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