Online Spring Classic
May 17th
Tournament Overview
Saturday May 17th
The Online Spring Classic Tournament is held entirely online, with two preliminary rounds where each competitor showcases their skills. The top six competitors from these prelims advance to the final round. Events include Prepared Speech, Prepared Acting, Spontaneous Speech, and Spontaneous Debate. Competitors are judged on specific criteria for each event, with detailed feedback provided to help improve their performance. Links for each round will be sent directly to your email 15 minutes before the start of the round. The final round determines the top positions, and those in the Professional Division have the chance to win cash prizes. Prepare to bring your best to each round and shine in the Online Spring Classic Tournament!
Tournament Schedule
Saturday May 17th, 2025
All Times are Pacific Time Zone
9:00 AM - Round 1
10:30 AM - Round 2
12:30 PM - Final Round
2:30PM - Awards Ceremony (YouTube Livestream)
The Professional Speech and Debate Association (PSDA) has established several notable tournament rules and procedures to ensure a fair and enjoyable competition experience for all participants.
In order to provide the best competition experience for all attendees, we reserve the right to collapse divisions if necessary based on the number of entries.
2. Competitors may enter up to 4 events at each tournament.
3. The PSDA holds judges to a high standard of professionalism and ethics. Any inappropriate or unethical behavior may result in removal from the current and future tournaments at the discretion of the tournament director.
4. In order to maintain impartiality and fairness, individuals who are currently coaching a PSDA competitor are not permitted to work as tournament staff.
Team and Individual Sweepstakes
The Professional Speech and Debate Association (PSDA) is committed to celebrating the achievements of our competitors. That's why we offer a range of awards for our tournaments, including custom certificates for all participants and cash prizes for winners in the professional division.
In addition to these awards, we also offer team and individual sweepstakes for each season. The top three individuals and teams in the professional will receive a share of the prize pool based on the total participation in that division. The breakdown of the prize pool is as follows:
1st Place - 50% of total prize pool
2nd Place - 30% of total prize pool
3rd Place - 20% of total prize pool
Don't miss out on the chance to earn recognition and cash prizes for your hard work in the PSDA. Join us at our next tournament and see if you have what it takes to come out on top.
