Join the Team

Thanks for your interest in TJPF!

These steps are for new members looking to join the club. If you're looking for membership information for current club members, please click here

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Join the Mailing List

Join the mailing list to receive announcements from the club! Fill out the 2021-2022 form here
2

Join the Facebook Group

The Facebook group has tournament signups and registration information, which can also be found on the tournament calendar. The Facebook group is here
3

Find a Partner

If you haven't already, find a partner. You can begin by asking your friends if they are interested in competing. If you would like the club to pair you up with a partner, you can fill out the form here
4

Learn about PF and the Club

If you haven't already, peruse the club constitution so you understand your rights and the club rules. If you need an introduction to PF, there is an introduction here
5

Come to Eighth Periods

Come to eighth period meetings (Wednesday A: Room 73, Ms. Xu and Friday A: Room 48, Ms. Evans) to learn more about debating and to get ready for your first tournament. You can see our meeting calendar on the website and come to meetings you are interested in by signing up on Ion
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Sign up for Tabroom and Tournaments

Tabroom is the online platform where you will be debating both online and in-person. If you and your partner do not have an account yet, you can follow this guide to create one. After that, you're all set to sign up for tournaments on the calendar and in the Facebook group!
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Any other questions?

If you have any other questions, first consult our FAQ. If the FAQ didn't answer your question, feel free to contact one of our captains:
Brian Zhou: bzhou2024@gmail.com, Brian Zhou on Facebook
Alyssa Gorbaneva: Alyssa Gorbaneva on Facebook
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The TJHSST Public Forum Debate team competes in PF competitions across the nation, and prepares debaters at all levels of Public Forum. 

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