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UC Santa Barbara Debate Team

UCSB Debate is an open student team competing in IPDA, Team IPDA and NPDA, with weekly practices and a direct campus organization joining route.

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Storke Tower and University Center at UC Santa Barbara, viewed across the lagoon.

Collegiate debate program

University of California, Santa Barbara

Activity: Active

The official 2026 Sunset Cliffs Classic Senior IPDA and Senior NPDA result sheets include University of California, Santa Barbara entries in completed debate rounds. The tournament ran October 23–25, 2026.

Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-10-25. Verified 2026-11-03.

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Also known as UCSB Debate Team.

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How the program debates

The UC Santa Barbara Debate Team is open to students across majors and experience levels. Members practice and compete in IPDA, Team IPDA and NPDA, giving students options for individual and partner debate. The team’s official site directs prospective members to join through the campus Shoreline organization and attend a Monday or Thursday practice. UCSB debaters entered IPDA and NPDA at the completed October 2026 Sunset Cliffs Classic.

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Circuits and associations

  • International Public Debate Association · Documented participation · Season not documentedSourceSourceSource
  • National Parliamentary Debate Association · Documented participation · Season not documentedSourceSourceSource

Joining and participation

Eligibility
The team is open to all UC Santa Barbara students.Source
How to join
Join the team through its UC Santa Barbara Shoreline organization and attend a Monday or Thursday practice at Arts 1356.Source
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Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.