Rules, Forms & Manuals
Essential Rules Manuals
High School Unified Manual
Version 2026.1.4 Updated January 30, 2026.
The 2026 National Tournament Manual will be available by March 15.
Middle School Unified Manual
Updated August 7, 2025
USA World Schools Debate Invitational Manual
Updated September 30, 2024
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Competition Rules Minutes
Suggested Source Material for Interpretation Events
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