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Purpose and Privacy

Congratulations on choosing to join the debate team. Your team participates as a member of the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues (NAUDL). NAUDL and our parnter leagues (PL) work to promote debate opportunities for students across the country. Registration forms gather information about debaters essential to the operation of a partner league.  Your league may share information with the NAUDL. PL and NAUDL use information to improve and grow urban debate programs. PL and NAUDL may use data to measure your academic progress.  PL and NAUDL do not share, sell, rent or trade personally identifiable information with third parties for their promotional purposes.  

If you have additional questions please consult our posted privacy policy or talk with your coach or local league contact.

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Section 1: NAUDL Debater Information

Debater Information



If different than legal first name

MONTH/DATE/YEAR





What was the first language you learned or primary language used in your home?

Select all that apply.





Debater Contact Information





Home Address






Section 2: NAUDL Parent/Guardian Information

Primary Parent/Guardian Information





Please let us know your employer or organization. We often partner with businesses and nonprofits to host debates, sponsor debates, guest speakers, volunteer programs, and more! You never know the connections that can be made to support youth! It is our community partners that make everything possible. Or please put N/A if not interested.

Section 3: Partner Urban Debate League Additional Questions

Bay Area Urban Debate League Additional Questions

Student Leadership Council is for youth who are interested in National Comepetiton and Special Events outside of tournaments.
Chicago Debates Additional Questions






Dallas Debate Additional Questions





DEBATE! Kansas City Additional Questions

Denver Urban Debate League Additional Questions





Minnesota Urban Debate League Additional Questions

Nashville Urban Debate League Additional Questions



New York City Urban Debate League Additional Questions

Silicon Valley Urban Debate League Additional Questions


At the end of the 2025-2026 school year (if you are unsure of your GPA or don’t wish to share, please enter 0.00)








No Additional Questions
There are no additional questions from your league to fill out. Please continue to the next page. 

Section 4: Consent Forms

Boston Urban Debate League Parent/Guardian Consent
I, the parent/guardian of the above named student, understand that in order for my child to participate in the Debate Program, I must provide information for section 1 and 2 and  consent to the following:

I give my child permission to participate in all Boston Debate League programming. I understand that programming will be held online and in-person, and that my student may be recorded or photographed. I give BDL and NAUDL permission to use videos and images of my student for media, publicity, and educational purposes. Any direct interviews or mentions of my student by name will require an additional consent form.

I authorize the Boston Debate League to email, call and send text messages with updates and information about the program to the contacts provided in sections 1 and 2.




Chicago Debates Academic Records Release/ Permiso para liberar registros académicos
Academic Records Release/ Permiso para liberar registros académicos

In order for Chicago Debates to understand the impact of debate on my child’s academic performance and to better serve my child and other students, I consent to the release of my child’s educational records from Chicago Public Schools to Chicago Debates for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.  I understand that education records may include: CPS Student ID number, Attendance, Discipline, Grades, Standardized Test Scores, etc. I understand that this is optional and participation in programming is not contingent upon this release.

Con el fin de que Chicago Debates entienda el impacto del debate en el rendimiento académico de mi hijo y para servir mejor a mi hijo y a otros estudiantes, doy mi consentimiento para la liberación de los registros educativos de mi hijo de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago a Chicago Debates para los años escolares 2024-2025 y 2025-2026. Entiendo que los registros educativos pueden incluir: número de identificación de estudiante del CPS, asistencia, disciplina, calificaciones, resultados de pruebas estandarizadas, etc. Entiendo que esto es opcional y la participación en el programa no depende de esta liberación.

Chicago Debates Release, Consent, and License Agreement
Media Release/ Permiso de publicación de medios

Chicago Debates participates in, hosts, sponsors, organizes, facilitates and provides student debate programming, including debate practices, tournaments, camps and other related events, and often records those programs and the related debate presentations (collectively, the “Debates”) for use thereafter. In consideration for the intangible value gained by participating in such an event, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself as participant or as parent or official legal guardian of the below-identified minor participant, (the “Participant”), hereby agree as follows:


I consent to and grant permission to Chicago Debates and its licensees, successors, assigns, and designees (the “Licensed Parties”), to record, film, photograph, tape and otherwise capture and reproduce in any manner the Participant’s name, voice, likeness and performance. Any such recording will hereafter be referred to as the “Recordings.”


I grant the Licensed Parties (1) a non-exclusive perpetual worldwide right and license to use, edit, adapt, modify, transcribe, publish, reproduce, exhibit, perform, create derivative works from, distribute, display, license, or otherwise use the Recordings (and all rights connected therewith) in all forms and media, whether now known or later developed, throughout the world; and (2) the non-exclusive perpetual, worldwide right and license to use the Participant’s name, photograph, voice, likeness, any biographical information provided to Chicago Debates, and comments made by the Participant in connection with the Recordings. Such use may be for public relations, educational, or for any other purpose in support of Chicago Debates’ mission.


I recognize and agree that Chicago Debates will be the copyright owner of the Recordings and all works created in connection with the Recordings and that neither I nor the Participant have any rights with respect to the Recordings, including, without limitation, rights of approval or moral rights. All negatives, positives, prints, digital reproductions, and video recordings shall be the property of Chicago Debates.


I understand and agree that (a) the Licensed Parties may, but are not obligated to, use, edit, modify, transcribe, publish, reproduce, exhibit, perform, create derivative works from, distribute, display, license, or otherwise use the Recordings in any and all media now or hereafter developed for the purposes stated above; (b) I will not receive any compensation for the Licensed Parties’ use of the Recordings; and (c) I have no copyright or other rights with respect to the Recordings. I confirm that I have the authority to grant this consent, release and nonexclusive license.


I acknowledge and agree that the Debates may be open to the media and on the record and may be photographed or recorded by members of the media. In the event members of the media do attend, any such media will be considered Licensed Parties as Chicago Debates’ designees.

This release (a) contains the entire understanding between Chicago Debates and me and the Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, supersedes all prior agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be altered or waived except by a writing signed by Chicago Debates and me; and (b) will be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois applicable to contracts executed and to be fully performed therein, without regard to its principles of choice of laws. The exclusive venue and jurisdiction for any legal action arising out or relating to this release are courts of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Illinois.


I and the Participant, on behalf of Participant and Participant’s heirs, assigns, legal representatives and next of kin, release, waive, discharge and hold harmless Chicago Debates and its members, trustees, agents, officers, contractors, volunteers, and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, complaints, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses or other forms of liability arising out of or related to Participant’s attendance at or participation in the Debate(s), including the Licensed Parties’ use of the Recordings or any portion thereof.

If the Participant has not reached the age of majority in Participant’s state of residence, Participant’s legal guardian hereby:


Represent and warrants that (a) I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named above, (b) no court has issued any order, judgment, or decree granting custody of the minor to anyone else or otherwise affecting my rights as parent or legal guardian, (c) the minor has not been emancipated, (d) I have the legal right, power, and authority to consent to this Agreement on behalf of the minor and myself, and (e) I am at least 21 years of age. I have read, and I understand, this entire Agreement. By signing below, I hereby consent to and approve in all respects the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the minor's

execution of this Agreement and agree that both the minor and I shall be bound by all of its terms and conditions.


Printed Name of Parent or Legal Guardian: _________________________________________________


Signed: ______________________________________________________________________________


Phone Number: _______________________________________________________________________


Date: ________________________________________________________________________________


Relationship to Participant: ______________________________________________________________


Dallas Urban Debate Alliance Guardian Authorization
Media Release:

I, the parent or legal guardian of the participant completing this survey, grant permission to Dallas Urban Debate Alliance staff to take photographs and video/audio recordings of my child in connection with their participation in DUDA events. I also grant permission to DUDA to publish in print, electronic, or video format the likeness of my child – without compensation – for public relations, educational, or any other lawful purposes. I further agree that my child’s name and identity may be revealed in connection with the likeness or image. All negatives, positives, prints, digital reproductions, and video recordings shall be the property of the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance.

Data Release:

I authorize the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance and its partner organization, the National Association of Urban Debate Leagues (NAUDL), to collect self-reported demographic information from my student through this survey. I grant permission to DUDA and NAUDL to use this data for the purpose of evaluating the scope and impact of its programs. I grant permission to DUDA and NAUDL to use this data – with personally identifying information removed – to prepare reports for community partners and donors. I also grant permission to DUDA and NAUDL to distribute additional surveys to students to gauge the impact that participation in debate may have on student success.
 

Please type your signature below, indicating that you have read and understood the media release and data release.


Los Angeles Metropolitan Debate League Media Release

I understand that if I do not return this form, images of my child will not be used for publicity purposes. I understand that I am not required to sign this form and that my child will still be allowed to participate in the program if I choose to provide a media consent.


Miami-Dade Urban Debate League Media Release
I give permission for the Miami-Dade Urban Debate League (MDUDL) to record, photograph, and/or video my child, during MDUDL events and activities. I understand that my child’s name, image, and/or voice may be used in MDUDL promotional materials, websites, social media, and publications to highlight student participation and promote the program.



Nashville Urban Debate League Parent/Guardian Consent and Media Release
I, the parent/guardian of the above named student, understand that in order for my child to participate in the Debate Program, I must consent to the following:

I give my child permission to participate in all Nashville Debate League programming. I understand that programming will be held online and in-person, and that my student may be recorded or photographed. I give NUDL and NAUDL permission to use videos and images of my student for media, publicity, and educational purposes. 



New York City Urban Debate League Consent Form
Parent/Guardian Consent


Permission to participate in the New York City Urban Debate League (NYCUDL). I do hereby consent that my child may participate in the stated activity, and in consideration for the NYCUDL giving its time and of such activity, do hereby personally on behalf of my child, absolve and release the NYCUDL, its agents and volunteers from any claim of mental, emotional or physical personal injuries which might be sustained by my child while participating in such activities, or while returning to his/her home and/or participating in online NYCUDL run events.  I agree that I am fully responsible for my child during NYCUDL online events.



Media Consent.


I, hereby grant permission to the  NYCUDL, or persons contracted by the NYCUDL, to take photographs and/or video/audio recordings of my child in connection with his/her participation in the NYCUDL for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition, and without limiting any other provision of this Consent, for the purposes of a documentary series in development by Made-By-Hand, LLC in connection with the NYCUDL, I also give unrestricted permission to Made-By-Hand, LLC and its assigns to record and edit photographs, video, sounds, voice, and media of my child in connection with his/her participation in the NYCUDL for the 2026-2027 school year for the documentary project currently titled "Up for Debate" without limitations, in perpetuity, and in all media.

Furthermore, I grant permission to the NYCUDL to publish in print, electronic, or video format the likeness or image of my child obtained during the 2026-27 school year for public relations, educational, or any other lawful purposes. I further agree that my child’s name and identity may be revealed in connection with the likeness or image. I authorize the use of my child’s likeness or image without compensation to my child or me. All negatives, positives, prints, digital reproductions, and video recordings shall be the property of the NYCUDL barring the recordings by Made-By-Hand, LLC and its assigns in which case, Made-By-Hand, LLC will retain ownership.


Online Rules


I acknowledge that the NYCUDL aims to provide a positive learning experience for all participants via an advanced academic program for mature elementary, junior high and high school students. I agree to respect the rights and feelings of other NYCUDL students and staff. These rules are not meant to be exhaustive and the NYCUDL is not a “sanctuary” for conduct that violates state and/or federal law.


I acknowledge that the NYCUDL staff and volunteers are  here to provide meaningful learning experiences  and will not be distracted by students who are unable to engage responsibly with others. As a result, I understand that students who violate NYCUDL communal norms may be temporarily or permanently restricted from participating in an activity or activities. Remove students will not receive any refund of fees.


Rules of Conduct


1. Attendance at all classes is required if participating  in a direct instructional program.


2. Although students are at home, they are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for an educational setting. Clothing will be deemed inappropriate if it is disturbing to other students or in any way interferes with the educational process. Students are prohibited from wearing clothing and accessories that: have slogans, comments or designs that are obscene, lewd or vulgar; advertise alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or illegal drugs; are directed against or intended to demean individuals based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, etc. Students wearing clothing deemed inappropriate will be asked to change such clothing.


3. The password students are given to enter classrooms.debate.nyc are confidential and should never be shared with anyone


4. Any other technological location references to the room should not be shared with anyone.



*Media consent is a requirement for participation in all NYCUDL activities. We apologize for any inconvenience. Feel free to email us at info@debate.nyc for any specific questions or concerns.
New York City Urban Debate League Student Code of Conduct
All school and District policies are in effect during NYCUDL debate season.  Students must:
(1) Show courtesy and respect toward others and property at all times.
(2) Dress appropriately at all times.
(3) Use appropriate language. 

Statement of Disciplinary Action
The following are examples of disciplinary action which may be taken in the event that the Code of Conduct, school policies, or district policies are not followed:
(1) Sent home immediately at his/her own expense.
(2) Referred to school administration.

Portland Urban Debate League Media Release


I, parent or official guardian of the minor named above hereby grant permission to the National Association for Portland Urban Debate League (PUDL), or persons contracted by PUDL, to take photographs and/or video/audio recordings of my child in connection with their participation in the Portland Urban Debate League, including, but not limited to, participation in PUDL tournaments, afterschool programming, the PUDL Summer Workshops and/or the NAUDL Annual Dinner. Furthermore, I grant permission to NAUDL and PUDL to publish in print, electronic, or video format my child’s likeness, image and/or information obtained during their participation in PUDL programming for public relations, educational, or any other lawful purposes. I further agree that my child’s name and identity may be revealed in connection with the likeness or image.

I authorize the use of my child’s likeness or image without compensation to me. All negatives, positives, prints, digital reproductions, and video recordings shall be the property of PUDL. I release all claims against PUDL with respect to copyright ownership and publication including any claim for compensation related to use of the materials. 

Must be completed by a parent or guardian, unless the debater is 18 or older when completing this form.
Tulsa Debate League Consent Form

Washington Urban Debate League Media Consent


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