About Speech and Debate

Contact E-mail:  mjacobson@materdei.org

Purpose: To prepare for and compete in speech and debate tournaments and other public speaking opportunities. Students earn recognition and are eligible for membership in the National Forensic League, the Honor Society of the National Speech and Debate Association.

Team fees: Fees include registration for at least three tournaments, debate research sources, script banks, news databases, team T shirts, NSDA membership, and other materials.

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Team Practice: Wednesdays at 11 am or 2 pm (NSDA campus online or room 604)

AND at least one practice after school Monday-Thursday at 3:15 pm. (NSDA campus online or room 604)

Parents: If/When tournaments return to in-person format, parent volunteer support will be needed.

All tournaments during the first semester will be online. However, many of the competitions we usually attend have not yet posted their dates. Students must commit to compete at three tournaments during the school year and practices at least twice a week. At least one tournament must be hosted by Orange County Speech League.

SCHEDULE:  

Drop fees: If a student commits to attend a tournament and does not withdraw before the drop deadline, the student will be responsible for any registration and late fees charged.