Bettendorf Bulldog Invitational
2026 — Bettendorf, IA/US
Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Abbreviation
VLD
Format
Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD November/December
Released Oct 1
Entry Fee
$40.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Lincoln-Douglas Debate (LD) is a one-on-one debate format in which students argue a topic voted on by the membership. Topics focus on questions of morality, philosophy, and justice, often exploring the tension between competing values such as individual freedom versus the collective good or economic development versus environmental protection. Each round includes constructive speeches, rebuttals, and cross-examination and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Students may use evidence prepared in advance, and internet access is permitted during the round unless otherwise specified by the tournament.