"The opposite of a correct statment is a false statement.
The opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth."
~Niels Bohr



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Asked to judge a debate?
Look no further for all the information you need to confidently participate.

Thanks to all the judges who volunteer: our debate tournaments are dependant upon your involvement.

For help with how to judge a debate head over to our SEDA Judge's Section.

New to debate?
SEDA's Step-By-Step Guide to debate covers everything you need to know to get started.
Step-by-Step Guide
Étape-par-Étape
Bilingual debate unit
Guide to Speech
2005 General Speech Rubric/Ballot

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You can order print resources or borrow a video from SEDA's lending library to assist you in the classroom. Some videos are also available for purchase.
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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.