John R. Park Debate Society at the University of Utah
Utah’s John R. Park Debate Society competes in NFA Lincoln–Douglas and hosts public debates and campus outreach, with an official contact route for prospective participants.
Collegiate debate program
The University of Utah
- University of Utah Salt Lake City campus · Salt Lake City, UT
Activity: Active
University of Utah entered CARD Junior Varsity at the completed October 24–25, 2026 Debate Classic; published Round 1 pairings include Utah against Weber State.
Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-10-25. Verified 2026-11-03.
SourceSourceAlso known as University of Utah Speech and Debate Team.
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The John R. Park Debate Society is the University of Utah’s Speech and Debate Team, housed in the Department of Communication. The team competes in NFA Lincoln–Douglas debate and also hosts public debates and high-school outreach. Students from any major and year may contact the Director of Forensics through the official team page for current participation details. Utah competed in CARD junior varsity at the completed October 2026 Weber State Debate Classic, including a first-round matchup with Weber State.
Debate formats
- NFA Lincoln-Douglas debateSource
Circuits and associations
- National Forensic Association · Documented membership · Season not documentedSource
Joining and participation
- Eligibility
- Students from any major and year at the University of Utah may participate in one or more team activities.Source
- How to join
- Prospective members can contact the Director of Forensics through the official team page for current participation and joining details.Source
Sources and verification
- University of Utah — John R. Park Debate Society, competition and joining
Checked 2026-11-03
- The University of Utah — official institutional identity and campus location
Checked 2026-11-03
- Tabroom — Weber State Debate Classic 2026, CARD Junior Varsity Round 1 debate pairings
Checked 2026-11-03
- Tabroom — Weber State Debate Classic 2026, CARD and Policy tournament, October 24–25
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph: Scott Catron from Sandy, Utah, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Checked 2026-11-03
- Campus photograph license: CC BY-SA 2.0
Checked 2026-11-03
Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.