Tournament calendar

READY TO
RESPOND.

Competition gives students a chance to put preparation into action, meet debaters from other schools, and learn from every round.

Moody debate students gathered on an auditorium stage
Moody students gather on stage at a debate event.
Next tournament

The Moody Middle School Debate Tournament

October 24thMoody Middle School
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Our next tournament is on October 24th, 2026.

Coming up

UPCOMING
TOURNAMENT.

One tournament will appear here when the club receives confirmed details.

Date to be announced

Next tournament

Tournament name, location, and registration information will be added after the announcement.

PAST TOURNAMENTS.

Photos, experiences, and lessons from our past competitions.

Tournament photo

Ankit and Alaina with their 3rd place medals

October

The Moody Middle School Debate Tournament

In this competition, we went up against high schoolers on the spot! We quickly adapted to the situation, and one of our PF teams (Ankit Pawar and Alaina Wei) even won 3rd place!

Your first tournament

KNOW WHAT
TO EXPECT.

Exact schedules and rules vary, so always follow the instructions provided for the confirmed tournament.

BEFORE

Confirm the plan.

Check your event, arrival time, location, and sponsor instructions. Finish your case, speech, legislation work, or research before tournament day.

DURING

Compete and listen.

Find each assigned room, arrive with time to settle in, follow the judge’s directions, treat every competitor respectfully, and write down useful feedback.

AFTER

Turn feedback into progress.

Save ballots or comments when available, identify one strength and one improvement, then revise materials before the next practice or tournament.

Tournament checklist

PACK WITH A PURPOSE.

  • Confirmed schedule and tournament location
  • Case, speech, blocks, legislation, or research for your event
  • Evidence and notes in the required printed or digital format
  • Notebook, pens, timer, charger, or device—when permitted
  • Water, food, and clothing that follow tournament instructions
  • Any additional items requested by Mrs. Matos
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NSDA Nationals · 2026

32 STUDENTS.
ONE NATIONAL STAGE.

In June 2026, 32 Moody students competed at the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Moody sent the second-largest middle-school delegation in the nation.

Students performed strongly while competing with peers from across the country. The experience gave the team a chance to test its preparation, hear new approaches, and represent Moody on a national stage.

32Moody students
2NDLargest middle-school delegation
USACompetitors from across the country
Moody students at the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament
Moody students at the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament.