Full Handbook
Practices
Practices are every Wednesday from 3:05-5:30. Wednesday practices are mandatory! Debaters also meet on Thursdays from 6pm-8pm at the Frisco Starbucks - if you are a debater, those practices are also mandatory! Seasonal athletes can talk to Wendy King if there is a recurring conflict with this.
Expectations
- Speech and Debate is a commitment. We expect a high level of both commitment and effort from each and every participating student.
- Competitors must be completely ready the Wednesday before a tournament to compete. Students will be expected to perform their piece or show their research to a member of the varsity team. If they are not prepared, they may not be invited to compete.
- Students are permitted to double or even triple enter in certain events, but those that do are expected to be completely prepared for all events.
Dress
Competitors at Speech and Debate tournaments are expected to be business professional. This means suits and ties, blazers and pencil skirts, etc. There are tons of great references on the internet, and our lovely varsity team has put together a Pinterest board showing great examples of what to wear at tournaments. Please remember that at tournaments, you are representing our school and are expected to put your best foot forward.
Entry Fee
There is a $10.00 entrance fee per event a student is entered in for a tournament. Once you've paid your fee, you are expected to commit to competing in your events.
Tournament General Info
Tournaments take place all day on Saturdays, and are sometimes overnight. This could mean either leaving Friday afternoon, or returning Sunday morning. We tend to compete bi-monthly, and the tournaments run from early November to March. See the full tournament schedule for details.