AMERICAN SPEECH &
DEBATE ASSOCIATION

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

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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