IFL Season Opener

2026 — Sioux City, IA/US

Novice LD

Abbreviation NLD
Format Debate
Entry Fee $10.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry
General
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Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Oct 3 to Oct 3 2026
Registration Opens Mon Aug 31 at 3:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Sep 30 at 11:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue Sep 29 at 12:00 PM
Judge Information Due Tue Sep 29 at 12:00 PM
Drop online until Tue Sep 29 at 12:00 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Sep 29 at 12:00 PM

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