South Carolina Novice Tournament

2026 — Taylors, SC/US

Novice Public Forum Debate

Abbreviation NPF
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF September - October
Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction.
Entry Fee $26.00
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

4-4-(3)-4-4-(3)-3-3-(3)-2-2 Format. 3 minute prep. Follow NSDA Rules

Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction.

Locations
Eastside High School
Contacts
John Anastasio Jonathan Daniel Dorn Gail L Nicholas
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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

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