V-State Debate Team

Collegiate debate program

Valdosta State University

• Valdosta State University — Valdosta campus · Valdosta, GA

Activity: Active

The 2026 Regents Cup was held April 14–15, 2026; the University System of Georgia identifies Valdosta State’s Cassandra Ayers as the individual champion in the IPDA-format event.

Season 2025-2026. Evidence dated 2026-04-14. Verified 2026-11-03.

Also known as V-State Debate Team.

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How the program debates

Valdosta State’s V-State Debate Team gives students a route into intercollegiate debate without requiring prior experience. The university describes National Parliamentary Debate Association-style rounds alongside occasional speech events. At the 2026 University System of Georgia Regents Cup, which used IPDA format, Valdosta State student Cassandra Ayers earned the individual championship. The program page directs students to contact the director for current meeting and recruitment details.

Debate formats

• American parliamentarySource
• IPDA public debateSource

Circuits and associations

Not documented.

Joining and participation

Eligibility

Students from any major are welcome; prior debate experience is not required.Source

How to join

Email director Michael Eaves through the official program page to ask about joining and current meetings.Source

History and achievements

• 2026 · University System of Georgia Regents Cup Debate Series

  Cassandra Ayers of Valdosta State earned the individual championship at the IPDA-format Regents Cup.

  IPDA public debate

  Source

Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.