Minotaur Invitational

2026 — Buckeye, AZ/US

Big Questions Jr

Abbreviation BQJr
Format Debate
Entry Fee $5.00
Entry Limit Per School 6
Entry Teams of between 1 and 2 competitors

Event Description:

Middle school Big Questions

Big Questions – 2026-2027 Topic

Resolved: Technological progress has surpassed humanity’s ability to use it ethically.

Locations
Odyssey Institute
Contacts
Tea Robinson
General
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World Schools Debate
Circuits
AZ – Arizona AZMS – Arizona Middle School BQ – Big Questions Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 MST
Tournament Dates Nov 20 to Nov 21 2026
Registration Opens Tue Oct 6 at 5:00 PM
Registration Closes Wed Nov 18 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Nov 18 at 9:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Nov 18 at 8:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Nov 19 at 9:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Nov 18 at 8:00 PM

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