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Hosted by the Unified Forensics League

The Unified Forensics League is proud to host the 1st Unified FREE Scrimmage, an asynchronous, no‑cost, open‑access tournament designed to make forensics welcoming and accessible to all students, regardless of age, location, or experience level.

This scrimmage provides students across all speech, debate, and performance events the opportunity to compete, grow, and share their voices in a supportive, inclusive environment

This scrimmage has the following events:

• Extemporaneous Speaking

• Informative Speaking

• MS Declamation

• Oral Interpretation

• Original Oratory

• Pro Con Challenge

• After Dinner Speaking

• Expository Speaking

• Impromptu Speaking

Preliminary Rounds

This tournament features 4 asynchronous preliminary rounds:

May 13 — Prelim Rounds 1 & 2

• Round 1 ballots released: 3:00 PM EST

• Round 2 ballots released: 6:00 PM EST

• Ballots for both rounds due: May 14 at 10:00 PM EST

May 14 — Prelim Rounds 3 & 4

• Round 3 ballots released: 3:00 PM EST

• Round 4 ballots released: 6:00 PM EST

• Ballots for both rounds due: May 15 at 10:00 PM EST

Elimination Rounds

Break levels:

• Finals for 1–15 entries

• Semifinals for 16–29 entries

• Quarterfinals for 30–59 entries

• Octafinals for 60+ entries

Elim Schedule:

• 1st Elim rounds released: May 16 at 8:00 AM EST

• All elim ballots due: May 17 at 10:00 PM EST

For all ballots, you can write feedback up to May 17, 10:00 PM EST!

You may enter in as many events as you want, this Scrimmage is for students to gain valuable feedback for all their events!

All UFL tournaments and resources are completely free, however schools must bring judges.

Tournament Timeline

Registration opens on Friday, May 8 at 1:00 PM EST and remains available until Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 PM EST. All entries, drops, and judge information must be finalized by that time.

The tournament will run from May 13 through May 17, 2026, with asynchronous judging windows across all days.

Entry fees are $0, but judges to cover entries are required.

All standard NSDA rules apply.

Registration Instructions

To register,
register directly on Tabroom by clicking the register tab on the top.

All competitors must upload a working video link on the registration page. If the link does not function, the entry will be marked as a no‑show.

Event Schedule (Asynchronous Format)

• Extemporaneous Speaking — coaches are responsible for ensuring anear‑live performance is recorded and uploaded by the submission deadline.

• Informative Speaking — Submit your video link on Tabroom. Judging follows the asynchronous release schedule.

• MS Declamation — Submit your video link on Tabroom. Judging follows the asynchronous release schedule.

• Oral Interpretation — Includes HI, DI, POI, DUO, Poetry, Prose, and all other Interpretation events. Submit your video link on Tabroom. Judging follows the asynchronous release schedule.

• Original Oratory — Submit your video link on Tabroom. Judging follows the asynchronous release schedule.

• Pro Con Challenge — Submit your video link on Tabroom. Judging follows the asynchronous release schedule.

• After Dinner Speaking — Submit your video link on Tabroom. Judging follows the asynchronous release schedule.

• Expository Speaking — Submit your video link on Tabroom. Judging follows the asynchronous release schedule.

• Impromptu Speaking — coaches are responsible for ensuring a near‑live performance is recorded and uploaded by the submission deadline.

Judging

Judges are required for all entries. Schools must provide judges according to their entry count.

Mission and Values

The Unified Forensics League is committed to:

• expanding access to speech and debate

• providing free online tournaments

• creating a welcoming, inclusive community

• supporting students across all backgrounds

We believe every student deserves a stage, a voice, and an opportunity to grow.
Thank you for joining us, we’re excited to see your performances and celebrate your expression.

Contact

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out.

Sincerely,
Vikesh Bhondave
Director of Unified Forensics League