Springboard December Capstone Tournament

2026 — NSDA Campus, IA/US

Open Policy

Abbreviation CX
Format Debate
Topic:
NFHS Policy 2026-27
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should establish national health insurance in the United States
Entry Fee $0.00
Entry Limit Per School 8
Entry 2 competitors per entry
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Circuits
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Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Dec 5 to Dec 5 2026
Registration Opens Mon Oct 19 at 7:00 AM
Registration Closes Thu Dec 3 at 12:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Dec 3 at 12:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Dec 3 at 12:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Dec 3 at 12:00 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Dec 3 at 12:00 PM

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