Wondering how to qualify for local and national events?

What are the speaking times for each style? What are the Rules?

To Read More, view the 2011-12 Constitution and Policy Manual.

 

What does the Contsitution and Policy Manual cover?

Part I - Constitution

I) Name of the Association

II) Objective of the Association

III) Dissolution of the Association

IV) Functioning of the Association

A) The Constitution, Bylaws and Policies

B) Regions

C) Membership

D) Special General Meetings

E) Board of Directors

 

Part II- Policy Manual

V) Policies - Administration

A) Employees of the Association

B) Signing Authorities

C) Auditing

D) Fiscal Year

E) Financial Powers

F) Travel, Accommodation and Meals

 

VI) Policies - Code of Conduct

A) Student Debaters and Volunteers

B) School-based and parent Coaches

C) Student Mentors

D) Board of Directors and Staff Members

 

VII) Policies - Debate and Speech Activities

A) Local Activities

B) Inter-provincial Activities

C) Travel Reimbursements

 

VIII) Policies - Speech Activities

A) Categories

 

IX) Policies - Debate Activities

A) Debate Categories

B) Eligibility

C) Debate Formats

D) General Rules of Debate

E) Debate Fees

 

IX) Policies - Board Conflict of Interest Policy

IX) Policies - Privacy Policy

XII) Policies - Membership Policy NEW!

XIII) Policies - Travel Funding Policy NEW!

XIV) Policies - Donor Policy NEW!

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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.