National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence


The National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence operates an invitation-only national championship tournament once per year for parliamentary debate. The NPTE attracts the top teams in the nation that compete in the parliamentary debate format supported by the National Parliamentary Debate Association.
Teams qualify for the NPTE based on their season-long performances at various invitational tournaments around the United States. The ranking system awards points for both preliminary and elimination round performances.
Those interested in learning more about the NPTE can visit or can post questions on , a parliamentary debate forum.

National Champions

Top Speakers

Coach of the Year

Most Preferred Critic

NPTE Board