The Battle of the Knights

2026 — Chandler, AZ/US

Congress

Abbreviation CON
Format Congress
Entry Fee $10.00
Entry Limit Per School 15
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Overview: Congressional Debate is a simulation of the legislative process in the U.S. Congress, where students draft, present, and debate pieces of legislation in a structured parliamentary format. Competitors take on the roles of senators or representatives, engaging in policy discussion, argumentation, and structured deliberation.

Congressional Debate: Event rules align with the NSDA

Each prelim will have a set bill to debate. Students who advance to the finals round will have a full 2.5 hour session. No MS students will PO.

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Locations
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Contacts
Norman Rumsey Miranda Vega
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Oct 17 to Oct 17 2026
Registration Opens Fri Aug 28 at 10:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Oct 12 at 6:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Oct 12 at 6:00 PM
Judge Information Due Tue Oct 13 at 6:00 PM
Drop online until Mon Oct 12 at 6:00 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Oct 13 at 6:00 PM

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