cal parli
cal parli
cal parli
the winningest debate team at UC Berkeley



With 10 championships, Parliamentary Debate at Berkeley is perennially a top contender at the NPDA and NPTE national tournaments. In the NPDA debate format, you have just 25 minutes to prepare arguments, with round topics changing every round. No two rounds will ever feel the same. Learn and apply skills in:
- Politics
- Public Speaking
- Philosophy
- International Relations
- Science
Fly across the United States to compete at tournaments of the highest level. You'll meet the warm, friendly, and inclusive college debate community, learn from the best debate coaches in the nation, and join a team of cracked forensics junkies.



Info Sessions
| Session | Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infosession #1 | 09/09 | ESHLEMAN 310 | 7 - 9 PM |
| Infosession #2 | 09/10 | ESHLEMAN 310 | 7 - 9 PM |
Tourneys
| Date | Location | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| september 26-27 | san francisco, california | golden gate opener |
| october 11-12 | portland, oregon | lewis & clark |
| november 1-2 | stockton, california | university of the pacific |
| december TBD | online | whitman |
| january 8-11 | lebanon, illinois | mound high |
| january 31-1 | berkeley, california | golden gate invitational |
| february TBD | macon, georgia | npda national champs ⭐ |
| march TBD | tbd | npte national champs ⭐ |
| april TBD | berkeley, california | pdab season closer |
Contact
Phone: +1 (510) 560-6614
Instagram: @calparli