Boston Debate League

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founded_date = 2004
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location = Boston, Massachusetts USA
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area_served = Boston Public Schools
focus = Policy debate
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homepage = [http://www.bostondebate.org/ www.bostondebate.org]
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The Boston Debate League (BDL) is an American urban debate league located in Boston, Massachusetts.

History

The BDL was founded in October 2004, and is one of the newest urban debate leagues in the country. In its inaugural 2004-2005 season, it hosted three tournaments with four participant schools. In its following season, it hosted a total of six tournaments with seven member schools and the BDL is still trying to increase membership to the organization through Boston Public Schools. The Boston Debate League is also a partner of the Associated Leaders of Urban Debate.

Member Schools

*Prospect Hill Academy
*Charlestown High School
*Josiah Quincy Upper School
*Boston Community Leadership Academy
*Academy of Public Service
*Excel High School
*Brook Farm Academy

External links

[http://bostondebate.org BDL's website]

[http://www.debateleaders.org/ Associated Leaders of Urban Debate website]