2008 Desert Lights Nationals in Las Vegas, NV
June 15-20, 2008
Desert Lights Website

Reaching the Pinnacle: The National Tournament

The National Forensic League has run the National Speech Tournament continuously since 1931 (except for the World War II years)and the National Student Congress since 1938. Events and rules have changed with the growth of the NFL, but the league's commitment to providing exciting competition has remained constant.

Six main speech events, four types of debate competition, two consolation speech events and four supplemental speech events produce national champions at the end of an action-packed week of competition. Winning students are rewarded with outstanding trophies and over $130,000 in college scholarships.

Qualifying for the NFL National Tournament happens at the district level. Visit the District Information page to receive information about tournaments in your area.

Pictured above is Andrew Baker from Shawnee Mission West High School in Kansas. Andrew was the 2006 Phyllis Flory Barton Top Debate Speaker.