Ephrata Thriller

2026 — Ephrata, WA/US

Big Questions

Abbreviation BQ
Format Debate
Entry Fee $5.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Resolved: Technological progress has surpassed humanity’s ability to use it ethically.

Locations
Ephrata High School
Contacts
Katie Haynes
General
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Events
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Novice Dramatic Interp Novice Dual Interp Novice Ed Comm Novice Extmeporaneous Novice Humorous Interp Novice Impromptu Novice Informative Novice Original Oratory Novice Original Spoken Word Poetry Novice Programmed Oral Interp Novice Tall Tales Open Dramatic Interp Open Dual Interp Open Ed Comm Open Extemporaneous Open Humorous Interp Open Impromptu Open Informative Open Original Oratory Open Original Spoken Word Poetry Open Programmed Oral Interp Open Tall Tales
Circuits
NatCir – National Circuit (US HS)

Dates & Deadlines

 PDT
Tournament Dates Oct 31 to Oct 31 2026
Registration Opens Mon Oct 12 at 3:00 PM
Registration Closes Fri Oct 30 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Oct 30 at 10:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Oct 30 at 10:00 PM
Drop online until Sat Oct 31 at 7:30 AM
Change fees apply after Wed Oct 28 at 10:00 AM

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