Columbia University Invitational

2026 — NSDA Campus, NY/US

Novice Policy (NDCA Packet)

Abbreviation N CX
Format Debate
Topic:
NFHS Policy 2025-26
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.
Entry Fee $75.00
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Novices must be in their absolute first year of any debate.

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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Jan 30 to Feb 1 2026
Registration Opens Fri Nov 14 at 10:00 AM
Registration Closes Fri Jan 23 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Jan 16 at 11:55 PM
Judge Information Due Sun Jan 25 at 11:55 PM
Drop online until Thu Jan 29 at 11:55 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Jan 29 at 11:55 PM

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