The NJSDL is the organization for New Jersey’s vote for the 2025-2026 Policy Debate Topic.
AND THE FINAL TWO ARE….. THE ARTIC and MILITARY PRESENCE. Details can be accessed here
Please cast your vote for the final choice! Form to vote: Please only one vote per school.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczCs1G9VW60kzEjOuO_x0Dw9WUBUMqfanYNs7GkmltQuIm3g/viewform
You can review the topics athttps://www.nfhs.org/articles/five-suggested-debate-topics-for-2025-26/
Also included:
2024 Nationals Highlights!
2024-2025 Tournament Calendar
Registration Forms
Judge Trainings
Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_XyrtFGiwG_JW2hdyZ3NEA_qdizI2jKjhIubqiGzmXw/edit to access our calendar of league events.
The New Jersey District will be hosing our Big Questions qualifier at the Newark Tech tournament on March 9th. Pending the number of entries, we may have virtual rounds extend into Sunday (or if teams agree, we will host elimination rounds at a mutually-agreeable locations during the following week).
Here are some resources you can share with students. Once again, only NSDA member schools may enter the BQ District Qualifier. And students must be active members of NSDA (25 points with paid dues).
Deadline is Monday, 3/4/24 @ 11:59PM. – Registration is at tabroom.com
NSDA Big Questions Resource Page
NSDA Big Questions Starter Pack
2023 NSDA BQ Debate Final Round – This is a different topic, but can provide students a great example of how BQ works.
All the information you need to participate in the New Jersey District tournament series!
We welcome everyone to join us on October 21st at Summit High School for a day of learning for both students, parents, coaches and educators. The first half of the day will feature workshops for those new to speech and debate activities! In addition, we will have teacher and judge workshops for those who would like to learn how they can share in New Jersey speech and debate activities.
Summit High School will once again offer their ‘suit swap’ where students can donate their old suits and/or pick up a new-ish one at a great price!!
Lunch and snacks will be sold at the event. Our teachers, coaches and judges will be provided lunch free-of-charge.
We welcome everyone who is interested in learning more about the NJSDL events and tournaments!! Click the following link in order to register!
Interest/Registration Form for Educators, Coaches, Parents and Judges
If you’re an educator who plans on bringing students for the workshop portion of the event, please complete this Student Registration/Workshop Form for each student so we can plan for an appropriate amount of space and instructors.
We will be posting more detailed information as the date draws closer.
| ADULT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (Coach, Educators, Parents and Judges Welcome!) Student workshops schedule will be posted as soon as it is finalized. | ||||
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration | |||
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Teaching Speech or | Tournaments 101 | ||
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Late Registration I | |||
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Teaching Debate or | Judge Training | ||
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Worlds / Parliamentary or | Judge Training | ||
| 12:30 – 1:30 | LUNCH / Late Registration II | |||
| 1:45 – 3:00 | Round 1 – Adults can observe and practice judging rounds w/ debrief. | |||
| 3:15 – 4:30 | Round 2 – Adults can observe and practice judging rounds w/ debrief. | |||
| 4:45 – 5:00 | Closing Ceremony | |||