Invitation

Kick off the 2026–2027 speech and debate season at the Stagecoach Classic on September 26, 2026. As one of the nation's first NIETOC bid tournaments of the season and the first outside of Texas, the Stagecoach Classic offers competitors an opportunity to begin their journey to the 2027 National Individual Events Tournament of Champions. Tennessee schools will also have the opportunity to earn bids to the 2027 THSSDL State Tournament.

The Stagecoach Classic features separate high school and middle school divisions, allowing programs to bring competitors at every level for a full day of competition.

We will be offering the following events:

High School: Dramatic Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Extemporaneous Speaking, Humorous Interpretation, Impromptu Speaking, Improvisational Duet Acting, Informative Speaking, Original Oratory, Original Spoken Word Poetry, Poetry, Program of Oral Interpretation, Prose, Storytelling, TV Broadcasting, Public Forum Debate (September/October topic), and Panther's Podium.

Middle School: Dramatic Interpretation, Duet Improvisation, Duo Interpretation, Extemporaneous Speaking, Humorous Interpretation, Impromptu Speaking, Informative Speaking, Original Oratory, Poetry, Prose, Storytelling, TV Broadcasting, and Public Forum Debate (September/October topic).

Registration opens August 26!