OCDL Committees
The Orange County Debate League (OCDL) is powered by passionate volunteers who help shape the future of our programs through dedicated committees. These committees are formed and approved by the Board of Directors and are each led by a designated board member. Whether focused on tournament rules, training, outreach, or operations, each committee plays a vital role in supporting our mission to promote academic debate across Southern California. Committee members work collaboratively to research, plan and propose initiatives that are ultimately reviewed and approved by the full board.
Get to know the work behind the scenes and the people making it happen by exploring our active committees below.
Rules & Regulations Committee
Scope: Official Rules, Student/Coach Agreement, Event Procedures
Last Session: Summer, 2025
Next Session: Summer, 2027
Contact: aschneider@ocdl.org
Judge & Training Committee
Scope: Judge Certification, Judge Guidebook, How To Guidebook, Training Videos, Misc. Training Documents
Last Session: Summer, 2025
Next Session: Summer, 2026
Contact: lhuang@ocdl.org
Character Committee
Scope: Character Document
Last Session:
Next Session:
Contact: jthimons@ocdl.org
Rubric Committee
Scope: The Golden Speaker Rubric
Last Session:
Next Session:
Contact: aschneider@ocdl.org