GFCA 1st and 2nd Year State Championships

2026 — Peachtree City, GA/US

Tournament Personnel

Tournament Director: Jeffrey Miller — Marist School(GFCA Director of Operations)

Policy Debate Tab: Maggie Berthiaume — Woodward Academy(GFCA Chairperson)

Public Forum Debate Tab: Richard Bracknell — Carrollton High School(GFCA Director of Finance)

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Tab: Clay Stewart — The Galloway School(GFCA Director of Communication)

Speech Tab: Jeffrey Miller — Marist School (GFCA Director of Operations) & Michael Robinson -- North Atlanta High School (GFCA Director of Programs)

Extemp Preparation Room:Pam Childress — Valdosta High School

Petition Ombudsperson: Lauren Burdt— National Speech & Debate Association
Locations
Starr's Mill High School
Contacts
Jeffrey Miller
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Jan 17 to Jan 18 2026
Registration Opens Thu Nov 6 at 7:00 AM
Registration Closes Mon Jan 12 at 1:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Jan 12 at 12:00 PM
Judge Information Due Mon Jan 12 at 1:00 PM
Drop online until Mon Jan 12 at 12:00 PM
Change fees apply after Mon Jan 12 at 12:00 PM

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