Information for the 2026 Cavalier Invitational is populated here:

Sustainability at Durham Academy

We wanted to share a few logistical notes related to our sustainability practices:

• Compost bins will be available for all food waste.
• Recycling bins will be available for only paper and metal waste
• Please bring reusable water bottles. We will not be offering single-use plastic water bottles in the judge lounge or the student concessions area. Water fountains will be available and clearly marked across campus.

There will be signage around campus, along with a dedicated sustainability team, to assist with making this event both success and environmentally-friendly.

WiFi Information

Network: DA-Event
Password: @DA!2026#

Helplines

General Tournament/Registration: cavalierinvite@gmail.com

Cavalier Challenge: cavalierinvite+challenge@gmail.com

2025 Challenge Packet

Please Click Here

Monday Venues

All Events

Durham Academy Upper School Campus
3601 Ridge Road, Durham, NC 27705

Hospitality: US Learning Commons
All Food Provided

Equity Concerns

Durham Academy Speech and Debate is committed to providing its students, staff, and community members the opportunity to pursue excellence in their endeavors. This opportunity can exist only when each member of our community is assured an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Durham Academy Speech and Debate is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Accordingly, all forms of harassment and discrimination are prohibited, whether committed by students, staff, or management. Durham Academy Speech and Debate is committed to the enforcement of this policy.

Individuals who are found to have violated this policy will be subject to the full range of sanctions, up to and including removal from competition. Any individual or group of individuals who believes they have been a victim of harassment and/or discrimination should report it on this form immediately.

Information about Implicit Bias in Speech & Debate

You can file an Equity Concern with our Equity Team by clicking here.

Protests Concerning Rules & Procedures
Please note these important resources:
- 2026 Tournament Invitation
- 2026 Tournament Packet
- 2026 Challenge Packet (Available during on Sunday)
- Current NSDA Unified Manual (All events except DEC & OI)
- Current NCFL Bylaws (Only DEC & OI)

You can file a Protest Concerning Rules & Procedures by clicking here

We appreciate you choosing to join is Durham!

Crawford Leavoy (he/him)
Director of Speech & Debate
Durham Academy

Rachel Mauchline (she/her)
Assistant Director of Speech & Debate
Durham Academy

Justin Spitzer ('26) & Ethan Asnani ('27)
Student Tournament Directors
Durham Academy