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The Minnesota Homeschool Speech & Debate (MNHS&D) Committee does not necessarily endorse all the events, activities, or resources listed on this website. Announcements are listed for your information only. As parents, only you can decide what is appropriate for your children. Take time to personally check all websites included here before allowing your children access to them. Make wise decisions based on Biblical precepts.
10/28/2008
A new Team Policy Debate Class is beginning in St. Cloud! Objective: To teach the basics of Homeschool Debate using the National NCFCA standards and guidelines. 2008-09 Resolution: Resolved: That the United States Federal Government should significantly change its policy toward India. Meeting Information: Thursdays, 5-6:30p.m. (November 6, 13, 20, December 4,
11, 18, January 8) For more information, contact mnhs&d@gmail.com Practice Policy Debate Tournament - Iowa Debate teams are invited to participate in a Policy Debate Tournament in Brit, Iowa on November 22. There will be 5 debate rounds with a full tab and awards. NCFCA rules will be followed. Click Here for registration information. Groups or individuals who are thinking about starting a debate club and would like to view the process are invited to attend! 09/29/2008 Go to Top
Beginning & Junior Speaker Practice Tournament Heartland Homeschool Speech Club Students announce a practice tournament on November 1st. It is open to juniors (speakers age 11 and under) and first-time speakers between 12 and 15 years. This is a great way for young speakers to practice speaking in a fun, low-stress environment!
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Cost: $10/speaker, $25/family maximum, payable at the tournament We are also looking for student judges with a minimum of two years competitive speaking experience. If the student judge is age 15 or older, one year of experience is required. For Registration and judge signup information go to the Tournaments page. A New Debate Club is starting:
Metro Edge Homeschool Debate Team
Address: The church will be open from 6:00 PM. Please come a little early so we can start promptly at 6:30 PM. The format is team policy debate. The 2008-2009 debate resolution is: "The United States Federal Governmentshould significantly change its foreign policy towards India." Students age 13 and up are welcome. This club will train novice debaters and provide experience and work on debate skills for more experienced debaters. The debate year culminates with a Minnesota state tournament in March, and if qualified, a regional tournament in April and a National tournament in June. Since this is a team activity, please be aware that if you join the club, we ask that you commit to participating in the scrimmages and tournaments. It's not too late to join. Hope to see you there! For more information contact: mnhsnd@gmail.com Attention Minnesota debaters and coaches:
If you are a debate coach or teacher and have students who may who may have an interest in practicing/competing at a practice tournament or a qualifying tournament in Minnesota, please send this information to mnhs&d@gmail.com:
Coaches, if you would like to hold a practice tournament, contact MNHS&D at mnhsnd@gmail.com for more information on:
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