David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy Speech Tournament

2026 — Lafayette, LA/US

Novice Policy Debate

Abbreviation NCX
Format Debate
Topic:
CEDA Policy 2026-27
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reduce arms transfers from the United States to one or more of the following: • the Federal Republic of Nigeria • Japan • the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • the Republic of China • the Republic of the Philippines • the State of Israel • Ukraine • United Mexican States
Entry Fee $20.00
Entry 2 competitors per entry
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David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
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Jacob Leger
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Circuits
LA – Louisiana High School Speech League NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Nov 6 to Nov 7 2026
Registration Opens Mon Oct 5 at 6:00 AM
Registration Closes Thu Nov 5 at 4:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Nov 5 at 4:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Nov 5 at 4:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Nov 5 at 4:00 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Nov 5 at 4:00 PM

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