Illinois Debate Community JVNovice State Tournament

2026 — Palatine, IL/US

Novice Lincoln-Douglas

Abbreviation NLD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Mar/Apr
Resolved: The United States military ought to abide by the principle of non-intervention.
Entry Fee $35.00
Overall Entry Limit 36
Entry Limit Per School 4
Entry 1 competitors per entry
Locations
Palatine HS
Contacts
Samantha J Dolen Brenda Moreno
General
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Events
JV Congress Novice Congress
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Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Mar 13 to Mar 14 2026
Registration Opens Tue Feb 3 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Thu Mar 5 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue Mar 10 at 4:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Mar 5 at 11:55 PM
Drop online until Mon Mar 9 at 4:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Mar 11 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.