The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association (SEDA) is a charitable, non-profit organization that promotes speech and debate activities in English and French. The Association is active throughout the province from grades 5 through 12 and at the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan. The Association coordinates an annual program of speech and debate tournaments and other special activities, including a model legislature.

SEDA's staff, along with printed and audio-visual materials, are available to assist any individual or group interested in speech and debate. SEDA's registered charitable organization number is 11914 0077 RR0001. 

Patrons
Dr. Gordan Barnhart, Lieutenant-Governor
Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture, and Recreation
Saskatchewan Law Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Ayman Aboguddah
Mrs. Jacqui Shumiatcher
Luther College High School

Affiliations

Canadian Student Debating Federation (CSDF)
SaskCulture Inc.

Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association (SEDA)
1860 Lorne Street
Regina,Sk.
S4P 2L7

Our Sponsors

Saskatchewan Lotteries Sask Culture Canadian Student Debating Federation Law Foundation of Saskatchewan

News & Upcoming Events

  • TIV South All

    Mar. 2Friday, March 2, 2012Regina Huda School

    For more information, please visit the Tournament TIV Page.

  • TIV North All

    Mar. 9Friday, March 9, 2012University of Saskatchewan

    For more information, please visit the Tournament TIV page.

  • Coaches Forum

    Mar. 23Friday, March 23, 2012Walter Murray Collegiate

    Although there is no longer an AGM as part of Provincials, the SEDA Board will be hosting a Coaches Forum and Reception on Friday March 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Walter Murray Collegiate Library to discuss member concerns and other issues, as well as sharing any "how-to" tips.

     

    There will be activities and refreshments for students in the Walter Murray Cafeteria during this time.

  • SEDA Provincial Championships

    Mar. 24Saturday, March 24, 2012SHED, Saskatoon

    For more information please see the Provincials page. Provincials will be hosted by the Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters in Saskatoon at Walter Murray Collegiate on Saturday March 24th.

  • Model Legislature

    Mar. 31Saturday, March 31, 2012Legislative Building, Regina, SK

    The 2012 Model Legislature is tentatively Scheduled for Saturday March 31.

    Watch for details coming soon!

  • Donahoe Cup Debating Tournament

    Apr. 14Saturday, April 14, 2012Sacred Heart School of Halifax, Nova Scotia

    This is an invitational event.

    SEDA does not select delegates.

  • Junior Speech Nationals

    Apr. 20Friday, April 20, 2012Calgary, Alberta

    This is currently an invitational event.

    SEDA does not select delegates, however, we will accept applications on the hosts behalf, to a maximum of six applicants from Grades 7, 8 or 9.

  • McKercher Cup Mock Trials

    Apr. 21Saturday, April 21, 2012Saskatoon

    Visit the CBA - Sask website for complete details.

  • Sr. & Jr. Nationals

    Apr. 26Thursday, April 26, 2012Montreal, QC

    This year the Junior and Senior National Debate Championships will be held in conjunction in Montreal. To find out more information about the Senior and Junior National Debating Championships please see the Junior National information page on our website.

     

    Visit the Host web site for complete details!

  • National Seminar

    May. 8Tuesday, May 8, 2012Regina, SK

    The National Seminar will be taking place in Saskatchewan this year from May 8 to 13, 2012 (including travel days).

    For more information please see our National Seminar page. It will be updated frequently as SEDA continues to plan the event.