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Walter Murray Collegiate

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  • Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026.
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location: Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon  
  • Who: Open to SEDA members in grades 5 to 12
  • Format:
    • National Style Debate.
    • 3 rounds
    • Motion type: impromptu

Motions

  • This tournament will have three impromptu motions.
  • There is no theme connecting the motions.
  • Students will be given a motion 30 minutes before each round. Students will use that 30 minute to prepare for the debate.
  • Student participants are not permitted to use phones or internet capable devices during the tournament.  

  • Learn about how to prepare for impromptu debates HERE.

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.
  • Judges can register with this FORM from November 6 to 13.

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.
  • Debaters can be registered with this FORM from from November 6 to 13.  

Tournament Fee

  • $40 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.

Meals

  • Bring a water bottle.
  • Lunch is provided for debaters, coaches, judges, and volunteer moderators.
  • Observers can purchase a lunch ticket for $10. This must be indicated on the student registration form.

Travel & Travel Fees

  • SEDA will be providing a charter coach bus from Regina to Saskatoon and back, if registration allows.
  • The bus will cost $30 per student
  • There will also be a $30 fee for parent observers
  • Judges ride the bus for free! 
  • The bus will load at Regina Huda School, 40 Sheppard Street at 6:15 AM.
  • After the event, the bus will load at 4:30 PM to return to Regina Huda School around 7:15 PM.

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