National Speech and Debate Tournament
2025 — Des Moines, IA/US
Public Forum
Abbreviation
PF
Format
Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF Nationals
Resolved: On balance, in the United States, the benefits of presidential executive orders outweigh the harms.
Entry Fee
$280.00
Entry
2 competitors per entry
Location
Des Moines East High School Hiatt Middle School Iowa Events Center/Downtown Hilton Iowa State Capitol Building Johnston High School Northwest High School South Middle School Theodore Roosevelt High School Timberline School Trailridge School Valley High SchoolContacts
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Tournament Dates
Jun 15
to
Jun 20
2025
Registration Opens
Sat Mar 15 at 6:00 AM
Registration Closes
Sun Jun 1 at 11:59 PM
Fees Freeze After
Sun Jun 1 at 11:59 PM
Judge Information Due
Sun Jun 1 at 11:59 PM
Drop online until
Sun Jun 1 at 11:59 PM
Change fees apply after
Sun Jun 1 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.