Gamecock Invitational at Sumter High School
2026 — NSDA Campus, SC/US
Dear Coaches,
The Sumter High School Speech & Debate Team is pleased to invite you to the first Gamecock Invitational, to be held on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. The Gamecock Invitational will operate as a VIRTUAL, four-round tournament and offer competition in 17 different events.
If you have questions about the tournament or need additional information, please contact Joshua Miller at joshua.miller6@sumterschools.net. We look forward to hosting you and your team!
Sincerely,
Joshua K. Miller
EVENTS
Speech
- Declamation
- Impromptu Speaking
- Expository
- Informative Speaking
- Original Oratory
Interpretation
- Novice Reading
- Children's Literature
- Poetry/Prose Interpretation
- Dramatic Interpretation
- Humorous Interpretation
- Program Oral Interpretation
- Duo Interpretation
Debate - January topics and resolutions
- Congressional Debate
- Public Forum Debate
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate
SCHEDULE
Speech, Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas
- Round 1 - 9:00 AM
- Round 2 - 11:00 AM
- Round 3 - 1:00 PM
- Round 4 - 3:00 PM
Congress
- Session 1: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
- Session 2: 12:15 - 2:45 PM
Awards
- As soon as possible following Round 4