Cuthbertson Classic

2025 — Waxhaw, NC/US

Novice Public Forum

Abbreviation NPF
Format Debate
Entry Fee $30.00
Overall Entry Limit 33
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

As a team event, students who compete in Public Forum need to be able to work well with a partner. Balanced teams, both in terms of preparation before debates and contributions within a debate, helps provide a competitive advantage during tournaments. PF looks at current event topics. PF is focused upon debating varying resolutions that change frequently, which exposes students to a variety of topics during a singular competitive season.

For the Cuthbertson Classic, Public Forum Debaters will use the February Resolution:

Resolved: The United States federal government should ban single-use plastics.

Location
Cuthbertson High School
Contacts
Angela Grace Segarra
General Info
Invitation Homepage Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In Attendance
Events
Novice Congressional Debate Varsity Congressional Debate
Novice Lincoln Douglas Novice Public Forum Varsity Lincoln Douglas Varsity Public Forum
Declamation Dramatic Interpretation Duo Interpretation Extemporaneous Speaking Humorous Interpretation Impromptu Speaking Informative Speaking Original Oratory Program Oral Interpretation
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NC – North Carolina SC – South Carolina TN – Tennessee VHSL – Virginia High School League (VHSL)

Dates & Deadlines

 EST
Tournament Dates Feb 8 to Feb 8 2025
Registration Opens Thu Dec 5 at 5:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Feb 3 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Feb 5 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Feb 5 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Wed Feb 5 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Feb 5 at 5:00 PM

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