Welcome to the Christian Interscholastic Speech League
The Christian Interscholastic Speech League offers students a setting to develop as speakers and debaters while striving for Christ-centered excellence. Here you will find tournament information, useful resources, and membership details.
Coaches, please remember to submit your team through the Team Registration tab ahead of each meet.
Home2023–24 Season Dates
Please keep these key season dates in mind:
- Speech workshop at Cor Jesu — 9/17/23, 11:00am–12:30pm (email [email protected] for details)
- Registration for Meet #1 due by September 28, 2025
- Meet #1: October 8, 2025 — Duchesne
- Registration for Meet #2 due by November 23, 2025
- Meet #2: December 3, 2023 — at Nerinx Hall
- Registration for Meet #3 due by January 11, 2026
- Meet #3: January 21, 2024 — at St. Joseph Academy
- Finals judges confirmed by January 25, 2026
- Finals Meet: February 4, 2024 — St. Francis Borgia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Christian Interscholastic Speech League?
It is a league in which students compete in speech and debate with Christ-centered excellence. The site provides information on tournaments, resources, and membership.
How do coaches register a team for a meet?
Coaches submit their team under the Team Registration tab before each meet, and the homepage reminds them to finish registration ahead of every competition.
What events can contestants compete in?
Event rules and judge forms are available for download on the Contestants and Coaches pages. Events include Duet Acting, Extemporaneous, Humorous/Serious, Original Oratory, Poetry, Prose, Radio Speaking, Storytelling, and Duet Improv.
Where can I find meet results?
Results appear on the Meet Results page, which links to a downloadable results document.
How can I contact the league?
The Contact page includes a contact form and a “Have a Question?” section for reaching the league directly.
Are there resources for judges?
Yes. The Judges page and the Coaches page offer event rules and judge forms for use during rehearsals and at meets.
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Make a free website with YolaWhether you are a coach preparing a team, a contestant choosing an event, or a judge reviewing forms, the league pages bring the season together in one place. Use the navigation to reach registration, results, and the people who make each meet possible.