Quarry Lane offers a variety of speech/debate events for students to compete in. No single event is better than another event on this list. Each event has pros and cons, it's about finding the best event for the individual student, not the best event overall.
Debate Events
| Event | # per Team | Length | New Topics | College Level | Avg Judge | Minimal Complexity | Minimal Commitment | Example | 1st Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Forum | 2 | ~45 min | Monthly | Minimal | Parent | Minimal | Minimal | Link | Y |
| Policy | 2 | ~90 min | Yearly | Yes | College Competitor | Extensive | Extensive | Link | If in HS Intro |
Speech Events
| Event | # per Team | Memorize | Time | Extensive Research | Other Rules | Minimal Commitment | Example | 1st Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humorous Interp | 1 | Y | 10 min | N | - | Moderate | Link | Y |
| Dramatic Interp | 1 | Y | 10 min | N | - | Moderate | Link | Y |
| Original Oratory | 1 | Y | 10 min | Y | Problem / Solution | Extensive | Link | N |
| Duo Interp | 2 | Y | 10 min | N | No Touching / Eye Contact | Extensive | Link | N |
| Informative Speaking | 1 | Y | 10 min | Y | Get Props/Board | Extensive | Link | N |
| Declamation | 1 | Y | 10 min | N | Historical Speech | Moderate | Link | N |
| POI | 1 | Y | 10 min | N | Multiple Lit w/i 1 Theme | Extensive | Link | N |
| Extemp | 1 | N | 7 min | Y | Current Events | Minimal | Link | Y |
| Impromptu Speaking | 1 | N | 5 min | N | Quick Thinking | Minimal | Link | Y |