National Speech and Debate Season Opener

2023 — Lexington, KY/US

Public Forum - Novice (Online)

Abbreviation PFN-O
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF Sept/Oct
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its military presence in the Arctic
Entry Fee $125.00
Entry 2 competitors per entry
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Location
Embassy Suites Lexington/UK Coldstream UK Debate Events Zoom (2023–2024) University of Kentucky (JWP Debates)
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TOC Admin Team
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DUDL – Detroit Urban Debate League NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) TOC-UK – Tournament of Champions Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Sep 7 to Sep 12 2023
Registration Opens Wed Jun 28 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Sep 6 at 2:59 AM
Fees Freeze After Sat Sep 2 at 2:59 AM
Judge Information Due Wed Sep 6 at 2:59 AM
Drop online until Fri Sep 8 at 8:00 PM
Change fees apply after Sat Sep 2 at 2:59 AM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.