The IPDA was founded in 1997 at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas by Alan Cirlin, Jack Rogers, and Trey Gibson.
[1][2] IPDA tournaments consist of different levels.
There are individual debates (one on one), and two-person teams (two on two).
In addition, there are three divisions: Novice, Varsity, and Professional.
[1][3] To be eligible to participate, members must be an undergraduate college or university student.