Gamecock Invitational at Sumter High School
2026 — NSDA Campus, SC/US
Public Forum Debate
Abbreviation
VPF
Format
Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF September/October
Resolved: The United States federal government should enact a moratorium on hyperscale data center construction
Entry Fee
$24.00
Entry
2 competitors per entry
Event Description:
4-4-(3)-4-4-(3)-3-3-(3)-2-2 Format. 3 minute prep.
This category if for contestants who have any debate experience. If numbers do not allow, novice will be combined with varsity for an open category.
Resolved: September/October Topic
Locations
Sumter HSContacts
Joshua K Miller Gail L NicholasGeneral
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Tournament Dates
Oct 17
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Oct 17
2026
Registration Opens
Mon Sep 14 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes
Wed Oct 14 at 6:00 PM
Fees Freeze After
Wed Oct 14 at 1:00 PM
Judge Information Due
Thu Oct 15 at 6:00 PM
Drop online until
Fri Oct 16 at 8:00 PM
Change fees apply after
Wed Oct 14 at 1:00 PM
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