Jim Fountain Classic

2026 — Tempe, AZ/US

Novice Public Forum

Abbreviation NPF
Format Debate
Entry Fee $20.00
Entry Limit Per School 6
Entry 2 competitors per entry
Locations
McClintock High School
Contacts
Timothy J Cornwell Richard Glover
General
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Events
Congressional Debate
Novice LD Debate Novice Public Forum Policy Debate Varsity LD Debate Varsity Public Forum
Dramatic Interp Duet Acting Duo Interp Extemp Humorous Interp Impromptu Speaking Informative Speaking Original Oratory Original Spoken Word Poetry Poetry Programmed Oral Interp Prose
World Schools Debate
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.