Now in its 40th year, the Tournament of Champions serves as the forum of competition for the nation's very best Lincoln-Douglas, Policy, Public Forum and Congressional debaters.  A public service of the University of Kentucky Intercollegiate Debate Program, the TOC strives to offer the national high school debate community the highest quality judging, impartial tournament officials, and a friendly, congenial atmosphere.  Andrea Reed, Director of Debate at UK and Dr. J.W. Patterson, TOC Tournament Founder, welcome all championship competitors who qualify to compete in the National Tournament of Champions--America’s foremost debate competition.