In addition to our Open League middle school and high school tournaments, another exciting part of our programming happens in the form of specific district partnerships, where we offer targeted support and tournaments in areas with historically limited debate access. These tournaments have a distinct community feel and are often visited by the district’s council members and state representatives! If you’re a superintendent who would like to learn more about a district partnership with the NYCUDL, please email amisha@debate.nyc.
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DISTRICT 5
South Bronx
Our newest partnership! Dates coming soon.
DISTRICT 7
South Bronx
Dec 5 2024: Tournament #1
DISTRICT 8
South Brooklyn
Dec 10 2024: Tournament #1
DISTRICT 9
South Bronx
Dec 18 2024: Tournament #1
*DISTRICT 10
South Bronx
Jan 7 2025: Tournament #1
DISTRICT 13
Brooklyn
Dec 12 2024: Tournament #1
DISTRICT 15
South Brooklyn
Jan 8 2025: Tournament #1
DISTRICT 16
Bed-Stuy (Brooklyn)
Oct 9 2024: Student Kick Off
TOPICS
Topic #1: On balance, the benefits of zoos outweigh the harms.
Extra research will be provided on this topic with a district-wide trip to The Bronx Zoo on October 29th.
Topic #2: TBA
CROSS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Cross district championships are hosted by the law firms we partner with and will take place in May 2025.
THE NEW NEW YORKERS
*The New New Yorkers program is a bi-lingual initiative in District 10 designed to cater specifically to English Language Learners, providing support for students at varying proficiency levels through two divisions: “Emerging/Entering” and “Transitioning/Expanding.”