The People's Debate
PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE
Public Forum Debate is the most popular form of debate nationwide. Please refer to the resources below for assistance preparing for this amazing partnered event!
NSDA INTRO TO PF
walks you through it
2026 NATIONAL FINAL ROUND NSDA
Rules
Click here for the PF Rules
from the current KHSSL Handbook.
Introduction to Public Forum Debate YouTube ·
Joel - Debatetrack | PF Lectures
Learn the basics of public forum debate, including structure, flow, the ballot, argumentation, rebuttals, collapse, and weighing.
Introduction To Public Forum Debate
Learn the basics of Public Forum Debate, a popular and competitive form of debate with extensive research, constructive arguments, and a structured format.
The good people at Champion Briefs offer monthly Debate Resources for PF and LD -- you can purchase by the topic or subscribe yearly -- at their website. Mention "KHSSL" in your order for a 20% discount on subscriptions.
We thank them kindly for providing our schools with copies of their Novice Brief for the LD Novice Topic. #pals