Barkley Forum for High Schools

2026 — Atlanta, GA/US

Pelham Debate

Abbreviation PEL
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 $125.00
Entry Limit Per School 3
Entry 2 competitors per entry
Locations
Emory BF Elim Zooms
Contacts
Kara Grant
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Jan 23 to Jan 25 2026
Registration Opens Mon Oct 20 at 1:00 PM
Registration Closes Wed Jan 21 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Jan 21 at 11:55 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Jan 21 at 11:55 PM
Drop online until Wed Jan 21 at 11:55 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Jan 21 at 11:55 PM

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