Princeton Classic
2025 — Princeton, NJ/US
Novice Public Forum
Abbreviation
NPF
Format
Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF Nov/Dec
Resolved: The United States federal government should require technology companies to provide lawful access to encrypted communications.
Entry Fee
$70.00
Overall Entry Limit
40
Entry Limit Per School
3
Entry
2 competitors per entry
Event Description:
At this tournament NOVICE is defined as 9th or 10th grade student with no previous tournaments of any kind in any event prior to this year, HS or MS. Students with Middle School experience belong in the new JV division.The tournament's policy is designed to protect first-year debaters getting started in the activity.
Coaches should contact the tournament about any individual students who might not fit the letter of this definition but you feel belong in the Novice division. Any entries at any point found to be in violation of these rules will be disqualified immediately at the discretion of the Tournament Director.