Attention:  Coaches!

The MHSA sanctions Speech, Debate and Drama competition for member schools in Classes A, B and C.  Speech and Debate competition is sanctioned for Class AA.  The competitive season extends from the first weekend in October and ends in late January, except for NFL members.  The MHSA collaborates with the Montana Forensic Educators Association on various forensic issues.
MFEA items can be found at the bottom left of this page.

Extemporaneous Topics

Legislative Debate

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Topic

2011-12 Policy Debate

Public Forum Debate

Tournament hosts should send used Impromptu topics to: 

2011-2012 Meet Planner

This meet planner represents the proposed schedule for the 2011-2012 school year. Meets shown in BOLD have been confirmed by the school’s administration. If your school’s meet is not yet confirmed, or if you are not able to host as originally scheduled, please email jpaustin@mhsa.org at your earliest convenience.

Judge Comment Sheet

	Expository Speaking-ALL CLASSES
	Extemporaneous Speaking- ALL CLASSES
	Impromptu Speaking- ALL CLASSES
	Legislative Debate-AA only
	Memorized Public Address with Analysis- ALL CLASSES
	Oral Interpretation of Literature – Humorous- A & B-C only
	Oral Interpretation of Literature – Serious- A & B-C only
	[Duo] Oral Interpretation of Literature/HOI/SOI - AA only
	Original Oratory - ALL CLASSES
	Pantomime - A & B-C only
	Solo and Duo Acting-A & B-C only

L-D, Policy Debate and Public Forum Debate Ballots can be ordered from the MHSA office. The ballots are three-part NCR and come in tablets of 25. Please be sure to include the number of tablets you will need when ordering. If you prefer to print your own NCR ballots at your local school district, request a PDF of the form
To order the ballots below, click on the appropriate link.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate (NCR)- ALL CLASSES

Policy Debate (NCR)- ALL CLASSES

Public Forum Debate (NCR) - ALL CLASSES

2011-12 MHSA Winter Tournament Information Dates and Sites of all Winter Post Season Events

Link to past State Tournament Information

Miscellaneous Coach Resources from Doug McConnaha

Coming Forensic Rules changes for 2011-12

MHSA Forensic and Drama Rules and Regulations

Forensics Rules Committee Postings

NFHS Speech, Debate & Theatre Association

	Judges’ Handbook - Speech, Debate and Drama
	Judges' Handbook - Speech and Debate only (AA)
	TRIEPC - Computer IE Tabbing