WolfCub and BigWave Dave Invitationals

2026 — Claremont, CA/US

BWD Congress

Abbreviation BWCON
Format Congress
Topic:
NSDA PF April
Resolved: The United States should eliminate the President’s authority to deploy military forces abroad without Congressional approval.
Entry Fee $0.00 (Plus $40 / individual)
Entry 1 competitors per entry
Locations
Claremont High School
Contacts
Dave Chamberlain
General
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Circuits
BAEMSDL – Bay Area Elementary/Middle School Debate League CBSR – Citrus Belt Speech Region IVDL – Inland Valley Debate League MSPDP – Middle School Public Debate Program (CA) SDMSL – San Diego Middle School League

Dates & Deadlines

 PDT
Tournament Dates Apr 11 to Apr 11 2026
Registration Opens Wed Mar 11 at 4:00 PM
Registration Closes Thu Apr 9 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Apr 9 at 11:55 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Apr 9 at 11:55 AM
Drop online until Thu Apr 9 at 11:55 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Apr 9 at 11:55 PM

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