Bob Jones Academy 39th Speech and Debate Tournament

2025 — Greenville, SC/US

Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate

Abbreviation VLD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Sept/Oct
Resolved: In the United States criminal justice system, plea bargaining is just.
Entry Fee $12.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

6-3-7-3-4-6-3 Format. 4 minute Prep Time. NSDA rules.

This category is for debaters (LD, PF, etc.) in their second year or beyond.

Resolved: In the United States criminal justice system, plea bargaining is just.

Locations
Bob Jones Academy
Contacts
Chuck Nicholas Gail L Nicholas
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Dates & Deadlines

 EST
Tournament Dates Oct 18 to Oct 18 2025
Registration Opens Mon Aug 25 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes Wed Oct 15 at 8:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Oct 15 at 8:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Oct 17 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Fri Oct 17 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Oct 17 at 5:00 PM

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