2026-2027 Resources
Policy Debate Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should establish national health insurance in the United States.
For Novice Policy:
Below you can find a DRAFT of the core files for 2026-2027. Files will be finalized in July!
For Varsity Policy:
Below you can find a DRAFT of the core files for 2026-2027. Files will be finalized in July!
Resources for World Schools Debaters
World Schools Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eF6gwV0MuU&list=PLbRmCbS7bdKLJ8grdI0kI7bANlVT6luHt
World Schools Motions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oEzZQ7pPUU&list=PLbRmCbS7bdKLJ8grdI0kI7bANlVT6luHt&index=2
Role of the First Speaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXiN_QDNOrQ&list=PLbRmCbS7bdKLJ8grdI0kI7bANlVT6luHt&index=3
Role of the Second Speaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl0MUXABTuo&list=PLbRmCbS7bdKLJ8grdI0kI7bANlVT6luHt&index=4
Role of the Third Speaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbDsIl5YcZs&list=PLbRmCbS7bdKLJ8grdI0kI7bANlVT6luHt&index=5
Role of the Reply Speaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCFfTl-BM9Y&list=PLbRmCbS7bdKLJ8grdI0kI7bANlVT6luHt&index=6
Points of Information (POIs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWhwZVwMuVU&list=PLbRmCbS7bdKLJ8grdI0kI7bANlVT6luHt&index=7
Etiquette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG5EMIwwY9A&list=PLbRmCbS7bdKLJ8grdI0kI7bANlVT6luHt&index=8
World Schools Ballots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMEkZzGtmUg&list=PLbRmCbS7bdKLJ8grdI0kI7bANlVT6luHt&index=9
Resources for Novice Policy Debaters
Flowing (Taking Notes)
Resources for Varsity Policy Debaters
Tournament and Event Schedule
Note- Some dates and locations are subject to change. All changes will be reflected in this document. All coaches and debaters will be made aware of changes in advance.
[Coming Soon for School Year 2026-27!]
2025-2026 Workshop Materials, Core Files, and Practice Slides
Workshop #1
Session 1- Welcome to NUDL
Session 2- Introduction to Debate
Session 3 Novice- Intro to the Files
Session 3 World Schools- Case Writing 101
Workshop #2
Session 1- Welcome & Icebreakers
Session 2 Novice- Running Off-Case Arguments
Session 2 Varsity- Round Management
Session 2 World Schools- Leveling Up
Session 3 Novice- Rebuttal Speeches
Session 3 Varsity- Kritiks
Session 3 Worlds- January's Motion
2024-25 Policy Debate Core Files
Topicality Starter Pack
2025-2026 Practice Slides
2024-2025 Workshop Materials, Core Files, and Practice Slides
Workshop #1
Session 1- Introduction and Topic Lecture
Session 2 Novice- The Aff/ Neg Packet
Session 2 Varsity- The Case Files
Session 3 Novice- Debate Strategies- Flowing and Cross Examination
Session 3 Varsity- The Off-Case Files
Workshop #2
Session 1- IP Lawyers Panel
Session 2 Novice- Novice Review
Session 2 Varsity- Reviewing Off Case
Session 3 Novice- Example Debate
Session 3 Varsity- Roadmaps, Topicality, and Theory
2024-25 Core Files
2024-2025 Practice Slides