Rules, Forms & Manuals
Essential Rules Manuals
High School Unified Manual
Version 2025.1.4 – Updated January 23, 2025
Any additional updates for the National Tournament will occur by May 1, 2025.
Middle School Unified Manual
Updated January 23, 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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