Jim Fountain Classic

2026 — Tempe, AZ/US

Novice LD Debate

Abbreviation NLD
Format Debate
Entry Fee $10.00
Entry Limit Per School 6
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Novice LD will use the NSDA Sept/Oct Novice LD Topic:

Resolved: In the United States, national service ought to be mandatory.

Locations
McClintock High School
Contacts
Timothy J Cornwell Richard Glover
General
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Circuits
AZ – Arizona NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) TOC-UK – Tournament of Champions Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 MST
Tournament Dates Oct 23 to Oct 24 2026
Registration Opens Wed Aug 26 at 12:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Oct 19 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Oct 22 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Oct 22 at 11:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Oct 22 at 6:30 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Oct 20 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.