WHO WE ARE
American Speech and Debate Association offers competitive speech and debate for youth ages 12-18 years old. Our goal is to teach the rising generation to speak eloquently and respectfully as well as to be an attentive and considerate listener.
Competitive Events
For the 2022-2023 season, American Speech and Debate Association will offer 3 speech categories and 2 debate categories.
Speech
American Speech and Debate Association offers the following speech categories:
- Limited Preparation Speeches
- Platform Speeches
- Interpretation Speeches
Debate
ASDA offers the following debate categories:
- Team Policy Debate
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate
JOIN US TODAY
Join a Speech and Debate Club Near You
We are ready to help your reach your speech and debate goals!
Events
MAY
19 & 20
ASDA National Championship
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas
JUN
5 – 9
Speech & Debate Camp in Partnership with DFW Speech & Debate
Florida
JUN
13 – 15
Debate Camp in Partnership with DFW Speech & Debate
Utah
JUL
27 – 29
Debate Camp in Partnership with DFW Speech & Debate
Texas
AUG
4 & 5
Online Speech & Debate Camp in Partnership with DFW Speech & Debate
Online
AUG
11 & 12
Speech Camp in Partnership with DFW Speech & Debate
Arizona
