All Qualifying Tournaments are LIMITED ENTRY TOURNAMENTS. This means that not every student will be attending these tournements. Entry into these tournaments are based on things such as attitude, work ethic, behavior, seniority, and competitive success. However ALL participation in these tournaments is at the discretion of the coaching staff. Participation in any of these tournaments is IN ADDITION TO TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS and cannot be used to meet that grade requirement.
2025-26 Post Season Schedule
Tournament
STATE
March 5-6, 2027 @ Cherokee Trail HS
Nat Quals
March 12-13, 2027 TBA
National Quals Congress
March 19, 2027 @ TBA
NSDA Nationals
June 12-19 in Phoenix, Az
STATE
March 5-6, 2027 @ Cherokee Trail HS
Nat Quals
March 12-13, 2027 TBA
National Quals Congress
March 19, 2027 @ TBA
NSDA Nationals
June 12-19 in Phoenix, Az
NSDA Nationals
The National Speech & Debate Tournament marks the capstone of high school speech and debate activities for more than 130,000 students around the country. To attend, students must place among the top competitors at their District Tournaments. Qualifiers compete for college scholarships in a variety of speech and debate events. The National Tournament has been hosted by cities across the nation. Final rounds are judged by blue ribbon panels including CEOs, former Cabinet members, stage and screen celebrities, sponsors, and acclaimed community members.
