National Tournament
The National Speech & Debate Tournament is the largest academic competition for middle school and high school students in the world. To attend nationals, students must place among the top competitors at one of 110 district tournaments. Qualifiers to the National Tournament compete for college scholarships in one of 11 main events—Policy Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate, Congressional Debate-House, Congressional Debate-Senate, Original Oratory, United States Extemporaneous Speaking, International Extemporaneous Speaking, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, and Duo Interpretation—as well as seven consolation and supplemental events.
2015 National Speech & Debate Tournament
Location: Dallas, Texas
High School Dates: June 14-19
Middle School Dates: June 16-19
Watch highlights from the 2014 National Tournament below
History and Results
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Future Host Sites
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2016 |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
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2017 |
Birmingham, Alabama |
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