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ParentsFree online debate competition · Grades 3–8
Young Debaters Championship 2026 Anyone can find an answer now. Proof is what makes a child stand out.
AI can write any answer. It can't stand up and defend one. On one free Saturday, your child argues a side live, before real judges and real peers, and proves how they think.
- Sat, November 28
- Live on Zoom
- Free to register
Grades 3–5: 10:30 AM · Grades 6–8: 12:00 PM CST · plus a gift for your family
One debate. The four post-AI skills, proven live.
Leadership
Stands up and speaks with confidence.
Critical Thinking
Backs every point with real reasons.
Creativity
Makes the case in their own way.
Emotional Intelligence
Reads the room, respects the other side.
Why this matters
Content is free now. Proof isn't.
Anyone can teach your child now. What parents need is evidence their child can think for themselves. A debate shows it, out loud, in real time.
Real judges
Verified proof of how your child reasons, not a quiz AI could finish.
Real peers
Kids perform for each other. That's how confidence actually grows.
Real edge
Tutoring helps a child keep up. We help a child stand out.
How it works
Two rounds. One Saturday. Real proof.
A topic, a side, and a live opponent. No research, no homework. Just your child, thinking out loud.
- Today
Register free
One minute. Add siblings on the same form.
- Nov 28 · Round 1
Qualifier Round
Everyone debates. Top scorers move on.
- Nov 28 · Round 2
Final Round
New topics. The top scorer is named Champion.
What judges score
The thinking AI can't fake.
A clear point
Critical thinkingStrong reasons
ReasoningA confident voice
LeadershipGrades 3–5 and 6–8 debate in separate batches.
A gift for registered parents
See the proof for yourself, on us.
Every registered family gets the full 98thPercentile experience, where academics and the four post-AI skills are built together in every live class.
Complimentary live classes
Live, small groups of 1:4 (1:6 for Public Speaking). The same classes where students typically move 1 grade level ahead in about 7 months.
Student Success Manager
One person tracking your child's progress.
Placement Test
Your child starts at the right level.
NATE Library
AI Powered Practice Library
Post-AI skills
Leadership, critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
Included when you register your child.
Prizes
Every child speaks. Every child is recognized.
Real peers, real judges, real recognition. The Champion earns a 100% scholarship.
Everyone
Participation certificate
For every student who debates.
The Champion
100% scholarship + certificate
A full scholarship to Math, ELA, Coding, or Public Speaking.
Top scorers
Finalist certificate
For everyone who reaches the Final Round.
Free for Grades 3–8.
Questions
What parents ask us
Is it really free?
Yes. Registration is completely free.
My child is shy. Is this for them?
Yes. Topics come from things kids already have opinions about, no research is needed, and every child who takes part gets a certificate.
What is the complimentary gift?
30 days of complimentary live classes, a Student Success Manager, a placement test, and NATE Library access, for every family that registers.
What time is each session?
Grades 3–5: 10:30 to 11:30 AM CST. Grades 6–8: 12:00 to 1:30 PM CST. Both on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
How many students reach the Final Round?
It depends on how many take part. There's no fixed number, and both rounds happen the same day.
What does my child need?
A device that can join a Zoom call. We'll email the link and a reminder before the event.
Student first name is required.
Student last name is required.
Choose grade.