Advanced Debate Academy is an after-school program where youth have an opportunity to learn critical thinking skills and practice public speaking and debate. Students will meet once a week for five weeks. This term will focus on British Parliamentary Style and homework will be required.
Elyn Achtymichuk-Hardy will leading our advanced academy classes. Elyn began coaching in 2012 and has been the SEDA Debate Camp Director, a debate club coach, private debate coach, and has coached many Saskatchewan debaters heading to Junior and Senior Nationals, British Parliamentary Championships, and the Team Canada Tryouts. In 2022 and 2023, Elyn worked with SEDA travelling across Saskatchewan providing debate instruction in schools. She delivered over 30 presentations, went to a dozen schools, and worked with hundreds of students.
Student Criteria
- Students should have a strong comprehension of Canadian National Debate Style
- Students in grades 7 and 8 need two years of debate experience or one year of experience plus one British Parliamentary Style Tournament
- Students in grades 9 to 12 must have one year of debate experience
When & Where
Walter Murray Collegiate, 1905 Preston Ave S in Saskatoon. Classes will run every Thursday night from 6:15 to 7:45 PM for 5 weeks.
- October 10
- October 17
- October 24
- October 31
- November 7
How to Register
Students must be a SEDA member to access Speech & Debate Academy.
- $150 Registration fee (per term).
- There may be a cap on the number of students who can register
- E-transfer to director@saskdebate.com by September 30. Please put the student's name followed by SDA in the memo line.
- Students that withdraw less than 72 hours before the first class will still owe the full-term fee.
- We offer a 25% subsidy. If the subsidy prices are still a barrier to participation, please contact SEDA at info@saskdebate.com.
Students can register HERE by September 30.
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