::: 2025 Nevada State Speech and Debate Tournament :::

March 28 & 29, 2025

The NECTA Speech and Debate Team and the 2025 Nevada State Speech and Debate Association cordially invite you to the 2025 Nevada State Championship Tournament on March 28 & 29, 2025, at Northeast Career and Technical Academy in Las Vegas, NV.

All entries, scripts, and fees are due by 8:00 PM on March 26, 2025. Each school is limited to two (2) entries in all IE events, PF, LD, and Policy. Schools are limited to three (3) entries in Congress. The tournament will offer the following individual events (IE) and debates: Congress, Lincoln Douglas, Policy, Public Forum, Domestic Extemporaneous, International Extemporaneous, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Informative Speaking, Original Oratory, and Program Oral Interpretation. No missed rounds due to student error will be rerun.

Make sure that all previous fees are paid in full before registering, as you will not be able to register if your school has an outstanding balance. Contact State Treasurer Shiela Berselli bersesm@nv.ccsd.net for more information regarding past payments.

The important dates for this tournament are as follows:

Legislation due: Monday, March 3rd by 3:00 PM
Legislation sent to schools: Thursday, March 7th by 3:00 PM
Entries due: Wednesday, March 26th, by 8:00 PM
Final Substitutions/Drops Friday, March 28, at 10:00 AM
If you have any questions regarding the tournament, entries, or anything else, please email Andrew Dennis at denniar1@nv.ccsd.net or text (702) 524-0524.

Sincerely,

Andrew Dennis Green Valley High School, Nevada State President
Colton Dale Northeast High School 2025 Host
Nevada State Vice President from North (Vacant)
Shiela Berselli Palo Verde High School, Nevada State Treasurer
Nevada State Secretary from North (Vacant)