The Paradigm at Dowling Catholic

2026 — West Des Moines, IA/US

Original Oratory

Abbreviation OO
Format Speech
Entry Fee $15.00 (Plus $20 / individual)
Overall Entry Limit 50
Entry Limit Per School 6
Entry 1 competitors per entry
Sample Ballot Download
Locations
Brody Middle School Dowling - Des Moines Marriott Dowling Catholic High School Merrill Middle School Theodore Roosevelt High School
Contacts
Simon Sheaff
General
Invitation Home Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In Attendance
Events
Observers
Congress
JV Policy Debate Lincoln Douglas Novice Lincoln-Douglas Novice Policy Novice Public Forum Policy Debate Public Forum
Dramatic Interp Duo Interp Extemp Speaking Humorous Interp Informative Speaking Original Oratory Program Oral Interpretation Spontaneous Speaking
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) TOC-UK – Tournament of Champions Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Dec 4 to Dec 6 2026
Registration Opens Thu Oct 1 at 12:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Nov 30 at 5:05 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Nov 30 at 5:05 PM
Judge Information Due Mon Nov 30 at 5:05 PM
Drop online until Mon Nov 30 at 5:05 PM
Change fees apply after Mon Nov 30 at 5:05 PM

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