Macken Debate and Speech Team
Moraga parliamentary debate team that welcomes students new to competition and won the 2026 NPDA national championship.
Collegiate debate program
Saint Mary’s College of California
- Saint Mary’s College of California — Moraga · Moraga, CA
Activity: Active
The official NPDA page dates the 2026 Championship Tournament from February 28 through March 3; Saint Mary’s is listed in the event entries, and the college reports the team’s championship.
Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-03-03. Verified 2026-11-02.
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Saint Mary’s Macken team combines parliamentary debate competition with an open practice entry point for students at any experience level. Its official team page describes participation in parliamentary and other speech formats and welcomes novices to attend practices. In April 2026, Saint Mary’s reported that the team won the National Parliamentary Debate Association championship in Atlanta.
Debate formats
Circuits and associations
Joining and participation
- Novice participation
- Students may attend practices regardless of prior debate experience.Source
History and achievements
2026 · National Parliamentary Debate Association National Tournament
Won the National Parliamentary Debate Association championship.
Parliamentary debate
Source
Sources and verification
- Macken Debate and Speech Team — official program page
Checked 2026-11-02
- Saint Mary’s College report on the 2026 NPDA championship
Checked 2026-11-02
- 2026 NPDA Championship Tournament entries
Checked 2026-11-02
- 2026 NPDA Championship Tournament dates
Checked 2026-11-02
Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.
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