Homecoming Brawl at McDaniel High School

2025 — Portland, OR/US

Novice Policy

Abbreviation NPOL
Format Debate
Topic:
NFHS Policy 2025-26
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.
Entry Fee $10.00
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Novice Policy is limited to the following topic areas:

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

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Leodis McDanel High School
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Derek Heath
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Oct 25 to Oct 25 2025
Registration Opens Thu Oct 2 at 10:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Oct 22 at 7:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Oct 22 at 6:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Oct 22 at 6:00 PM
Drop online until Wed Oct 22 at 7:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Oct 22 at 10:00 AM

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