DSDL 3 The Patriot Open

2025 — Apex, NC/US

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Welcome to DSDL #3 at Apex Friendship!

We’re excited to welcome you to our third Dogwood Speech & Debate League Tournament of the season, hosted at Apex Friendship High School on Saturday, November 1st.

This tournament will feature the November/December topics in both Public Forum and Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Topics and legislation for all other events will be released by Friday, October 17th.

Registration closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, October 27th.
Please be sure to finalize entries and judges by that deadline to help us prepare for a great day of competition.

We can’t wait to see you and your students for another fantastic Saturday of speech and debate!

Sincerely,

The DSDL Tournament Staff
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Tournament Dates Nov 1 2025
Registration Opens Fri Oct 10 at 3:00 PM
Registration Closes Mon Oct 27 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Oct 27 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Oct 29 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Mon Oct 27 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Mon Oct 27 at 5:00 PM

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