Ridge Debates
2025 — Basking Ridge, NJ/US
Novice - Policy Debate
Abbreviation
NCX
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
$70.00
Overall Entry Limit
40
Entry Limit Per School
6
Entry
2 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Novices are defined as students in their first academic year of any debate competition. Students must be in grades 9 or 10 only.
Locations
Ridge High SchoolContacts
David YastremskiGeneral
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Tournament Dates
Dec 12
to
Dec 14
2025
Registration Opens
Mon Oct 20 at 3:00 PM
Registration Closes
Fri Dec 5 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After
Mon Dec 8 at 11:55 PM
Judge Information Due
Wed Dec 10 at 11:55 PM
Drop online until
Fri Dec 12 at 4:00 PM
Change fees apply after
Fri Dec 12 at 4:00 PM
These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.