The Big GUMP Classic

2026 — Montgomery, AL/US

Novice Public Forum

Abbreviation NPF
Format Debate
Entry Fee $20.00
Overall Entry Limit 30
Entry Limit Per School 4
Entry 2 competitors per entry
Locations
The Montgomery Academy
Contacts
Jay Rye
General
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Circuits
BAMA – Alabama GFCA – Georgia Forensics Coaches Association NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) SC – South Carolina TOC-UK – Tournament of Champions Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Dec 4 to Dec 5 2026
Registration Opens Mon Aug 31 at 10:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Nov 30 at 6:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Dec 2 at 6:00 PM
Judge Information Due Tue Dec 1 at 6:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Dec 3 at 6:00 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Dec 3 at 6:00 PM

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