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Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association

Learn the power of words with us.

The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association is a non-profit organization that helps children and youth be effective communicators, deep thinkers, and engaged community members. 

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We can help you

  • Be an empathetic, critical thinker who can analyze both sides of an issue
  • Organize your ideas and create great speeches, essays, and other forms of arguments
  • Do well in job interviews, scholarship application, and in group situations that require persuasive speaking
  • Learn to support and critique ideas from multiple perspectives
  • Understand and value the power of words
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We offer a wide range of services for young people from 10 to early adult, including

  • free workshops for classrooms
  • free class materials for teachers
  • debate tournaments
  • workshops
  • free evening debate classes 
  • a wide range of free online resources 
Upcoming Event

SEDA Speech Tournament

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April 6
2019

SEDA Speech Tournament at Martin Collegiate, Regina

Students will be adjudicated in three events for this Speech Tournament.

Impromptu Speaking, Persuasive Speaking and Interpretative Reading.

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SEDA's 2018-2019 provincial finalists

Provincials 2019

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in or volunteered at our provincial championships! 54 teams from around the province came out to North Battleford to participate in the E.C. Leslie provincial championships hosted by North Battleford Comprehensive Highschool. 

Even though provincial tournaments are over for the season, we still have many events coming up!

  • Delegations are being sent to junior and senior nationals in the upcoming months. We wish all of our teams the best of luck!
  • Workshops and speech events are still available for booking, just contact the SEDA office to find out more. 
  • Debate camp is fast approaching in the summer. Students from all divisions are welcome! Start letting your students or your friends know so we can begin planning as soon as possible. Information regarding camp registration will be posted later in the late spring. 

Featured Resources for Students

Argumentation

Making strong arguments is a key tool for every debater. In a debate, judges need to weigh the debate through the positive (argumentation) and...

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Bulletin de vote- style national

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