Frequently Asked Questions:

There are often a lot of questions about how one competes in Speech and Debate, how a student can get started and what a parent does to support competition. Click on the “learn more” button below to read about the most commonly asked questions.

Parents

Many parents have questions about how and why students should get involved in Speech and Debate. Please visit our Judges link below to learn more about judging at tournaments.

Students

Students must attend or be attached to a participating, dues-paying school within the CVFl in order to compete. Students are expected to represent their school’s in accordance with their own school’s student code of conduct. Students can compete in any event that they chose and can compete in more than one event throughout the season.

Coaches

Coaches are the leaders of each team. They can be active teachers or advisors at each school. If you would like to be a coach, please consult your administration on the rules behind how each team is to be governed. If you are looking to start a team, read CHSSA’s resource for new teams (click here)
 

Adminsitration

Each school and school district has their own rules as to how competitive teams work. Administrators need t0 know that a team exists since principals or other administration are required to sign CHSSA forms which all a team to participate at the state and national level.