Forensics Tournament Software for Speech and Debate

Manage registration, tabulation, electronic ballots, and results for in-person, online, and asynchronous tournaments.

From elementary school through college, FTN supports individual events (speech), Congress, Readers Theater, and debate, including British Parliamentary and World Schools. Run one event type or mix several in one tournament.

Hosting an online tournament? Manage competition rooms, postings, and electronic ballots in one place, with integrated video rooms available for live rounds.

What FTN does

One system from registration to results

  • New

    FTN app and NSDA points

    Get the FTN app for iPhone and iPad, and NSDA auto points for high schools.

  • Registration and payments

    Coaches register online and pay by credit card. Directors set deadlines and track balances.

  • Scheduling and pairing

    Set up events, divisions, and rooms. Pair rounds and assign judges.

  • Electronic ballots and postings

    Judges submit ballots online, and postings reach participants by email or text.

  • Tabulation and results

    Tabulate as ballots arrive, then publish results and feedback.

  • Online tournaments

    In person, live online, or asynchronous, with optional video rooms.

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From the forensics community

Trusted by Tournament Directors since 2006

ForensicsTournament.net has been vital for us to sustain our Speech, Debate program during COVID. Before the first virtual tournament, none of the competitors/parents were confident the online tournament could work. But it was quickly proven that not only it works but also it increases access. In Spring and Summer 2020, we have attended 7+ online tournaments and 3 internal tournaments. All of them worked flawlessly. The participation increased 20+% over last year and more importantly it made possible for us to host our internal tournament. Thank you Danny and the entire ForensicsTournament.net team for making it happen!
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Wei Wang, Executive Director, QD Learning

ForensicsTournament.net was WONDERFUL!!!! This program is a dream! When we have had questions, they have been answered quickly and thoroughly.
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Katie Haynes, Forensics Coach, Toppenish High School

I went into online tournaments kicking and screaming. ForensicsTournament.net I has made that process FUN. I was so thrilled when I saw how effective ForensicsTournament.net seamlessly integrated with 8x8. I've run a lot of tournaments in my life and this tournament was is the most seamless ever! The staff at FTN is incredibly responsive. Thanks!
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Jeff Przybylo, Director of Forensics, Harper College