KickoffSEDA     starts its program year with a series of workshops that promote interest in     debate and speech, develop debate skills, and prepare students for the Round     I tournaments. SEDA staff and experienced workshop facilitators are also available     to give in-class workshops and presentations at any time. Please contact     SEDA for more details.

 

2011 Fall One-Day Workshops
Invitation
South One-Day Workshop - September 17, 2011
North One-Day Workshop - October 1, 2011

To register please fill out the Debater Workshop Registration form as well as the SEDA 2011-2012 Debater Membership form. Coaches please register your clubs with our Clubs and Coaches Workshop Registration Form.

You must also submit your Club Membership Application Form at this time.

Or, if you'd like to volunteer at one of this year's workshops please fill out our Volunteer Registration form.

SEDA Workshop Promotional Poster

Workshop Resources:

SEDA has provided a research package designed to help beginner debaters practice their research and debate skills.
The practice package resolution is "This House believes keeping animals as pets should be banned".
Feel free to download the package and use it as a debate tool.
Pets Research Package

 

 

 


You can view the information on these two debate workshop oppurtunities by following   the links below. If your school missed the workshops, contact SEDA to arrange for personalized workshops in your classrooms!

  • SEDA's one-day workshops for beginning debaters will be held in September with dates to be announced. Workshops take place in both Regina and Saskatoon.
  • If you can't make it to any of our yearly workshops contact SEDA and we will happily set up workshops with your club or school that fit into your schedule!

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.