Mission Statement Now in its 47th year, the Tournament of Champions serves as the forum of competition for the nation's very best speech and debate participants. A public service of the University of Kentucky Intercollegiate Debate Program, the TOC strives to offer the national high school debate community the highest quality judging, impartial tournament officials, and a friendly, congenial atmosphere. The TOC is committed to growing its outreach initiatives, including financial aid for debate programs facing economic hardships. David Arnett, Director of Debate at UK and Dr. J.W. Patterson, TOC Tournament Founder, welcome all championship competitors who qualify to compete in the National Tournament of Champions America’s foremost debate competition. –
Mission Statement Now in its 47th year, the Tournament of Champions serves as the forum of competition for the nation's very best speech and debate participants. A public service of the University of Kentucky Intercollegiate Debate Program, the TOC strives to offer the national high school debate community the highest quality judging, impartial tournament officials, and a friendly, congenial atmosphere. The TOC is committed to growing its outreach initiatives, including financial aid for debate programs facing economic hardships. David Arnett, Director of Debate at UK and Dr. J.W. Patterson, TOC Tournament Founder, welcome all championship competitors who qualify to compete in the National Tournament of Champions – America’s foremost debate competition.
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