Details may be subject to change.
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Who: Open to SEDA members in grades 5 to 12
- Format:
- National Style Debate.
- 3 rounds
- Motion type: To be determined
Prepared Motions
If a prepared motion is selected, it will be available here by September 28.
Student participants are not permitted to use the internet or AI for research or generating speech content during the tournament.
Judging
To provide the best experience for students and volunteers, we provide judge training at every event!
- All teams must provide one judge for the event.
- Teams that do not provide a judge may be unable to compete.
- Judges do not need previous experience.
- Judge registration will open here from October 9 - 16.
Student Registration
- A registration form must be filled in for each student.
- Space may be limited.
- If you do not have a partner, SEDA will do its best to match you with a partner.
- Debater registration will open here from October 9 - 16.
Tournament Fee
- $20 tournament fee per student.
- We offer financial aid when cost is a barrier to participation. Financial aid can be selected on the registration form.
- You will be sent a link to pay by credit card within 48 hours or registering.
- Teams that cancel less than 24 hours before the tournament will still owe tournament fees.
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