Whitman’s Debate Tournament Schedule
Parliamentary Debate is a team-based activity that highlights quick thinking, rigorous academics, strong reasoning and persuasive speaking with limited preparation time. It challenges students to research, compete, and communicate meaningful academic messages about current issues shaping today’s world.
2026-2027 Tournaments:
Fall 2026
September
Rice University Classic
Rice University
Houston, TX
October
Steven Hunt Classic
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR
November
Pat Kennedy and Paul Winters Invitational
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
Spring 2027
January
Mound High Swing
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
February
Whitman National Warmup
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
March
National Parliamentary Debate Association
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA