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October 2024

Voice

October 2024

Spotlight on Students

This summer camp experience was really fun. I had a chance to interact with new people and expand my debating skills. The instructors make class both interesting and helpful and are really great when it comes to questions. Overall I think it is well organized and I'm glad to be able to attend.

-Grade 7 Student

Welcome Week

This September, we welcomed over 60 students to eight introductory speech and debate workshops both online and in-person. A big thank you to Centennial Collegiate and Luther College High School for hosting these in-person events in Saskatoon and Regina.

Welcome Week remains a fantastic opportunity to introduce new students to debate and offer a refresher for returning members after the summer break.

Thank you to volunteers Jenn P. and William L. for helping the SEDA staff run the workshops.

Welcome Week remains a fantastic opportunity to introduce new students to debate and offer a refresher for returning members after the summer break.

Thank you to volunteers Jenn P. and William L. for helping the SEDA staff run the workshops.

Speech and Debate Academy

Speech & Debate Academy (SDA) is an after-school program where youth have an opportunity to learn critical thinking skills and practice public speaking and debate. They are encouraged to express their own opinions in thoughtful and creative ways.

Classes are available for students in Grades 5 to 12.

Classes are available in Saskatoon, Regina, and online.

We are also offering an advanced Debate Academy class in Saskatoon led by accomplished debate coach Elyn Achtymichuk-Hardy.

Term 2 of Advanced Debate Academy will focus on World Schools Debate Style.

Classes are available for students in Grades 5 to 12.

Classes are available in Saskatoon, Regina, and online.

We are also offering an advanced Debate Academy class in Saskatoon led by accomplished debate coach Elyn Achtymichuk-Hardy.

Term 2 of Advanced Debate Academy will focus on World Schools Debate Style.

Learn More & Register

Tournament 2

Date: November 2, 2024

Location: Centennial Collegiate High School, Saskatoon

Divisions/Grades: Students in grade 5 to 12.

Style: Canadian National Style

Rounds: 2 rounds prepared, 1 round impromptu

The prepared motion is on the event page!

Thanks to the generous support of Centennial Collegiate for the tournament venue, we are able to provide a pizza lunch. The pizza lunch will be provided for debaters, coaches, judges, and volunteers.

Date: November 2, 2024

Location: Centennial Collegiate High School, Saskatoon

Divisions/Grades: Students in grade 5 to 12.

Style: Canadian National Style

Rounds: 2 rounds prepared, 1 round impromptu

The prepared motion is on the event page!

Thanks to the generous support of Centennial Collegiate for the tournament venue, we are able to provide a pizza lunch. The pizza lunch will be provided for debaters, coaches, judges, and volunteers.

Learn More & Register

Referral Program

Receive a $15 credit towards a SEDA program for referring a new member!

We are excited to implement a referral program this year. If a returning student member successfully refers a new student to join SEDA, the returning student receives a $15 credit towards their next SEDA program. Once the new member joins, the credit will be allocated automatically to the referring member.

Receive a $15 credit towards a SEDA program for referring a new member!

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting is an important part of the governance cycle of SEDA.

It is an opportunity for the board to share what SEDA has been doing this past year, and answer any questions you might have.

The Annual General Meeting is an important part of the governance cycle of SEDA.

It is an opportunity for the board to share what SEDA has been doing this past year, and answer any questions you might have.

For the purposes of the AGM only clubs with paid memberships can vote. The membership will vote on:

approving audited financial statements
motions brought forward,
appointments to the Board of Directors, and
elect auditors for the new year.

There will also be an opportunity for dialogue with members at the AGM.

Our virtual AGM will be October 30, 7:00 - 8:15 PM.

For the purposes of the AGM only clubs with paid memberships can vote. The membership will vote on:

approving audited financial statements
motions brought forward,
appointments to the Board of Directors, and
elect auditors for the new year.

There will also be an opportunity for dialogue with members at the AGM.

Our virtual AGM will be October 30, 7:00 - 8:15 PM.

Join the SEDA Board

Do You Want to Join the Board?

Our board is responsible for setting SEDA's strategic direction. Board members are actively involved in creating policies, strategic planning, and financial planning and budgeting.

All board members are expected to:

Be at least 18 years old
Support our mission and vision
Meet approximately 12 - 18 times per year

Do You Want to Join the Board?

Our board is responsible for setting SEDA's strategic direction. Board members are actively involved in creating policies, strategic planning, and financial planning and budgeting.

All board members are expected to:

Be at least 18 years old
Support our mission and vision
Meet approximately 12 - 18 times per year

Apply for a position on the board

2024 Competition Schedule

Tournament registration opens on our website two weeks before the tournament date and closes one week before the tournament date. Each competing student needs to complete a registration form.

We are actively working with coaches & schools to finalize tournament locations. If a tournament detail is listed as TBD, that means 'to be determined.' We will confirm event details as soon as possible on the event pages.

Tournament registration opens on our website two weeks before the tournament date and closes one week before the tournament date. Each competing student needs to complete a registration form.

Events Calendar

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.

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