Public Events

TOURNAMENTS

 

WKU/Alumni Fall Tournament & Round Robin

The WKU/Alumni Fall Tournament rolls together an invite-only L-D round robin, an Open L-D tournament, and two IE tournaments into one weekend. We offer novice divisions in L-D debate, and top novice awards in IEs. The 2021 overall team sweepstakes champion for individual events and debate was Truman State University. The overall individual events champion was the University of Alabama.

Online registration: (if you are staying for IEs on Sunday, also register for Sunday as a separate tournament)
> Parli, Day 1 IE, and L-D: (registration link provided in August)
> Day 2 IE: (registration link provided in August)

 

 

WKU Hilltopper Classic

This year we will be hosting a virtual asynchronous tournament, held December 6-11, 2021

A large tournament, averaging 25 schools, with all senior KHSSL individual evewnts events, in a single day. Semifinals possible in a few events.

Registration Link (provided in September) https://www.speechwire.com/c-schedule.php?tournid=12016

 

Information on Kentucky event rules

 

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PUBLIC SHOWCASES

Videos of these showcases will be released to the team's Youtube channel after the competition year, around May.

 

Forensic Alumni Showcase | Mid November

(2022 dates announced in September)

To open the first alumni-lead team practice weekend of the season the team will host a small showcase of performances in the Faculty House, free of charge.

Video from previous showcase:  Homecoming Showcase (16 Oct 2018)

 

Queer & Here: A Night of LGBTQIA+ Performance | 

(2022 date and Location Announced in January)

WKU Forensics is coming out with the second annual QUEER AND HERE: A night of LGBTQIA+ Performance. The second showcase for 2019-20, this free show will include performances from the WKU Forensic Team, a presentation from the Queer Student Union, and likely one other lesson. We would love to have you join us for this free performance-centered event.

Video from previous showcase:  QUEER & HERE (12 Nov 2018)

 

The Black Excellence Exposition | Late February

(2022 date and Location Announced in January)

The original minority voice showcase, the 2020 BEE is a free public showcase of dance and choir, and performances of poetry, prose, and public speaking from the WKU Forensic Team, creating Black History. The least of featured performers will be made available closer to the event.

Video from last year:  The Black Excellence Exposition (12 Feb 2019)

 

Bodies: Reclaiming Sexual Autonomy | March

(2022 date and Location Announced in January)

This public showcase on recovering from sexual trauma features performances by members of the WKU Forensic Team and a discussion from Hope Harbor, Inc. Please help us raise funds by paying what you can (~$2-5) or providing hygiene products like feminine pads or socks; money will go to HH, and items to Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc.

Video from previous showcase:  BODIES: Reclaiming Sexual Autonomy (23 Feb 2019)

 

Nationals Showcase | Late March

(2022 date and Location Announced in January)

In the weeks leading up to the national tournaments, the team brings together several of its alumni and hosts a coaching weekend. That weekend is begun with this showcase.

Video from previous showcase:  The March Alumni Showcase (15 March 2019)

 

Contact Info

 

Phone: 270 745 6340
Fax: 270 745 6341

 

all photos: Sur la Lune Photography

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To enter one of our tournaments, simply click on the associated link. This will forward you to the Speechwire page for that tournament, where you will find the tournament information and online registration. You *must* register for the tournament online.