Ridge Invitational NIETOC UKTOC
2026 — Basking Ridge, NJ/US
Lincoln Douglas - Novice
Event Description:
Event Rules can be accessed here.
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A Varsity debater can be any 9-12th grader with any level of experience. A Junior Varsity debater is any student (9th-12th grade) with no more than one year’s experience prior to the current school year (i.e., a second-year debater). A Novice debater is any 9th or 10th grade student who is in their first season of debate, computed from June 30 of the previous school year. Juniors and Seniors are not permitted in novice divisions.
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Coaches should use their discretion when it comes to middle school.
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If a student has competed in high school divisions as a middle-school student, they should enter in JV.
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If a student has attended camps or competed in more than 12 rounds prior to this school year, they should enter in JV.
Contacts
David YastremskiGeneral
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