We are excited to announce the inaugural Digital Speech & Debate e-Championship! This is a collaborative venture between the Tournament of Champions and the National Speech & Debate Association to provide an accessible, cost-effective online championship opportunity for your students in grades 6-12. Thank you to the NAUDL, NCFL, NIETOC, and NFHS for their support of this event.

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Dates

• May 6-8, 2023

Entries

• Debate: No double entry is permitted
• Speech: Competitors may enter up to three total events (no more than two per pattern)
• Pattern A: USX, IX, DEC, DI, DUO, INF, PRO, STO
  • Competitors in USX or IX may not double enter in Pattern A
• Pattern B: HI, OO, POI, POE, IMP, SW

Qualification

• Middle School: Open invitational for competitors in grades 6-8
• Novice: Open invitational for competitors in grades 9-10 and in their first year of competition
• Varsity: Competitors in grades 9-12 must meet at least one qualification below
  • One TOC Bid
  • 500 NSDA Honor Society Points (Special Distinction)
  • Urban Debate National Championship Qualifier
  • All-State/Festival Outstanding Performer
  • NSDA National Tournament Qualifier
  • NCFL Grand Nationals Qualifier
  • State Tournament Champion
  • NIETOC Qualifier

Fees

• $50 per school
• $50 per student entry
• Waivers available for Title I schools