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Tournament of Champions (TOC) 2027: National Speech and Debate Championship (University of Kentucky)
Competition
🏢 Lexington, KY (University of Kentucky)
🎟️ Registration Fee for Qualified Entrants
⏳ Deadline: March 25, 2027
About the Event
Hosted by the University of Kentucky, the J.W. Patterson Tournament of Champions is considered the premier national championship tournament for high school debate and speech competitors who earn qualifying bids throughout the national regular season in Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, Congressional Debate, and Individual Events.
Prizes & Awards
🏆 National TOC Championship Trophies, Speaker Gavel Awards & University Recognition
Eligibility
🎓 Grades 9–12 (TOC Bid-Qualified Finalists)