Lawrence Free State Firebird Policy Debate Invitational

2025 — Lawrence, KS/US

Hello,

Your team is cordially invited to the 2025 Lawrence Free State Firebird Policy Debate Invitational hosted on November 21st & 22nd 2025.

We will host the following divisions:

Two Days:
DCI Varsity

KDC Varsity

JV

Novice - Packet + No Packet Divisions

One Day:

Open
JV
Novice - Packet + No Packet Divisions

With the BONUS ability for Novice, and JV 2 Day competitors to enter the relevant 1-day field after Friday debates if they start the tournament 0-3 and are ineligible to clear to elimination rounds.

Please see the relevant tabs on the sidebar for information.

We look forward to hosting you in LOVELY LAWRENCE KANSAS!

Best,

Parker Hopkins & Michael Shelton

LFS Debate
Locations
Lawrence Free State High School
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Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Nov 21 to Nov 22 2025
Registration Opens Mon Feb 17 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Fri Nov 21 at 11:00 AM
Fees Freeze After Wed Nov 19 at 4:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Nov 21 at 11:00 AM
Drop online until Fri Nov 21 at 10:55 PM
Change fees apply after Mon Nov 17 at 4:00 PM

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