University of Pennsylvania Liberty Bell Classic

2026 — Philadelphia/Online, PA/US

Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate

Abbreviation NLD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Jan/Feb
Resolved: The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral.
Entry Fee $55.00
Overall Entry Limit 60
Entry Limit Per School 4
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Limited to freshman and sophomores in their absolute first year of debate.

Locations
Penn 2024
Contacts
Penn for Youth Debate PFYD
General
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Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) TOC-UK – Tournament of Champions

Dates & Deadlines

 EST
Tournament Dates Feb 6 to Feb 8 2026
Registration Opens Mon Dec 15 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Feb 2 at 8:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Feb 2 at 8:00 PM
Judge Information Due Mon Feb 2 at 8:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Feb 5 at 11:55 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Feb 6 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.