Upcoming events.
Congressional Debate Invitational
Congressional Debate where students will be put in a chamber with no more than 9 other students.
In order to save time, the Presiding Officer is appointed by the tournament, please reach out to Coach Alex Libkind if you would like to PO.
Bills/resolutions should be sent to Coach Libkind no later than Tuesday, Nov 5. We will select the best 5-6 to be included in the docket.
Docket will be published on Wednesday, Nov 6.
Debate Invitational
Includes:
LD (novice/open),
PF (novice/open),
Big Question (open),
Extemp Debate (open topic drops to registered competitors at 5:30pm EST)
Speech Invitational
Speech tournament includes: Radio, US Extemp Speaking, Informative Speaking and Original Oratory.
NSDA National Tournament
Since 1931, the National Speech and Debate Tournament has elevated public speaking. Every summer, more than 6,000 middle and high school students travel to the largest academic competition in the world to debate current events, voice their views, and share their stories. After months of preparation, rigorous qualifying tournaments, and five days of prestigious national competition, the best of the best will be crowned champions in front of a live audience of thousands and tens of thousands more streaming the events online.
Debate - LD/PF/Extemp Debate (Copy)
Debate will include following events:
Novice Lincoln-Douglas (LD)
Open Lincoln-Douglas
Novice Public Forum (PF)
Open Public Forum
Open Extemp Debate
November/December LD and PF topic will be used.
Extemp Debate topic will be announced to registered competitors at 5:30pm (one hour prior to debate)
Tournament will consist of two (2) rounds of LD and PF and four (4) rounds of Extemp Debate.
School must provide one judge for ever two (2) entries.
Congress Tournament
Congress will be conducted on Zoom.
Students must be registered by Monday, Oct 17.
Required one judge for every 5 competitors.
Worlds Schools Debate III
Worlds Schools Debate will consist of 2 rounds of switch sides debate. Round 1 will start at 6:30pm EST and Round 2 will start at 8:00pm EST.
Topic will be announced November 29, 2023.
Students may register a team of up to 5 students. However, only 3 students may compete in each round.
Debate - LD/PF/Extemp Debate
Debate will include following events:
Novice Lincoln-Douglas (LD)
Open Lincoln-Douglas
Novice Public Forum (PF)
Open Public Forum
Open Extemp Debate
November/December LD and PF topic will be used.
Extemp Debate topic will be announced to registered competitors at 5:30pm (one hour prior to debate)
Tournament will consist of two (2) rounds of LD and PF and four (4) rounds of Extemp Debate.
School must provide one judge for ever two (2) entries.
Congress Tournament
Congress will be conducted on Zoom.
Required one judge for every 5 competitors.
Debate - LD/PF/Extemp Debate
Debate will include following events:
Novice Lincoln-Douglas (LD)
Open Lincoln-Douglas
Novice Public Forum (PF)
Open Public Forum
Open Extemp Debate
November/December LD and PF topic will be used.
Extemp Debate topic will be announced to registered competitors at 5:30pm (one hour prior to debate)
Tournament will consist of two (2) rounds of LD and PF and four (4) rounds of Extemp Debate.
School must provide one judge for ever two (2) entries.
December Speech Tournament
Tournament will include the following events:
Impromptu Speaking
Radio Speaking
Program Oral Interp
Informative Speaking
Prose
Worlds Schools Debate II
Worlds Schools Debate will consist of 2 rounds of switch sides debate. Round 1 will start at 6:30pm EST and Round 2 will start at 8:00pm EST.
Topic will be announced November 1, 2023.
Students may register a team of up to 5 students. However, only 3 students may compete in each round.
Congress Tournament
Congress will be conducted on Zoom.
Required one judge for every 5 competitors.
Debate - LD/PF/Extemp Debate
Debate will include following events:
Novice Lincoln-Douglas (LD)
Open Lincoln-Douglas
Novice Public Forum (PF)
Open Public Forum
Open Extemp Debate
November/December LD and PF topic will be used.
Extemp Debate topic will be announced to registered competitors at 5:30pm (one hour prior to debate)
Tournament will consist of two (2) rounds of LD and PF and four (4) rounds of Extemp Debate.
School must provide one judge for ever two (2) entries.
November Speech Tournament
Tournament will include the following events:
Impromptu Speaking
Radio Speaking
Program Oral Interp
Informative Speaking
Prose
Worlds Schools Debate I
Worlds Schools Debate will consist of 2 rounds of switch sides debate. Round 1 will start at 6:30pm EST and Round 2 will start at 8:00pm EST.
Topic will be announced October 1, 2023.
Students may register a team of up to 5 students. However, only 3 students may compete in each round.
Debate - LD/PF/Extemp Debate
Debate will include following events:
Novice Lincoln-Douglas (LD)
Open Lincoln-Douglas
Novice Public Forum (PF)
Open Public Forum
Open Extemp Debate
November/December LD and PF topic will be used.
Extemp Debate topic will be announced to registered competitors at 5:30pm (one hour prior to debate)
Tournament will consist of two (2) rounds of LD and PF and four (4) rounds of Extemp Debate.
School must provide one judge for ever two (2) entries.
Congress Tournament
Congress will be conducted on Zoom.
Students must be registered by Monday, Oct 17.
Required one judge for every 5 competitors.
October Speech Tournament
Tournament will include the following events:
Impromptu Speaking
Radio Speaking
Program Oral Interp
Informative Speaking
Prose
September Scrimmage
First Scrimmage on Zoom: Extemp Debate, Impromptu and Radio Speaking
2023 National Speech & Debate Tournament
2034 National Speech & Debate Tournament
Phoenix/Mesa, AZ
The road to Nationals has a few stops along the way. Our mix of Scrimmages and Tournaments will give you the opportunity to hone your skills prior to your National Qualifier.
September 20, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
First Scrimmage of the year! Typically 2 rounds, hosted online via Zoom. If you need help finding us on Tabroom please feel free to reach out to us.
Featured Events:
Extemp Debate
Impromptu
Radio
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
October 11, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Speech Scrimmage
Featured Events:
Asynchronous Interp (POI)
Impromptu
Radio
Prose
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
October 18, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Debate Scrimmage
Featured Events:
LD
PF
Extemp Debate
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
October 25, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Congress Scrimmage Legislation for the docket Due October 18, 2023
Featured Events:
Congress
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
November 1, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
World Schools Debate Scrimmage Topic announced October 1, 2023
Featured Events:
World Schools Debate
For students to be eligible to be drafted for the District World Schools Debate teams they MUST compete in at least one of these scrimmages before the District National Qualifier.
November 8, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Speech Scrimmage
Featured Events:
Synchronous Interp (POI)
Impromptu
Radio
Prose
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
November 15, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Debate Scrimmage
Featured Events:
LD
PF
Extemp Debate
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
November 21, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Congress Scrimmage Legislation for the docket Due November 14, 2023
Featured Events:
Congress
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
November 29, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
World Schools Debate Scrimmage Topic announced November 1, 2023
Featured Events:
World Schools Debate
For students to be eligible to be drafted for the District World Schools Debate teams they MUST compete in at least one of these scrimmages before the District National Qualifier.
December 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Speech Scrimmage
Featured Events:
Synchronous Interp (POI)
Impromptu
Radio
Prose
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
December 13, 2023@ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Debate Scrimmage
Featured Events:
LD
PF
Extemp Debate
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
December 19, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Congress Scrimmage Legislation for the docket Due December 12, 2023
Featured Events:
Congress
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
Debate Scrimmage
Featured Events:
LD
PF
Extemp Debate
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
World Schools Debate Scrimmage Topic announced November 29, 2023
Featured Events:
World Schools Debate
For students to be eligible to be drafted for the District World Schools Debate teams they MUST compete in at least one of these scrimmages before the District National Qualifier.
January 3, 2024 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
January 8, 2024 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
April 7, 2024
@ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
$100 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
April 14, 2024
@ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
$100 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
National Speech and Debate Tournament 2024
June 16-21, 2024
@ Des Moines, Iowa
Funded through the District Nationals Travel Budget and Annual Fundraiser.
Estimated cost/student averages at $1500-2000
January 31, 2023 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
Congress Scrimmage Legislation for the docket Due January 16, 2023
Featured Events:
Congress
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
Debate Scrimmage
Featured Events:
LD
PF
Extemp Debate
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
Congress Scrimmage Legislation for the docket Due February 7, 2023
Featured Events:
Congress
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
World Schools Debate Scrimmage Topic announced January 8, 2023
Featured Events:
World Schools Debate
For students to be eligible to be drafted for the District World Schools Debate teams they MUST compete in at least one of these scrimmages before the District National Qualifier.
Citron World Schools Elimination Invitational Topic announced January 8, 2023
Featured Events:
World Schools Debate
Winners will be District Champions for 2024
Final Debate Scrimmage prior to District National Qualifier
Featured Events:
LD
PF
Extemp Debate
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
Citron District Congressional National Qualifier Legislation for the docket Due February 14, 2023
Featured Events:
Congressional Debate
Students who are recognized during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
Citron District Speech and Debate National Qualifier
Featured Events:
LD
PF
Extemp Debate
Synchronous Interp (POI)
Impromptu
Radio
Prose
Students who during the tournament will earn a bid for the cumulative Citron Invitational Elimination Tournament in April.
Citron Invitational
Elimination Tournament Series
Citron World Schools Elimination Invitational Topic announced January 8, 2023
Featured Events:
World Schools Debate
Winners will be District Champions for 2024
Citron Invitational Congressional Elimination Tournament
Legislation for the docket Due March 31, 2023
Featured Events:
Congressional Debate
Winners will be District Champions for 2024
Citron Invitational Debate Elimination Tournament
Featured Events:
LD
PF
Extemp Debate
Winners will be District Champions for 2024
National Qualifying students from across the country and world compete for the NSDA National Championship.
Past Events
February 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
February 14, 2024 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
February 21, 2024 @ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
March 3, 2024
@ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
$100 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
March 6, 2024
@ 6:30 pm EST
$15 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues
National Qualifiers
March 10, 2024
@ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Non-member Schools are not eligible
Included in member schools’ dues
March 11-17, 2024
@ TBD
Non-member Schools are not eligible
Included in member schools’ dues
March 3, 2024
@ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
$100 Non-member Schools
Included in member schools’ dues