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Despite the fact that Circuit debate occurs around the country, there is certainly a community forms within the group. There are probably no more than ~200 debaters who consistently attend multiple circuit tournaments each year, and as a result, it is easy to get to know people who you frequently see at tournaments. Back in the era before online debating, you would be dedicating your entire weekend to traveling and competing at tournaments, so people would form friendships within the circuit. | Despite the fact that Circuit debate occurs around the country, there is certainly a community forms within the group. There are probably no more than ~200 debaters who consistently attend multiple circuit tournaments each year, and as a result, it is easy to get to know people who you frequently see at tournaments. Back in the era before online debating, you would be dedicating your entire weekend to traveling and competing at tournaments, so people would form friendships within the circuit. | ||
== How can I learn Circuit Debate? == | |||
Circuit Debate can certainly feel overwhelming when you are first introduced to it – there are many things one has to learn to compete at the highest levels. So perhaps before figuring out how to learn circuit debate, it is worth considering whether you would like to learn circuit debate. Here is a brief table laying out some of the pros and cons of circuit LD. | |||
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