YG Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy is excited to provide this competitive opportunity for Elementary School (2nd-5th grade) and Middle School (6-8th) grade students.

Registration for this tournament is open for all student competitors from across the country and the globe.

This tournament will take place Online via NSDA Campus.

Students are welcome to register for multiple speech events.

2-3rd Grade

Pattern A: How-To
Pattern B: Interpretation

4-5th Grade

Pattern A: How-To, Campaign, Young Activist
Pattern B: SPAR, Impromptu

6-8th Grade

Pattern A: How-To, Campaign, Young Activist
Pattern B: SPAR, Impromptu

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

All times listed below are Pacific Standard Time (PST).

8:00 - 9:00 AM - Mandatory Judge Training

9:00 - 9:30 AM - Welcome Assembly

9:30 - 10:00 AM - Round 1 - Speech Events in Pattern A
10:00 - 10:30 AM - Round 1 - Speech Events in Pattern B

10:30 - 11:00 AM - Round 2 - Speech Events in Pattern A
11:00 - 11:30 AM - Round 2 - Speech Events in Pattern B

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Round 3 - Speech Events in Pattern A
12:00 - 12:30 PM - Round 3 - Speech Events in Pattern B

12:30 - 1:00 PM - Break

1:00 PM - Awards Ceremony

Please note: We strongly encourage students to get up from their computers to rest their eyes and stretch their legs in between rounds!