Team Resources
Speech Events
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Public Address
Individual, formal events with a goal to persuade, inform, or entertain.
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Interpretation
Individual, character-based events that are dramatic and/or humorous in nature.
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Limited Preparation
Political or humorous speeches based on a prompt given prior to the performance.
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Group Events
Theatrical group events of two or more of a humorous or dramatic nature.
2024-2025 Bellevue West Forensics Handbook
Forensics Organizations and Resources
National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA)
As the national authority on public speaking and debate, the National Speech & Debate Association provides the infrastructure for speech and debate competitions around the world. The NSDA creates a platform for youth voices to be heard and celebrated, which culminates with an annual National Tournament, the pinnacle of public speaking.
National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC)
The National Individual Events Tournament of Champions will bring the nation’s best and brightest students and teachers in Oral Interpretation and Public Address together to participate in a Tournament of Champions. For teachers and coaches NIETOC will provide helpful workshops, networking opportunities with programs nationwide, and the opportunity to judge some of the best performances in the nation. For students, NIETOC will provide an educational workshop focused on improving speaking skills, excellent competition and a chance to meet speech competitors from all over the nation.