Colorado College Debate and Speech Team
Colorado College’s team competes in British Parliamentary debate and eleven speech events, while opening practice to students who want to learn without competing; the 2025–26 team reached multiple finals and the NAUDC quarterfinals.
Collegiate debate program
Colorado College
- Colorado College — Colorado Springs campus · Colorado Springs, CO
Activity: Active
Colorado College’s 2025–26 report says its open team reached the quarterfinals at NAUDC; Bates’ event schedule dates the completed tournament March 6–8, 2026.
Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-03-08. Verified 2026-11-03.
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Colorado College’s Debate and Speech Team competes nationally and internationally in British Parliamentary debate alongside eleven speech events. Students who want to learn the skills without entering tournaments may attend practice. The team’s 2025–26 report records an open final and semifinal at the University of Vermont, a novice title and runner-up finish at Loyola Chicago, and an open quarterfinal at the North American Universities Debating Championship (NAUDC). The Bates-hosted 2026 NAUDC ran March 6–8. The team page has its current practice information and program contact route.
Debate formats
Circuits and associations
Not documented.
Joining and participation
- How to join
- Use the official Debate and Speech Team page for the current practice schedule and contact route.Source
- Practice arrangements
- Students interested in learning debate without competing are welcome to attend team practices; use the official team page for practice details.Source
History and achievements
The 2025–26 report describes a season of open and novice elimination-round appearances, including the North American Universities Debating Championship and UC Berkeley.Source
Sources and verification
- Colorado College Debate and Speech Team — BP format, practice access and program overview
Checked 2026-11-03
- Colorado College Speech and Debate Team 2025–2026 Year in Review
Checked 2026-11-03
- Bates College Brooks Quimby Debate Council 2025–2026 schedule — NAUDC dates
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph license: CC BY-SA 3.0
Checked 2026-11-03
Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.
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