NMSDA State Speech and Debate Championships

2026 — Albuquerque, NM/US

Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Abbreviation NLD
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Jan/Feb
Resolved: The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral.
Entry Fee $10.00
Entry Limit Per School 6
Entry 1 competitors per entry
Locations
La Cueva HS
Contacts
Mackenzie Lementino
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Feb 26 to Feb 28 2026
Registration Opens Fri Jan 9 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes Fri Feb 20 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue Feb 24 at 7:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Feb 20 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Wed Feb 25 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Feb 25 at 5:00 PM

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