Parent/Guardian Agreement 

Participation in Lincoln Speech & Debate is a team effort that relies on strong family support. Because tournaments require judges, transportation, and logistical coordination, parent and guardian involvement is essential to the success of our program.

The following agreement must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian as part of the team registration process. A signed agreement confirms understanding of the volunteer and financial commitments required for students to participate.

Parent/Guardian Speech and Debate Agreement

I acknowledge that, like many extracurricular activities, Speech & Debate may require my active participation. In particular, I acknowledge that I will be called on to judge at speech & debate tournaments, and/or drive students to and/or from competitions. I agree to participate as a judge and/or driver to the fullest extent of my ability and understand that for every four tournaments my child competes, I am expected to volunteer to drive and judge for one of those unless otherwise arranged. To volunteer for Portland Public Schools, I understand that I will be required to complete successful a background check and to drive students in my vehicle, I will need to file a driver/vehicle statement and provide proof of a driver’s license and car insurance. If I am unable to judge at or transport students to/from a given competition, I will communicate this to the team’s coaching staff as soon as possible. I acknowledge that this may increase my student’s fees for a given tournament, to cover judging costs.

I agree to pay all fees related to tournaments – including tournament-specific fees, the cost of hotel stays, National Speech and Debate Association membership fees, and other costs which may be incurred – starting with an initial $350 membership fee-- to the extent of my family’s financial ability. If I am unable to pay a particular fee, I agree to communicate this to the team’s coaching staff immediately.

Link to SchoolPay: https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Speech--Debate-Fee/ScrYifK?p=yes