The gateway to the largest high school level competition: NSDA Districts

We celebrate our executive committee's accomplishments in qualifying for NSDA Nationals.

Our CEO, Abhishek Bhagat, qualified in Congressional Debate (House). He was also the district champion!

Our COO, Vibhu Kanna, qualified in Congressional Debate (House).

Our Curriculum Director, Landon Moore, qualified in Congressional Debate (House).

Our Curriculum Coach, Nihilesh Pari, qualified in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking.

Our Community Outreach Manager, Jayden Yu, qualified in Original Oratory.

Our Public Relations Director, Idara Etuks, qualified in Congressional Debate (Senate). She was also a district champion!

Along with the success of our executive board, hundreds of other high school students will gather to compete. Read more about NSDA districts and nationals below.

The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) is an organization that promotes the development of critical thinking, effective communication, and leadership skills in high school students through speech and debate competitions. One of the ways that the NSDA does this is through its district tournaments, which allow students to qualify for the national tournament.

District tournaments are held in various regions across the country and are open to NSDA member schools. These tournaments offer students the opportunity to compete in a variety of speech and debate events, including policy debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate, public forum debate, congressional debate, extemporaneous speaking, original oratory, and dramatic interpretation, among others.

The district tournaments are structured in a way that allows students to earn points based on their performance in each event. The points that students earn at these tournaments are tallied up, and the top performers in each event are awarded qualification to the national tournament.

The national tournament, also known as the National Speech and Debate Tournament, is the culminating event of the NSDA's competitive season. It is held annually in June and brings together thousands of high school students from all over the country to compete in speech and debate events.

Qualifying for the national tournament is a significant accomplishment for high school students who participate in speech and debate. It requires a great deal of hard work, dedication, and skill to perform at a high enough level to earn qualification. For many students, qualifying for nationals is the highlight of their high school career.

The NSDA's district tournaments provide students with an opportunity to showcase their skills and compete against their peers from other schools. They also allow students to receive feedback from experienced judges, which can help them improve their skills and become better speakers and debaters.

In addition to providing students with a competitive outlet, speech and debate can also have a positive impact on their personal and academic lives. Participating in speech and debate can help students develop critical thinking and analytical skills, improve their public speaking abilities, and gain confidence in their ability to communicate effectively.

In conclusion, the National Speech and Debate Association's district tournaments are an excellent opportunity for high school students to showcase their skills, receive feedback from experienced judges, and qualify for the national tournament. These tournaments are a testament to the NSDA's commitment to promoting critical thinking, effective communication, and leadership skills in high school students, and they have the potential to have a positive impact on the personal and academic lives of those who participate.