South Carolina Forensic Coaches Association STATE tournament

2026 — Newberry, SC/US

Lincoln Douglas Debate

Abbreviation LD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Mar/Apr
Resolved: The United States military ought to abide by the principle of non-intervention.
Entry Fee $15.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

6-3-7-3-4-6-3 Format. 4 minute Prep Time. NSDA rules.

This category is for debaters (LD, PF, etc.) in their second year or beyond.

Resolved: NSDA March/April topic

Both States and Districts will use the following debate topics:

  1. Public Forum Debate will use the March NSDA topic. Resolved: The United States federal government should ban corporate acquisition of single-family residences.
  2. Lincoln-Douglas Debate will use the March NSDA topic. - Resolved: The United States military ought to abide by the principle of non-intervention.

Please make sure your students are informed!