The Marshall Spalter Cup

2026 — Springdale, AR/US

Open Congressional Debate

Abbreviation CD
Format Congress
Entry Fee $15.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Congressional Debate simulates a session of the United States Congress, where high school students debate pre-written mock legislation (bills and resolutions) on a variety of topics. Participants act as members of Congress, researching and advocating for or against the legislation, with judges evaluating their performance based on their research, argumentation, and speaking ability in a competitive setting.

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Locations
Har-Ber High School
Contacts
Lauren Loehndorf
General
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Events
Open Congressional Debate
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Circuits
AR – Arkansas BQ – Big Questions IPDA HS – IPDA High School NatCir – National Circuit (US HS)

Dates & Deadlines

 CST
Tournament Dates Feb 6 to Feb 7 2026
Registration Opens Mon Dec 1 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Fri Jan 30 at 7:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Jan 30 at 7:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Jan 30 at 7:00 PM
Drop online until Tue Feb 3 at 4:00 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Feb 3 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.