Two November invitationals to try out new pieces early in the season: one you record on your own schedule, one you compete in live.
Elm Async Invitational
Students record and submit their performances; judges review the videos and rank them online. No set competition day to work around.
- Competition
- Nov 7–14, 2026 · awards video Nov 16
- Register by
- Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM PST
- Divisions
- Elementary, Middle, High School, College
- Entry fees
- $25 per event · $45 Duo · $50 school fee
Topaz Invitational
One Saturday of live rounds over video, with prelims, elims and awards the same day. Includes debate, Congress and World Schools.
- Competition
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM–7:30 PM PST
- Register by
- Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM PST
- Divisions
- Elementary, Middle, High School, College
- Entry fees
- $25 per event · $45 Duo · $50–60 debate · $50 school fee
Good to know before you register
Bring judges
Schools provide one judge per 5 speech or Congress entries (Topaz debate: one per 2 entries). Uncovered entries carry a fee and need director approval.
Pick your events
Both tournaments offer speech, interp and limited prep. Topaz adds live debate formats; Elm runs Async Debate and Async Congress. Check each page for the full list by division.
Awards
Gold, Silver and Bronze in every event, plus school sweepstakes. Physical awards ship to U.S. coaches; international winners receive digital certificates.
Questions about either tournament?
Our tournament director, Robert Cannon, is happy to help.