SAVE THE DATE!
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Accolades
"I am grateful to the impact Speech and Debate Canada Foundation has had on Nova Scotia Debate. I am responsible for growing debate throughout the entire province and that is completely in a volunteer capacity. SDCF enables us to connect students and teachers who are passionate about debate with experienced coaches who are excited to give back to the community. The growth of debate clubs in our public schools over the last two years would not have been possible without SDCF's incredible programs!"
... Ali Cherri, Provincial Coordinator, Nova Scotia Debating Society (NSDS)
“The largest lament I hear about starting a debate club is the lack of qualified expertise to teach students the skills needed to participate in debate and speech activities. To that end, Speech and Debate Canada does a wonderful job pairing experienced coaches with clubs and teams who would otherwise not have the capability of furthering their debate techniques. Former provincial and national debaters share their skill building repertoire with newly burgeoning clubs in order to build the needed background to participate in online and in-person tournaments with confidence and enthusiasm. This is especially true in areas that may be geographically compromised. Thank you to Speech and Debate Canada for providing a weekly coaching session to local schools that further the understanding of how to engage in discussion effectively. We hope that you will be able to continue to spread the good work in more schools and communities.”
... Marilyn Lunde, Kootenay Regional Coordinator, Debate and Speech Association of BC (DSABC)
“Joining the debate club and learning this skill was the best part of my school year.”
... Grade 12 student, West Hill Collegiate Institute, Toronto, Ontario
"Speech and Debate Canada Foundation has had an incredible impact on junior and senior high debate in Nova Scotia. When comparing my time as a junior high debate coach prior to SDCF versus my experience coaching in partnership with SDCF, the well-thought-out resources and assistance of the organization has allowed me to improve the structure of my practices and ensure a positive and rewarding debate experience for both teachers and students, regardless of their prior debate background. Thanks to their continued support, debate in Nova Scotia public schools is thriving once again and enabling members of the debate community to grow the passion that students have for debate. Furthermore, they have greatly helped new and existing coaches to make debate more accessible to new students than ever before. I don't believe this amazing growth would have been possible without the amazing support of SDCF and its staff."
... Isaac Cormier, Debate Coach, Nova Scotia
“Do you have strong opinions? Are you interested in current events? Do you want to win all of your arguments? If this sounds like you, come to Debate Club! Learn about public speaking and the art of persuasion by starting one of our programs. Whether you have a job interview or you want to be ready for Judge Judy, you can always use debate and public speaking skills. We hope to see (and debate) with you soon!”
