March 16, 2020

Coronavirus: Premier Debate Online 2020

Premier Debate announces changes in response to the coronavirus.
March 12, 2020

Coronavirus: UK Announces Move to Online TOC

The Tournament of Champions has recently announced their decision to move to an online format. A statement from the tournament director, David Arnett is included below. […]
January 31, 2019

February PF Brief (FREE)

The February 2019 Public Forum Debate topic is “Resolved: The United States should end its arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
January 8, 2019

Online Winter Pop Up Workshop (Friday-Sunday)

What are you doing this weekend? The competition for your next major tournament isn't resting, and you shouldn't either!
December 31, 2018

PremierDebate.com Year in Review

The best blog content on LD Debate all in one place!
December 24, 2018
Teaching at Premier Debate is a great way to get involved and give back to the high school LD debate community. No experience at summer institutes is required, and there are opportunities for all levels of experience.
October 1, 2018

Premier Seeks Associate Editor

Premier Debate is seeking a new Associate Editor for our website and social media content. Apply now!
October 1, 2018

Nov-Dec Topic Announcement

The 2018 November/December LD Topic is "Resolved: In a democracy, the public’s right to know ought to be valued above the right to privacy of candidates for public office."
September 14, 2018

Premier Successes

Click to see how are campers and coachees are doing this season!
August 11, 2018

Announcing Premier Debate Coaching 2018-19

Premier Debate organizes online coaching and tournament preparation and coordinates a virtual team of debaters and coaches throughout the season. There are still spots available, so sign up now!
April 1, 2018

TOC Disclosure Prison (Bob Overing)

It is a melancholy object to those who who walk through the halls of the University of Kentucky, when they see the rooms, the floors, and doorways, crowded with debaters refusing to disclose their cases, followed by three, four, or six debaters importuning every passenger for citations. To remedy these and many other inequities, I offer for public consideration the TOC Disclosure Prison.
March 21, 2018

A Call for Rules (Bob Overing)

Status quo treatment of cheating, bullying, and harassment is murky, sparks conflict, and wrongs debaters (both accused and accusers). Tournaments should put their preferences in writing, specify penalties and procedures, and clearly demarcate roles for enforcing them.