Prepare to Compete with the Latest Resources
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Improve your competition prep with March legislation, Extemp questions, and World Schools motions. Plus, familiarize yourself with topics using our analyses.
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Explore the Basics of Events
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Our competition events guide includes all the basics about events. Learn more for yourself or use it as a tool to help coach other students!
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Welcome to Worlds! A Student-Led Introduction to the World Schools Debate Format
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Join USA Debate Team and NSDA Student Leadership Council members Claire Curran and Taite Kirkpatrick on April 23 at 7:00 p.m. CT for an introduction to World Schools Debate from the student perspective.
This session will cover:
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The basics of the World Schools Debate format.
- Unique aspects of the event.
- Strategies for success.
- Ways to get involved with Worlds.
- Attendee Q&A period.
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Writing and Performing Original Spoken Word Poetry
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In this session, an expert coach and the 2023 national champion team up to cover the basics in writing and delivering poetry.
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Compete For Your Spot at Nationals in the Last-Chance Qualifier!
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Didn't qualify at districts? There's still one more chance! Presented by The Julia Burke Foundation, the NSDA Last-Chance Qualifier is an opportunity for students who did not qualify through their district tournament to have a chance to attend the 2024 National Tournament. Register now for this free, online tournament. Students do not need to have attended the district tournament to enter the tournament, but their school does need to have attended districts.
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Back for 2024: The Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship!
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The Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship is returning for 2024! This competition is a collaborative venture between the Tournament of Champions and National Speech & Debate Association to provide an accessible and cost effective e-championship opportunity for students in grades 6-12.
The online tournament will be held on May 3-5, 2024. The Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship is presented by the TOC and NSDA with support from the NAUDL, NCFL, NIETOC, and NFHS.
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Join Us in Celebrating Women’s History Month!
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Get Started with New Events
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Our starter kits include event overviews, strategies, sample videos, and advice from national finalists. Use them to jumpstart your experience with Prose, Poetry, Storytelling, Impromptu, Declamation, and Extemp Commentary!
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Calling All 2024 Graduates!
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Celebrate your dedication and achievements in speech and debate as you stride toward graduation! Honor cords aren't just accessories; they're symbols of your hard work, passion, and eloquence. Stand out and graduate in style by proudly displaying your speech and debate honor cords. Let them be a vivid reminder of your journey and the skills you've honed. Check with your coach on your school and team policies for graduation recognition and honor cords!
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