National Speech and Debate Tournament
2025 — Des Moines, IA/US
Big Questions Debate
Abbreviation
BQ
Format
Debate
Entry Fee
$140.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Location
Des Moines East High School Hiatt Middle School Iowa Events Center/Downtown Hilton Johnston High School South Middle School Theodore Roosevelt High School Timberline Middle School Valley High School Waukee High School Waukee Northwest High SchoolContacts
National Speech and Debate AssociationGeneral Info
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CDT
Tournament Dates
Jun 15
to
Jun 20
2025
Registration Opens
Sat Mar 15 at 6:00 AM
Registration Closes
Thu May 15 at 11:59 PM
Fees Freeze After
Thu May 15 at 11:59 PM
Judge Information Due
Thu May 15 at 11:59 PM
Drop online until
Thu May 15 at 11:59 PM
Change fees apply after
Thu May 15 at 11:59 PM
These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.