NOTE: Before completing any registration information on this page, you must complete the PAAD Team Registration steps located HERE.
Links will be updated once documents have been completed and ready for release.
Initial Registration: see the PAAD Team Registration linformation linked above.
All registration and fees are now completed on the competition.usad.org platform. Register with a team account on that site and find the competition you wish to register for! Payments are completed using Stripe (preferred), but a check can still be mailed.
Note that all paperwork carries through with your team and students from round to round.
If you're paying by school and need a W9 form, contact Phil Cerami at phil@pa-ad.org. If you need an invoice, see below.
Regular Season Invoice
EPAD Regionals Invoice
2026-27 EPAD Permission Form
Accommodations Form
USAD GPA Form Eligibility/Instructions
PAAD States and Nationals Advancement
Code of Conduct
Scoring Explanation
Interview Procedures
Resume Samples
Interview Rubric
Speech Procedures
Speech Rubric
PAAD Online Essay Instructions
Essay Scoring Rubric
Essay Writing Do's and Don'ts
Super Quiz Relay Procedures
Super Quiz Relay Team Answer Sheet
Team Composition - unlimited Honors, Scholastic, and Varsity students
Medal Divisions: Honors 9-10, Honors 11-12, Scholastic, Varsity
Cost: $15.00 / student (payment online on registration platform preferred)
Lunch (optional): $10.00 / student
Register your team at competition.usad.org for the "2026-27 EPAD November Competition." Payment is preferred through the online Stripe platform. Submit all required paperwork as directed on the registration platform - it will travel with your team and students throughout the entire season.
Team Composition - unlimited Honors, Scholastic, and Varsity students
Medal Divisions: Honors 9-10, Honors 11-12, Scholastic, Varsity
Cost: $15.00 / student (payment online on registration platform preferred)
Lunch (optional): $10.00 / student
Register your team at competition.usad.org for the "2026-27 EPAD December Competition." Payment is preferred through the online Stripe platform. Submit all required paperwork as directed on the registration platform - it will travel with your team and students throughout the entire season.
Note that the Essay event will be completed online during the week of November 30 - December 4. Teams must complete the essay within that window.
Team Composition - unlimited Honors, Scholastic, and Varsity students
Medal Divisions: Honors 9-10, Honors 11-12, Scholastic, Varsity
Cost: $15.00 / student (payment online on registration platform preferred)
Lunch (optional): $10.00 / student
Register your team at competition.usad.org for the "2026-27 EPAD January Competition." Payment is preferred through the online Stripe platform. Submit all required paperwork as directed on the registration platform - it will travel with your team and students throughout the entire season.
Tuesday, February 2 - Essay at Home Schools
Friday, February 5 - 7 objective tests - Souderton Area High School
Saturday, February 6 - Speech, Interview, Super Quiz Relay, Awards Ceremony
Team Composition - 3 Honors, 3 Scholastic, 3 Varsity students, unlimited Individuals
Medal Divisions: Honors, Scholastic, Varsity, Individual
Cost: $300.00 per team, $40.00 per individual - Saturday Lunch Included
STEP 1: Read the Regional Finals Memo.
STEP 2: (Due January 15): Register your team at competition.usad.org for the "2026-27 EPAD Regional Championship." Payment is preferred through the online Stripe platform. Submit all required paperwork as directed on the registration platform.
STEP 3: Review the PAAD Online Essay Instructions and make sure your students have access to compatible devices and technology.
Regional Finals Memo
Competition Schedule
Competition Program
Speech and Interview Schedule
Random Drawing of Speech Times