Lewis & Clark Speech and Debate
Lewis & Clark pairs full-service speech events with NFA Lincoln–Douglas, British Parliamentary and IPDA debate, plus individualized coaching and a clear route for new students.

Collegiate debate program
Lewis & Clark College
- Lewis & Clark College main campus · Portland, OR
Activity: Active
The completed 2026 Clark and Rae Peters Invitational results include Lewis & Clark entries in IPDA debate. The tournament ran October 24–25, 2026.
Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-10-25. Verified 2026-11-03.
SourceSourceAlso known as L&C Speech & Debate.
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Lewis & Clark Speech and Debate competes in individual speaking events, NFA Lincoln–Douglas, British Parliamentary and IPDA debate. The FAQ welcomes full-time undergraduates in good academic standing and says no previous experience is needed. The team combines individualized coaching with national and regional travel, and its official joining page gives prospective students an inquiry form and current students a direct route to the Director of Speech and Debate. The program also supports campus and community public forums, including outreach at the Oregon State Penitentiary. At the completed October 2026 Clark and Rae Peters Invitational, Lewis & Clark competed in IPDA.
Debate formats
Circuits and associations
Joining and participation
- Eligibility
- Any full-time Lewis & Clark undergraduate in good academic standing may participate.Source
- Novice participation
- No prior experience or training is necessary.Source
- How to join
- Prospective students can submit the official inquiry form; current students can contact the Director of Speech and Debate through the team page.Source
Sources and verification
- Lewis & Clark College — Speech and Debate squad, formats and program overview
Checked 2026-11-03
- Lewis & Clark College — official institutional identity and campus location
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- Lewis & Clark Speech and Debate — current-student and prospective-student joining route
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- IPDA — Clark and Rae Peters Invitational 2026 completed IPDA results
Checked 2026-11-03
- SpeechWire — Clark and Rae Peters Invitational, October 24–25, 2026
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- Lewis & Clark Speech and Debate — eligibility, debate formats and activity FAQ
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- Lewis & Clark Speech and Debate — NFA Lincoln–Douglas results
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- Wikimedia Commons — Lewis & Clark College Campus.jpg — photo by Lbcstud562; CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International license
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- Campus photograph: Another Believer · CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Campus photograph license: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.
