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Join the Next Generation of Debaters

Make new friends and become one of the smartest kids at your school.

It's Like a Sport, but for Your Brain

Exercise your intellectual muscle and defeat your opponents with wit, not violence.

Education First, Competition Second

Words we live by. If we aren't learning, then whats the point?

Discover Your Inner Debater.. and the World

Learn about world events that will change the outcome of history.

Select Your Membership

All members are required to register in order to participate in events, access resources, and connect with the online community. Registration is open to members who wish to beta test our new features. You will likely encounter bugs while the website undergoes construction. Please email us at hello@nextgendebate.org to report any concerns.

If you have already registered in the past, you will need to register using a different email address. Soon there will be a separate form for you to fill out that will allow you to register using the same email address as before.

Debater

  • TickCreated with Sketch. Access to online courses
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Track your progress over time
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Connect with peers
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Participate in tournaments
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Build a competitive profile
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Be part of something bigger
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Volunteer

  • TickCreated with Sketch. Everything in Debater
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Stay involved without competing
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Become a certified judge
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Apply for specific volunteer roles
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Earn community recognition
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Help shape the next generation
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Coach

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  • TickCreated with Sketch. Manage your entire roster
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Track your debaters progress
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  • TickCreated with Sketch. Communicate with team easily
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League Admin

  • TickCreated with Sketch. Self registration reduces overhead
  • TickCreated with Sketch. Notification system ensures important updates reach members
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  • TickCreated with Sketch. League specific membership fees and payment processing
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Frequently Asked Questions

NextGen Debate is an online platform aiming to bring the middle and high school debate communities together. We want debate to become more accessible to everyone and to strengthen existing organizations through education and collaboration. More specifically, debate students, coaches, volunteers, and league admins are all encouraged to sign up regardless of your current level of experience. 

Yes. Your NGD membership is completely free and never expires. Some course packages and league specific memberships may require a separate purchase to unlock, but your account, your community access, and a growing library of free content is available to everyone. 

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit  that is funded by local grants and micro donations. We do not charge for debate opportunities as long as we can afford too. 

Not at all. NGD welcomes individual members regardless of league or school affiliation. Many of our members come from rural areas or programs that are just getting started. The platform is designed to support you wherever you are in your debate journey.

No problem. If your league isn’t yet affiliated with NGD you can register as an independent member (often called a floater) and still access everything the platform has to offer. Your league can always join later and you can transfer your affiliation at that time. 

NGD serves debaters as young as 5th grade. Minors registering on the platform are required to have parental awareness and consent. If you have questions about account access for younger students, please contact our support team. 

Our Members Say

I have become a lot more comfortable with public speaking and writing through debate. I hope to continue debate throughout high school and I am excited to keep learning more. Thank you NGD!
Evelyn WalkerDebater
I had a lot of fun this year debating for my school. It gave me the opportunity to have some senior activities and taught me a lot about preparing a strong argument.
Eric RoblesDebater
NextGen Debate made us feel like we were special and taught us a lot along the way about what it means to be on a debate team.
Khristina ClousCoach
I appreciate the time and effort put into organizing these tournaments especially during this difficult time, so that many young individuals have the opportunity to experience debating against other students.
Frida A.Debater
You all did amazing with the whole setup. Although we were in a screen (2020), I felt that amazing energy in the meetings we had with each other.
Eric RoblesDebater

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