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May Programming
Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association
Email: info@saskdebate.com
Website: www.saskdebate.com
Location: 310 Wall Street Suite 207 Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N7
Phone: (306) 780-9243
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skdebate/
Twitter: @SEDA
Online Learning
Thank you to all those who filled out our summer programming survey! We hope to bring you fun and educational activities in the months to come. The workshops we are offering this month are stand alone seminars and will be FREE!
We will not be offering camp in its usual form this summer. Instead for June and July, SEDA will offer classes where you can attend multiple sessions and build your skill set! The classes will have a fee.
SEDA May Programs & Events
REFUTATION EFFICIENCY AND PRIORITIZATION
Learn how to improve your note taking, response structure, and overall quality of engagement! In this advanced workshop on refutation efficiency and prioritization, students will be developing tactics together to explore more complex styles of refutation. You can expect a mix of lecture, class discussion, and lots of practice applying newly discussed skills individually and in groups.
Who: This workshop is targeted towards students with several years of debate experience most likely in grades 7-12 (Intermediate and Open division debaters).
When: May 12th, 3:00-5:00 pm via Zoom
How: Register here! The deadline to register is May 9th, 2020.
A link to access the workshop will be sent out to all participants after registration closes.
Worlds School Debating Championships Qualifier - Online Event
UNDERSTANDING MOTIONS: MOTION ANALYSIS
Interpreting motions can be tricky. Oftentimes we miss key words and ideas which can make for a weak case or a bad debate overall. In this workshop on motion analysis, students will gain a basic understanding of how to break down motions to develop a stronger case. We will be looking specifically at how to break down motions and understanding how words in a resolution change the debate overall. You can expect a mix of lecture, class discussion, and lots of practice applying newly discussed skills individually and in groups.
Who: This workshop is targeted towards students with a basic understanding of debate, but are still building core skills. This is most likely students in grades 6-8 or novice high school debaters.
When: May 19th, 3:00-5:00 pm via Zoom
How: Register here! The deadline to register is May 15th, 2020. MOTIONS
A link to access the workshop will be sent out to all participants after registration closes.
MAKING REBUILDING MATTER
We often tell debaters that they failed to rebuild effectively, but what does that actually mean? Rebuilding can seem like this vague concept rather than an actual skill we employ in debate. In this workshop, students will learn why rebuilding matters, when it is necessary, and how to go about it. This workshop is designed specifically to target higher level debating including rebuilding in styles outside of nationals style. You can expect a mix of lecture, class discussion, and lots of practice applying newly discussed skills individually and in groups.
Who: This workshop is targeted towards students with several years of debate experience, most likely in grades 7-12 (Intermediate and Open division debaters). You should feel comfortable with impromptu debate and complex refutation.
When: May 26th, 3:00-5:00 pm via Zoom
How: Register here! The deadline to register is May 22nd, 2020.
A link to access the workshop will be sent out to all participants after registration closes.
Other Exciting Opportunities
FDT Public Speaking Contest
The Fostering Debate Academy in Vancouver has created an online speech contest to promote positive activities for youth amidst the Covid-19 quarantine, and to raise money for Food Banks Canada. Any one in grades 4 to 12 can participate and there are cash prizes of up to $3000! Click here for all the details: https://fdtacademy.com/publicspeakingcontest/
This event is not run by SEDA, but we encourage SEDA students to participate.
Saskatchewan Spring Online Debate Tournament
On May 8th and 9th Saskatchewan students in grades 7 to 9 will compete in the Saskatchewan Spring Online Debate Tournament on Discord. This tournament is being run by SK High School debaters, who want to provide an opportunity for Intermediate and Novice debaters to debate in an unconventional and unique tournament. This tournament is student-run and independent from SEDA’s official season. We wish the organizers and competitors good luck in this new format!
Simon Lono Invitational
The first annual Simon Lono Invitational Debate Tournament hosted by the Newfoundland and Labrador Speech and Debate Union (NLSDU) will take place on May 15-17, 2020. It is open to grades 9 - 12. Please read the invitation linked below for the tournament and registration information. As this is not a SEDA event, all questions should be directed to the contacts given on the event invitation.
If you are willing to judge, please register through the event invitation below.