National Speech and Debate Season Opener
2026 — NSDA Campus, KY/US
Lincoln-Douglas - TOC Bid Event
Abbreviation
LD
Format
Debate
Entry Fee
$80.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Division Eligibility:
The TOC Bid Event level of Lincoln-Douglas debate is considered the Varsity/Open division. All students in grades 6-12 are eligible to compete.
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EDT
Tournament Dates
Sep 12
to
Sep 14
2026
Registration Opens
Wed Jul 1 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes
Tue Sep 8 at 11:59 PM
Fees Freeze After
Wed Sep 9 at 11:59 PM
Judge Information Due
Tue Sep 8 at 11:59 PM
Drop online until
Fri Sep 11 at 8:00 PM
Change fees apply after
Wed Sep 9 at 11:59 PM
These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.