Bay Area Urban Debate League (BAUDL)

08/31/2026

The Bay Area Urban Debate League is proud of Coliseum College Prep Academy's Carlos and Angel for stepping up to challenge BAUDL staff members Amy and Ne'Jahra to a SPAR debate. Fresh off attending National Debate camps—Carlos at Harvard and Angel at the University of Kentucky—the first thing they wanted to do was test their skills against their leadership. Win or lose, that level of empowerment and confidence is what it's all about. It was an incredible showcase of growth and leadership from a campus that joined the league just a year ago.

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08/31/2026

08/27/2026

The Bay Area Urban Debate League is thrilled to return to Skyline High School for our 18th year of service. Want to find your voice, grab some free lunch, and meet great people? Come kick it with us! As long as school is in session tomorrow, BAUDL will be there.

The Details:
When: Fridays during lunch
Where: Room 10B
Coaches: BAUDL Staff
See you there.

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08/26/2026

Coliseum College Prep Academy (CCPA) kicked off debate practice this week. After joining BAUDL as a brand-new campus last year, CCPA isn’t just growing their team—they’re expanding their impact. We are excited to officially welcome CCPA Middle School into the league this season.

To anyone with a voice, an idea, or a question: there’s always a seat at the table for you. Join us for practice.

A huge shoutout to Coach Sussman for their incredible leadership and dedication to these students. Also, praise to Coliseum College Prep Academy for always making space for BAUDL and supporting the incredible work we do together.

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08/26/2026

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) is back!

We’re leveling up this year with extra support: BAUDL alum and new Regional Coordinator, Nathaniel, is officially stepping up to lead the program. An Oakland Tech debate alum and recent UC Berkeley graduate, Nathaniel has come full circle to help prepare and inspire our next generation of leaders.

If you want to sharpen your competitive debate skills, build leadership experience, and connect with students across the Bay Area, SLC is the place to be.

What SLC offers:

🏆 High-caliber debate coaching & public showcases

💼 Networking with professionals across diverse career paths

✈️ FREE travel opportunities

🤝 A welcoming space to build lasting friendships across schools

🍕 Dinner provided at every meeting!

Details:

🗓 When: Every Friday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Where: BAUDL Office (287 17th St, Unit 201, Oakland) | Zoom option available

🚗 Need a ride? Reach out to BAUDL staff or Program Director Sekayi for transportation assistance.

Bring a friend and see you this Friday.

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08/24/2026

It is officially the start of a brand-new Bay Area Urban Debate League season.

We need volunteer judges to make this event a true success. If you can spare just two hours this Saturday (10/17) to listen to the next generation of leaders, your time can inspire a Bay Area youth to keep investing in their unique talents—from deep curiosity and empathy to advanced reading comprehension.

No experience? No problem. We provide all the necessary on-site training. This is a powerful opportunity to connect with local youth, sharpen their critical thinking, and support the leaders of tomorrow.

Come for the competition, stay for the energy!
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Tournament Details:
When: Saturday, October 17th
Where: Fremont High School, 4610 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
Perks: Breakfast, lunch, and coffee provided.
BAUDL alumni will be paid per $35 round judged.
Ready to Judge? Sign up now!

➡️ Volunteer link: https://forms.gle/dhKbWuYsZ35GF8v67

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08/24/2026

Life skills locked in.

“BAUDL helped pave the way for my success in life. Critical thinking, research, and learning to speak my mind confidently are just some of the skills I gained.” - Gabe, Skyline alumni

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08/21/2026

Only 3 in 10 Oakland students read and write at grade level. Debate can help change that narrative.

"This is my first year in BAUDL and in this country. BAUDL helped me with my English. I was able to start reading high level texts, write notes and speak in public." - BAUDL Alumni

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08/19/2026

Did you catch the BAUDL team at orientation over the past week? As the new school year kicks off, we’ve been out in the community connecting with families and introducing students to the transformative world of debate. We're excited to welcome anyone with a voice, an idea, or a question to join the conversation.

A huge shoutout to Emery High School for always making space for BAUDL and supporting the incredible work we do together.

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08/19/2026

Oakland Unified kicked off the school year last week, and BAUDL is back in classrooms this week. We are excited to return to OUSD for our 18th year of debate programming.

Shoutout to Oakland Tech as they gear up for their first tournament on October 25th. It’s not too late to join the team—stop by practice next week to see what debate is all about.

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