Welcome to the 5th Annual Charger Challenge

December 4–6, 2026
Corner Canyon High School | Draper, Utah

At Corner Canyon Speech & Debate, we believe tournaments should do more than determine winners. They should build confidence, develop leadership, foster community, and create memorable experiences that encourage students to remain involved in speech and debate.

Whether your students are attending their first novice tournament or competing for a Tournament of Champions bid, we hope Charger Challenge becomes one of the highlights of your season.

The Charger Challenge was created to provide a national-circuit tournament experience that is accessible, affordable, and community-focused for students throughout the Intermountain West.

Last season, Charger Challenge welcomed more than 700 students from 44 schools across five states. We anticipate reaching capacity again this year. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Tournament Highlights:

Tournament of Champions Bids & NIETOC Speech Bids
**Offered in partnership with Alta Silver & Black **

• Policy Debate — Quarterfinals Bid
• Public Forum Debate — Semifinals Bid
• Lincoln-Douglas Debate — Finals Bid
• Speech Events — Top 6
• Interpretation Events — Top 3

Charger Challenge has three objectives:

Opportunity
A variety of speech, debate, congress, supplemental, and asynchronous events allows students to compete in multiple events throughout the weekend. Double entry is strongly encouraged.

Recognition
Our awards ceremonies celebrate achievements while inspiring continued participation.

Over 250 custom medals of unique designs, 45 trophies, 25 student recognition awards, and 8 team awards will be presented throughout the tournament.

Charger Awards 2025

Community
Charger Challenge emphasizes belonging by creating third spaces and places where students can connect, build friendships and find community.

Throughout the tournament students can visit tabling events featuring local universities, SafeUT, and our National Honor Society. The popular Charger Vibe Station, features games, student clothing swap event, Charger Bingo, horoscopes, poetry on demand and prizes.

10AM-1PM.png

Watch our tournament recap video from last year:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR-SBahiZj6/?igsh=MXg4a2M3amhvdXo5YQ==

Tournament Schedule:

Charger 2026 Schedule

Friday–Sunday, December 4–6

• TOC Policy, TOC PF, & TOC LD Debate

Friday, December 4

• Congress
• Novice Congress
  
• Novice Policy Debate
• Novice Lincoln Douglas
• Novice Public Forum

Saturday, December 5

• Speech Events
• Novice Speech Events
• Interpretation Events
• Supplemental Events

Events Offered:

Debate

• TOC Policy Debate
• TOC Public Forum
• TOC Lincoln-Douglas
• Congressional Debate
• Novice Congressional Debate
  
• Novice Policy Debate
  
• Novice Lincoln Douglas
• Novice Public Forum

Speech

• Informative Speaking
• Original Oratory
• U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking
• International Extemporaneous Speaking
  
• Impromptu Speaking

Novice Speech

• Informative Speaking
• Original Oratory
• Impromptu Speaking

Interpretation

• Dramatic Interpretation
• Humorous Interpretation
• Duo Interpretation
• Program Oral Interpretation (POI)
• Original Poetry & Prose

Supplemental Events

• World Schools
• Spar
• Holiday Story Telling
  
• Improv

Asynchronous Speech

• Informative Speaking
• Original Oratory
• Declamation
• Pro/Con Challenge
  
• After-Dinner Speech
  
• Editorial Commentary (EdCom)

Asynchronous Interpretation

• Dramatic Interpretation
• Humorous Interpretation
• POI
• Storytelling
• Poetry

Asynchronous Theatrical Events

• Lip Sync
  
• Musical Theater
• One-Act Plays
• News Anchor

Asynchronous Events – FAQs

Asynchronous FAQ

Awards

• Octafinal Events — Top 16
• Congress & Semifinal Events — Top 10
• Finals, & Novice Speech — Top 5
• Asynchronous Events — Top 3

Special Recognition Awards

• Top 5 Sweepstakes
• Best Team Vibe Award
• Student Leadership Awards
• Best Aesthetic Award
• Additional Special Recognition Awards

Entry Fees: (UDCA and Out-of-State fee tables)

Fee Table 2026

Thank you for considering Charger Challenge. We hope to see your team in Draper this December.

Sincerely,

Corner Canyon Speech & Debate,

Jonathan B. Spencer, CFP®, MBA-Head Coach

Mike Shakleford -Co-Tournament Director

Tamara Townsend, Esq-Assistant Coach

Liam Kingery-Assistant Coach

Jared Collette, Ph.D.-Speech & Debate Instructor