Successful Fundraisers are essential to help keep the costs down throughout the year. Without them, students and families will be charged a small fee randing from $25-$50 for overnight trips to cover the costs of hotel rooms.
Students who sign up for a competition but then drop after the drop date will be required to pay their drop fee, which vaires per comeption.
Team fees will ensure that all students will be able to double at each competition. Tripling will be allowed, but students may be charged a small fee.
Click on the link bellow to access the online payment method for the 2025-2026 season. Fees can also be paid via cash or check. Money can be turned in at the next team meeting or sent to the front office at each respected school.
If paying by check, please make them out to any of the following:
Hendersonville Speech and Debate Program
Hawkins Middle School Speech and Debate Team
Ellis Middle School Speech and Debate Team
Hendersonville High School Speech and Debate Team
2025-2026 Online Link below! Payment plans only avaible via check or cash.
The following forms need to be completed and return to James Bingaman before a student can compete for the upcoming season. Forms can be returned to the front office or scanned and sent to Mr. Bingaman by email at james.bingaman@sumnerschools.org or submitted on the team Google Classroom.
Parent & Student Information
SCS Permission to Travel Consent Form
Chaperone Waiver Form
Club & Organization Consent Form
Nurse Overnight Form
Team Contract Agreement
Dress Code
Appearance and apparel help to convey a trustworthy and professional reflection of everyone. Therefore, it is important for each student to look professional at every tournament. The easy rule of thumb is at minimum, dress as you would for a college interview.
In general, tournament attire is:
Ladies
Professional dress
Skirt or Pant suit
All skirts/dresses must be appropriate length
Low cut or tight blouses are not permitted
All suit jackets must have a tank top or blouse underneath
Gentlemen
Professional suit. This includes: a button down, collared shirt; a jacket; a tie, and dress pants
Must wear socks with dress shoes
Belts and shoes should match (brown on brown; black on black)
Everyone
No distracting jewelry or makeup
Hair must be worn out of the face and in a manner that is not distracting.
Examples: