Speech & Debate: New Coach Resources
Constitution & Contest Rules
Available in hard copy and on the UIL website; this book is absolutely essential for you to read. Contains rules and procedures of contests, along with UIL eligibility information.
UIL Website
Quickest method to get information about UIL, including the news and updates, debate topic; order forms for study materials, online entry form system, state judging forms, surveys & ballots, event information, rule clarifications, research links, calendar of events and new coach resources. Practice topics for informative and persuasive speaking are posted throughout the season. You will access this website to enter contestants in the district meet. Submit Speech Coach Information form on this site to receive email announcements and reminders throughout the year.
Study Materials
Order blank available online to purchase event-specific materials that assist students in preparing for contests. Handbooks essential for each speaking event; provide clarification of C&CR rules, theory, preparation practices and procedures for students, along with coaching techniques & tips for success. A complimentary copy of the UIL Coaches Manual is available for beginning UIL speech coaches.
State DVDs
Final rounds of informative and persuasive speaking, CX and LD debate may be purchased in DVD format. An order form is included in this packet.
Spring Meet Manual
Step-by-step procedures for how each UIL contest should be conducted. Automatically mailed to academic district meet director. Available for anyone to purchase. See study materials order blank.
Speech Coach Mailing
Mailed in August to all speech coaches; includes a wealth of information pertinent to UIL speech.
Leaguer
Available online only. Provides news, articles and official notices. Check online periodically for updates.
Capital Conference
Speech Coach workshop held each summer at the University of Texas in Austin; provides valuable instruction for coaching UIL speaking events. Register online.
Student Activities Conferences
Better known as SuperConferences; free to coaches & students; hosted at 4 regional college sites during the fall providing workshops in all academic events. Explanation & demonstration of speaking events by successful coaches and students. Dates/locations posted on website. Flyer included in this packet.
Regional Advisory Committee
Experienced speech coaches selected by the State Office as advisory panels for the regional meet; great mentors for new coaches. Contact information on web: www.uil.utexas.edu/academics/speech/reg_advisory_com.html