University of Pennsylvania Liberty Bell Classic

2026 — Philadelphia/Online, PA/US

World Schools Debate

Abbreviation WSD
Format World Schools 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 $75.00
Entry Teams of between 3 and 5 competitors
Locations
Penn 2024
Contacts
Penn for Youth Debate PFYD
General
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Events
Congressional Debate
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World Schools Debate
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) TOC-UK – Tournament of Champions WSDC – Worlds Schools

Dates & Deadlines

 PDT
Tournament Dates Feb 6 to Feb 8 2026
Registration Opens Mon Dec 15 at 6:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Feb 2 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Feb 2 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Mon Feb 2 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Feb 5 at 8:55 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Feb 6 at 1:00 PM

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