Lone Star Online Debate

2025 — NSDA Campus, 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 $64.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Novice Public Forum Debate is intended for debaters who are in their FIRST YEAR of competition. If students have competed in ANY debate event prior to the 2025-2026 school year, they need to enter the JV division. Tournament staff will confirm entry status.

Contacts
Vincent Beard
General
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Events
JV Lincoln-Douglas JV Public Forum Novice Lincoln-Douglas Novice Public Forum
Circuits
HMSC – Houston Middle School Circuit NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) TFA – Texas Forensic Association

Dates & Deadlines

 EST
Tournament Dates Dec 20 2025
Registration Opens Mon Dec 1 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes Mon Dec 15 at 12:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Dec 15 at 12:00 PM
Judge Information Due Mon Dec 15 at 12:00 PM
Drop online until Mon Dec 15 at 12:00 PM
Change fees apply after Mon Dec 15 at 12:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.