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GET INVOLVED WITH DYNAMIS

We are so glad you are interested in speech and debate and club! It is important to note that Stoa is a homeschool-only debate league. That means you must file a Declaration of Intent in the state of Georgia. If you meet that requirement, please take the time to review the information on this page to help you decide if you and your family are ready to take the next step. 

What Commitments Do Students Need to Make?

  • Team Policy

    • Time outside of club - Approximately 4-6 hours/week, but may be more at times and/or depending on the student.

    • Partnership - You are committed to a partnership, where each person shares in the workload.

    • Contribute to writing briefs for club.

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  • Speech - Depends upon category. For example, Impromptu requires little to no time outside of class, while Apologetics and Mars Hill may require several hours each week outside of class.

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  • Tournaments

    • Three are required, but the more a student competes, the better he or she becomes. Tournament season starts late October and ends the last weekend in April. Georgia clubs host between 4 and 5 tournaments over the course of the season.

    • Tournaments are typically Friday-Saturday or Thursday-Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day. A competitor and parent or guardian *must* be there all day for the entirety of the tournament unless directed otherwise.

What Commitments Do Parents Need to Make?

  • Club involvement

    • To educate yourself

    • To provide insight/feedback

    • To provide support for practice rounds

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  • Tournament requirements

    • 100% Volunteer run

    • Not a drop-off activity

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  • Student support 

    • Familiarize yourself with the topic

    • Listen to your student noodle through things

    • Keep the focus on the journey, not the destination

    • Practice tough love! Don’t let your kids quit. Speech and debate is hard work, and they may feel defeated at times. But the long-term benefits will be worth it. The only way to get better is by doing it!

What Are the Costs?

  • Club fees​ - $300 per family. Our goal is to provide as many students as possible the skills, experiences, and benefits of competitive speech and debate. Like many extracurricular activities, competitive debate (and speech) has on-going costs, namely participating in tournaments. 

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  • Stoa membership is required and, as of June 15, 2026 is $135/family through Sept. 30, then it is $160. You must create an account on StoaHub in order to join. 

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  • Tournaments

    • Professional clothing is required for tournaments. For young ladies: a blazer over a dress or a pant or skirt suit (with jacket) and professional footwear. For young men: a suit or jacket and dress pants plus dress shirt, tie, and dress shoes.

    • Tournament fees and meals

    • Travel - While we have a number of local tournaments, tournaments are held throughout the country, as close as Nashville and as far as California. It is up to you, your partner and your parents how often and how far you travel.

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How Do I Get Involved with Dynamis Speech & Debate?

Dynamis Speech & Debate is open to homeschool students ages 13 and older.  Prior to joining our club, you are required to attend an in-person video information session. To find out when the next session is scheduled, please contact Robin Axelberd. 

When Do You Meet?

For the 2026-2027 academic year:

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Tuesdays: First Baptist Church Duluth, Duluth, GA. 

1:30-2:45 Speech

2:45-5:00 Debate

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Wednesdays, 2:45-4:45, RISING Church, Buford, GA.​ Due to low numbers, this location will not be meeting this year. 

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