78th National Debate Tournament
2024 — Atlanta, GA/US
Tournament Qualification And Entry Dates
ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTS DUE
February 8 All teams attempting to qualify for the NDT
FIRST-ROUND AT-LARGE BIDS
February 6 The committee must receive First-Round At-Large Bids. Payment must be received by the application deadline or the bid application will not be considered by the committee.
February 9-11 Committee votes
February 12 Director Announces
DISTRICT PROCEDURES
February 13 Declaration of intent to attend districts due
February 14 Announcement of preliminary district bid allocations.
February 16-18 & District Tournament Weekends
February 23-25
SECOND-ROUND AT-LARGE BIDS
February 27 Must be received by Committee Members
March 1-3 Committee votes
March 4 Director announces
FOR ALL ENTRIES
March 11 All entries due on Tabroom.com
March 18 Judge philosophies due. After this date, a $50 fine may be imposed
March 25 Additional $50 fee applicable for unposted judge philosophies
April 4 - April 8 NDT Registration and Competition Dates