Travel

One of the most exciting parts of joining the speech and debate team is the ability to travel. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UIS Speech and Debate team regularly competed at tournaments in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and other surrounding states. The university covers travel expenses for team members!

Since the pandemic began, the UIS Speech and Debate Team has been participating in virtual (asynchronous online) tournaments, allowing our team members to compete against students from across the country.

For the 2023-2024 season, we plan to attend continue attending virtual tournaments, with team members serving as the audience for each other while recording their speeches for competition.

2023-2024 Competition Schedule