National Speech & Debate Association
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What you'll need
AZ-district-level qualifier tournament for the National Speech & Debate Tournament held each June. Students compete in events like Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, Policy, Original Oratory, and Dramatic Interpretation. Top finishers advance to nationals.
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