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It has been a fun first half of the season! We hosted 7 tournaments so far, 2 in-person and 5 online. A heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of judges who volunteered their time. Your support makes these events possible! Thank you as well to the coaches at Luther College High School and Centennial Collegiate for hosting our in-person events. |
It has been a fun first half of the season! We hosted 7 tournaments so far, 2 in-person and 5 online. A heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of judges who volunteered their time. Your support makes these events possible! Thank you as well to the coaches at Luther College High School and Centennial Collegiate for hosting our in-person events. |
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| Twenty students attend our British Parliamentary Style Tournaments on October 18 and 25. Some were trying the style for the first time. Two teams qualified to represent Saskatchewan at the British Parliamentary Debate Championship. One standout motion was this house would implement filial responsibility laws |
Twenty students attend our British Parliamentary Style Tournaments on October 18 and 25. Some were trying the style for the first time. Two teams qualified to represent Saskatchewan at the British Parliamentary Debate Championship. One standout motion was this house would implement filial responsibility laws |
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Our first in-person tournament of the year, hosted at Centennial Colligate on November 1, saw a record breaking 102 students from grades 5 to 12, including a French Language division. We filled a bus with students and volunteers from the Regina! The elementary prepared motion was this house believes expanding the use of AI (artificial Intelligence) will do more harm than good. The high school prepared motion was this house, as the United States government, would nationalize the AI sector. |
Our first in-person tournament of the year, hosted at Centennial Colligate on November 1, saw a record breaking 102 students from grades 5 to 12, including a French Language division. We filled a bus with students and volunteers from the Regina! The elementary prepared motion was this house believes expanding the use of AI (artificial Intelligence) will do more harm than good. The high school prepared motion was this house, as the United States government, would nationalize the AI sector. |
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Elementary students tackled impromptu motions at Tournament 3 on November 8, given only 30 minutes to prepare each round. A favourite motion of the day was this house believes that student evaluations of teachers should influence their pay. |
Elementary students tackled impromptu motions at Tournament 3 on November 8, given only 30 minutes to prepare each round. A favourite motion of the day was this house believes that student evaluations of teachers should influence their pay. |
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| Eighteen students practiced their public speaking skills at our online Speech tournament on November 22. We were thrilled to invite 7 students to attend the National Speech Championship in Winnipeg in February. Some of the persuasive speech topics the students chose included pollution, fast fashion, social media, volunteering, the opioid crisis, and Canadian health care. |
Eighteen students practiced their public speaking skills at our online Speech tournament on November 22. We were thrilled to invite 7 students to attend the National Speech Championship in Winnipeg in February. Some of the persuasive speech topics the students chose included pollution, fast fashion, social media, volunteering, the opioid crisis, and Canadian health care. |
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Tournament 4, hosted at Luther College High School in Regina on November 29, welcomed students from Regina, Estevan, Swift Current, and Yorkton, plus another French division. We filled a bus with students and volunteers from Saskatoon! The elementary prepared motion was this house believes the United Nations has failed. The high school prepared motion was this house supports Africa's alignment with China. |
Tournament 4, hosted at Luther College High School in Regina on November 29, welcomed students from Regina, Estevan, Swift Current, and Yorkton, plus another French division. We filled a bus with students and volunteers from Saskatoon! The elementary prepared motion was this house believes the United Nations has failed. The high school prepared motion was this house supports Africa's alignment with China. |
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Tournament 5 on December 13 was one of our largest virtual events with 70 students, 45 judges, and 20 observers. This interesting impromptu motion was debated by all age divisions: this house would legally punish individuals who fail to assist a person in danger when doing so would not place them at serious risk. Want to help us celebrate the winners? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to cheer on student achievements. |
Tournament 5 on December 13 was one of our largest virtual events with 70 students, 45 judges, and 20 observers. This interesting impromptu motion was debated by all age divisions: this house would legally punish individuals who fail to assist a person in danger when doing so would not place them at serious risk. Want to help us celebrate the winners? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to cheer on student achievements. |
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National British Parliamentary Championship |
National British Parliamentary Championship |
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| Congratulations Walter Murray Collegiate students Yusef S. & Hudson D. and Ibrahim H. & Joyce X. who travelled to Calgary14 - 16 November to represent Saskatchewan at the National British Parliamentary Championship. |
Congratulations Walter Murray Collegiate students Yusef S. & Hudson D. and Ibrahim H. & Joyce X. who travelled to Calgary14 - 16 November to represent Saskatchewan at the National British Parliamentary Championship. |
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| We were proud of both teams’ performance at the highly competitive event. Joyce and Ibrahim made it to the semi-finals and finished as 8th and 3rd speakers overall. Thank you to Will for running practice rounds and to Anwyn for chaperoning and judging at the event. |
We were proud of both teams’ performance at the highly competitive event. Joyce and Ibrahim made it to the semi-finals and finished as 8th and 3rd speakers overall. Thank you to Will for running practice rounds and to Anwyn for chaperoning and judging at the event. |
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Speech and Debate Academy |
Speech and Debate Academy |
Speech and Debate Academy (SDA) is our 10-week evening program where students strengthen their critical thinking, public speaking, and debate skills in a fun, supportive environment. This Fall, SDA ran in Regina, Saskatoon, and online with nearly 70 students participating! Students played games, learned debate skills, and practiced debate in an encouraging setting. Thank you to École Canadienne-Française - Pavillon Gustave-Dubois in Saskatoon and Luther College High School for hosting. Our Winter Term begins the second week of January with classes for grades 5 to 12. - Saskatoon classes – Thursday evenings
- Regina Classes – Monday evenings
- Virtual classes – Wednesday or Friday evenings
Returning Students We know lots of people have registered already. We recommend registering early to secure your spot! New Students Try before you buy! To encourage new students to try out the classes, the first class is introductory and fun. Payment is not due until after your first class. Families are invited to stay for the first class for a family information session to learn about our programs and ask questions. |
Speech and Debate Academy (SDA) is our 10-week evening program where students strengthen their critical thinking, public speaking, and debate skills in a fun, supportive environment. This Fall, SDA ran in Regina, Saskatoon, and online with nearly 70 students participating! Students played games, learned debate skills, and practiced debate in an encouraging setting. Thank you to École Canadienne-Française - Pavillon Gustave-Dubois in Saskatoon and Luther College High School for hosting. Our Winter Term begins the second week of January with classes for grades 5 to 12. - Saskatoon classes – Thursday evenings
- Regina Classes – Monday evenings
- Virtual classes – Wednesday or Friday evenings
Returning Students We know lots of people have registered already. We recommend registering early to secure your spot! New Students Try before you buy! To encourage new students to try out the classes, the first class is introductory and fun. Payment is not due until after your first class. Families are invited to stay for the first class for a family information session to learn about our programs and ask questions. |
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| Our Mentor Coordinator, Chelsea Holt, has trained 10 mentors, both high school and university students, to deliver engaging workshops. Mentors visited Regina Huda School and the Dar-Ul-Falah Islamis Center, helping students build confidence and learn critical thinking skills. Our mentors are available in 2026! If your school or community group would like to book free debate workshops, please reach out to Chelsea at chelseah@saskdebate.com |
Our Mentor Coordinator, Chelsea Holt, has trained 10 mentors, both high school and university students, to deliver engaging workshops. Mentors visited Regina Huda School and the Dar-Ul-Falah Islamis Center, helping students build confidence and learn critical thinking skills. Our mentors are available in 2026! If your school or community group would like to book free debate workshops, please reach out to Chelsea at chelseah@saskdebate.com |
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Welcome New Board Members |
Welcome New Board Members |
Thank you to Rafay Ahmed and Jason Xiao for their service to the SEDA board. Three new board members were elected to the board at our Annual General Meeting on November 6. Welcome Anthony Galipeau, Gabriel Swetlikoff, and Rasha Elamoshy. |
Thank you to Rafay Ahmed and Jason Xiao for their service to the SEDA board. Three new board members were elected to the board at our Annual General Meeting on November 6. Welcome Anthony Galipeau, Gabriel Swetlikoff, and Rasha Elamoshy. |
- Tournament 6 - January 17th, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon
- Team Canada Qualifier - January 24th, Saskatoon
- Tournament 7 - January 31, Online
- Tournament 8, February 7, Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon
- Speech Tournament 3 - February 28, Online
- Provincial Championship - March 13 & 14 - Hybrid event both online and at Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon.
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- Tournament 6 - January 17th, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon
- Team Canada Qualifier - January 24th, Saskatoon
- Tournament 7 - January 31, Online
- Tournament 8, February 7, Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon
- Speech Tournament 3 - February 28, Online
- Provincial Championship - March 13 & 14 - Hybrid event both online and at Walter Murray Collegiate, Saskatoon.
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Water bottles and a mitten have been left at tournaments/workshops. If these items are yours, please call us at 306-780-9243 to schedule a time for you to pick them up from the SEDA office. |
Water bottles and a mitten have been left at tournaments/workshops. If these items are yours, please call us at 306-780-9243 to schedule a time for you to pick them up from the SEDA office. |
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New Office & Holiday Hours |
New Office & Holiday Hours |
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SEDA has moved to a new office in the Wall Street Common office building. We are now in suite 112 on the main floor. Peter and Lindsay are enjoying having a window in the office! The office will be closed from Monday December 22 to Friday December 26. We hope you have a restful holiday season. |
SEDA has moved to a new office in the Wall Street Common office building. We are now in suite 112 on the main floor. Peter and Lindsay are enjoying having a window in the office! The office will be closed from Monday December 22 to Friday December 26. We hope you have a restful holiday season. |
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If there are urgent matters between December 29 and January 5, please direct them to Peter at director@saskdebate.com or 306 780 9243. |
If there are urgent matters between December 29 and January 5, please direct them to Peter at director@saskdebate.com or 306 780 9243. |
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| The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association is a charity non-profit organization. We envision a world where youth have the confidence and skills to engage in reasoned discourse on complex and difficult issues. info@saskdebate.com |
The Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association is a charity non-profit organization. We envision a world where youth have the confidence and skills to engage in reasoned discourse on complex and difficult issues. info@saskdebate.com |
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Your donation helps keep our programs affordable & accessible. |
Your donation helps keep our programs affordable & accessible. |
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Stay connected & follow us on social media. |
Stay connected & follow us on social media. |
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