ELKINS HS 23RD ANNUAL SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT

2025 — Houston, TX/US

Novice Lincoln-Douglas

Abbreviation NLD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Sept/Oct
Resolved: In the United States criminal justice system, plea bargaining is just.
Entry Fee $25.00
Overall Entry Limit 63
Entry Limit Per School 10
Entry 1 competitors per entry
Locations
Elkins High School
Contacts
Bonnie Bonnette
General
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Events
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Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) TFA – Texas Forensic Association Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CST
Tournament Dates Sep 19 to Sep 21 2025
Registration Opens Tue Aug 19 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Sep 17 at 5:00 PM

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