Providing quality debate opportunities to students across Orange County and beyond, the Orange County Debate League offers 5 middle school tournaments (grades 5 through 8) each school year. Schools must pay annual dues to participate in all 5 tournaments.
More information regarding our middle school events can be found below. Should you have any questions please contact: info@ocdl.org.
In order to join the OCDL this season, coaches must complete and return the School Registration form as well as the invoice for annual dues. You may return the forms by email but will need to mail the payment.
David Anderson Tournament March 14, 2026
The topics for the upcoming tournament are as follows:
The annual workshop, which serves as both a fundraiser and a way for all levels of students, coaches, and parents to learn about the OCDL
Get a head start on submitting new student affidavits by passing out the attached student affidavit.
The OCDL asks all teams to provide one judge per two teams attending the tournament with a minimum requirement of 1 judge. Judges provided by each school must be certified. Lay judges will not be allowed. Certification is available at your convenience on our Training web page. Training is also offered at every workshop and tournament.