The Mobile Bay Tournament

Bayside Academy and St. Luke’s Episcopal School are excited to invite you to the second annual Mobile Bay Tournament, on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 2025. This year we will be adding a second day of events on Friday. Awards will not be given until the conclusion of the tournament on Saturday. So, come and enjoy the beautiful views and close proximity to the beach on the Bayside campus while at the Mobile Bay tournament!

The following events will be offered:

Friday-September 26:

You may register for 1 event on Friday. LD and PF will have 4 total rounds on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Congress will have 2 sessions on Friday afternoon.

Lincoln Douglas

Public Forum

Congressional Debate

Saturday-September 27:

You will be able to compete up to 2 Speech events on Saturday (even if you are competing in LD and PF). We will offer 3 rounds of preliminary competition and, for events with more than 1 section, a final round.

Big Questions Debate

Duo Interpretation

Prose Interpretation

Dramatic Interpretation

Humorous Interpretation

Original Oratory

Extemporaneous Speaking

Impromptu Speaking

Informative Speaking

Poetry Interpretation

Program Oral Interpretation

Concessions and lunch will be for sale for competitors and observers during the tournament. Cash only.

Judges and Coaches will have a lounge area with a beautiful view of the bay. Snacks and dinner will be provided on Friday, and snacks and lunch will be provided on Saturday.

We look forward to seeing you “down by the Bay!”

Sincerely,

Debbie Cummings, St. Luke’s Episcopal School

Andrea Ottolino, Bayside Academy