Internal Tournaments

IntraClub Tournament (2-3 per semester)

Provides extra competition to hone debate skills.

Eligibility

Level 2A+

Rounds

3 rounds

FEE

Fee required

Format

Online

End of Semester Tournament

$ No fee

No in-person classes last week; tournament on final day.

Eligibility

All levels

Rounds

Multiple rounds

FEE

No fee

Format

Online

What you can expect for every tournament:

Office hours with coaches before tournament

Registration will be sent to parents via email

For questions related to Internal Tournaments, please reach out to us at support@bergendebate.com.

Travel Team

Why Join the Bergen Travel Team

Our students win - a lot. The Bergen Debate Club Travel Team is among the most successful club teams in the United States, boasting over 13 national championships in the 2024 -2025 season.

Competitive debate is a long-term asset. Debating on the national level is not only an opportunity to hone critical thinking, public speaking, and research skills alongside the country’s best and brightest, but is also correlated to a 30% higher acceptance rate to top universities and 50+ point higher averages on both SAT Math and Reading Sections.

Eligibility & Fees

Enrollment Required

Candidate must be enrolled in any Bergen class or the customized learning track. This ensures you’re an active participant in our programs.

Level 2B+

Only students in class level 2B or above are eligible to join. This helps maintain a competitive and advanced team environment.

Admin Fee

$100

*Required to join the Travel Team

Per tournament fee applies

A separate fee is charged for each tournament, covering:

Prep Cycle

Tournament Fees

Judge Fees

Prep Schedule & Tournament Registration

FEATURE/ASPECT

DETAILS

Program Style

A la carte – students choose which tournaments to attend

Tournament Frequency

Any combination throughout the year

Tournament Format

Primarily online, 3-5 in-person competitions per year

Prep Cycle

3 weeks before each tournament

Group Coaching

6.75 hours/week (Sunday, Monday, Thursday evenings)

Individual Prep

1 hour/weekend (between 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

Additional Support

On-site coaching, asynchronous support, prep materials (cases, blockfiles, backfiles)

Full Season Calendar

Tournament Calendar

More Details

Travel Team Handbook

Partnerships

We understand that an optimal partnership is an integral part of a student’s debate experience. Upon registering for a tournament, we will create partner assignments based on students prior experience/competitive results, age, grade, class level. As students start competing more frequently, metrics such as prep attendance, assignment completion, and dedication indicators will be included. Students are welcome to register with a pre-existing partner - we will always put their preference first.

How to Get Involved

Reach out to us at: travelteamadmin@bergendebate.com or (201) 389 - 5876