1st Annual Criterion Invitational
2026 — Online, CA/US
Tournament Information
These are the topics that will be used for debate events:
- Lincoln-Douglas (Jan-Feb) - NSDA Jan-Feb
- Lincoln-Douglas (Mar-Apr) - NSDA Mar-Apr
- Public Forum (March) - NSDA Mar
- Public Forum (April) - NSDA Apr
- Policy Debate - NSDA 25-26
- Big Questions - NSDA 25-26
- Congress - Legislation docket is posted on the sidebar. Bills 1 & 2 are for round 1, 3 & 4 are for round 2, and the remaining 2 bills are for round 3
Locations
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BQ – Big Questions GGSA – Golden Gate Speech Association Middle School – Middle School NatCir – National Circuit (US HS)Dates & Deadlines
PDT
Tournament Dates
Apr 26
2026
Registration Opens
Fri Nov 21 at 12:00 PM
Registration Closes
Fri Apr 24 at 8:59 PM
Fees Freeze After
Mon Apr 6 at 11:59 PM
Judge Information Due
Fri Apr 24 at 11:59 PM
Drop online until
Sat Apr 25 at 9:00 PM
Change fees apply after
Mon Apr 6 at 11:59 PM
These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.