully funded speech and debate team with weekly practice and several competition weekends each semester. In 2026 its novice IPDA debaters shared the state championship.

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Belmont Mansion (Acklen Hall), part of Belmont University’s historic campus in Nashville, Tennessee.

Collegiate debate program

Belmont University

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Belmont won its eighth consecutive overall state title and a novice IPDA co-championship at the TIFA tournament held February 14–15, 2026.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-02-14. Verified 2026-11-03.

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Also known as Belmont Speech and Debate.

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How the program debates

Belmont Speech and Debate pairs weekly practice with a tournament schedule that typically runs from August through April. The university says it covers team travel expenses, and its program welcomes students from across campus. At the 2026 Tennessee Intercollegiate Forensics Association state tournament, Belmont won its eighth consecutive overall state title; its novice IPDA bracket ended in a co-championship. Students can contact the director of forensics through the College of Liberal Arts opportunity page for current practice, travel and joining details.

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Joining and participation

Eligibility
The team includes students from across Belmont; contact the director to confirm current openings and eligibility.Source
How to join
Contact Director of Forensics Ryan Greenawalt through the College of Liberal Arts opportunity page for current membership and practice details.Source
Practice arrangements
The team page describes weekly practice and several competition weekends each semester.Source
Travel support
The university covers team expenses for competition travel.Source
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History and achievements

  • 2026 · Tennessee Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Tournament

    Belmont won the TIFA state tournament’s overall team title for the eighth consecutive year, with a co-championship in novice IPDA.

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