Bettendorf Bulldog Invitational
2026 — Bettendorf, IA/US
Varsity Public Forum Debate
Abbreviation
VPF
Format
Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF November/December
Resolved: European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization should ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Entry Fee
$60.00
Entry
Teams of between 1
and 2 competitors
Event Description:
Public Forum Debate (PF) is a two-on-two debate that focuses on current event topics. Resolutions change frequently throughout the season, exposing students to a wide range of timely issues. Each round begins with the team that won the coin toss selecting either their side (Pro or Con) or speaker position (first or second), and the opposing team selects the remaining option. Debaters present constructive cases, engage in refutation and rebuttals, and participate in “crossfire,” a questioning period similar to cross-examination. Internet access is permitted unless otherwise specified by the tournament.