Congressional Debate

2026 — Buda, TX/US

Novice Prose

Abbreviation NPRO
Format Speech
Entry Fee $15.00
Overall Entry Limit 24
Entry 1 competitors per entry
Locations
Jack C. Hays
Contacts
Gina Lozano
General
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Circuits
TFA – Texas Forensic Association

Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Sep 7 to Jun 30 2026
Registration Opens Thu Aug 6 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Thu Sep 3 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After Sat Sep 5 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Sep 3 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Sat Sep 5 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Sat Sep 5 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.