South Carolina Novice Tournament

2026 — Taylors, SC/US

Novice Congressional Debate

Abbreviation NCD
Format Congress
Entry Fee $13.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

The South Carolina Novice Tournament Congress will use the September NSDA Legislation.

Speaker awards will be determined by judges’ preference.

3 minutes speeches with CX from balance of time.

CX (2 minute) for first AFF and first NEG speeches.

NSDA rules will be followed.

Locations
Eastside High School
Contacts
John Anastasio Jonathan Daniel Dorn Gail L Nicholas
General
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Events
Novice Congressional Debate
Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate Novice Public Forum Debate
Children's Literature Declamation Dramatic Interpretation Duo Interpretation Expository Humorous Interpretation Impromptu Speaking Informative Speaking Original Oratory Prose-Poetry Interpretation
Circuits
GFCA – Georgia Forensics Coaches Association GPDA – Georgia Parliamentary Debate Association NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NC – North Carolina SC – South Carolina

Dates & Deadlines

 EDT
Tournament Dates Sep 19 to Sep 19 2026
Registration Opens Wed Aug 19 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Sep 16 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Sep 17 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Sep 17 at 5:00 PM

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