Competition National Speech & Debate Association
National Speech & Debate Association
National speech and debate community offering competitive events, resources, and a pathway from local school competition to national tournaments.
A clearer starting point
What this opportunity is really like
Here’s the short version before you leave Pathfind to investigate the official details.
Is it a good fit?
A fee-based, in-person competition in Debate & Public Speaking, Law & Public Policy, Social Impact & Service, and related fields run by National Speech & Debate Association. Pathfind lists it for grades 9–12.
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