Knights Joust

2025 — Highland, UT/US

Novice Policy

Abbreviation NCX
Format Debate
Entry Fee $8.00
Overall Entry Limit 20
Entry Limit Per School 2
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Policy - 2025/2026 Topic

The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.

Novice Case Limits for the 2025-2026 Policy Topic Exploration:

Early Warning Awareness: The U.S. should deploy sensors, drones, submarines, and/or satellites to improve early warning systems and monitor geopolitical threats in the Arctic.

Research Cooperation: The U.S. should restore scientific cooperation programs with Russia and/or China in the Arctic.

Development:

Renewable Energy Infrastructure: The U.S. should develop wind, solar, and geothermal energy projects in the Arctic to provide sustainable power for Arctic communities.

Oil and Gas Drilling: The U.S. should significantly increase offshore oil and natural gas drilling in the Arctic

Locations
Lone Peak
Contacts
Monet Jarvie Michelle Walker
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Nov 14 to Nov 15 2025
Registration Opens Fri Aug 29 at 11:00 AM
Registration Closes Thu Nov 13 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Nov 13 at 10:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Nov 14 at 12:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Nov 13 at 10:00 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Nov 13 at 10:00 PM

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