Great Salt Lake Invitational

NPDA topic announce doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AsKhGzSzdpWpzZNaIYzvfG0YVpyrEPrRCTxkh3nnfIw/edit?usp=sharing

We will also announce verbally in GC 1900

At the 2026 Great Salt Lake Invitational we host events that exemplify a range of forensics skills and genres (CEDA, NPDA, and IEs)

This year we are especially excited to introduce a Novice/JV policy debate round robin. Our aim is to create rigorous competitive opportunities for developing debaters. We will also host a complete open policy tournament, two NPDA tournaments including one with topics areas, and an IE swing.

Please download and read the invite on the right for detailed information on tournament logistics and event rules.

Please note that the IE swing will be hosted on forensicstournament.net. All debate will be hosted on Tabroom.

To register for individual events, visit: https://forensicstournament.net/GreatSaltLakeUTEPSwing/26

Feel free to reach out with any questions duncan.stewart@utah.edu

Take good care,

Duncan Stewart

Tournament Details:

Important Rooms

Topic Announce & Meals - GC 1900

Prep Rooms

CoSI - GC 2675

SLCC - GC 2781

Whitman - GC 2880

NAU - GC 2140

Utah - GC 2900

Parking:

Unfortunately, parking isNOTfree on campus on Friday. The closest lot is the pay lot located in front of the Ray Olpin Student Union building. This is also directly in front of the Gardner Commons building (tournament HQ). The machines accept credit card payment.

Fortunately, all parking is free on Saturday and Sunday EXCEPT in individual parking stalls labeled as reserved 24/7.The pay lot IS free on Saturday and Sunday, even though it won't appear as such.

Meals:

Meals will be provided according to the invitation for registered judges and competitors. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available. This includes the following:

Friday - Dinner (All Friday competitors and judges)

Saturday - Lunch (All Saturday competitors and judges)

Saturday - Dinner (NPDA competitors and judges)

Sunday - Lunch & Dinner

Coffee will be available throughout the tournament in GC 1900. Vending machines are available in the Gardner Commons building.

Payment Options:

Fees can be paid through FTN, via check, or through our online payment portal (which does not charge a processing fee). Schools competing in speech and NPDA will have their NPDA fees from Tabroom added to their FTN total for ease of payment. If there are any questions or concerns, please email Averie atavockel@gmail.com.

Payment Portal Link:https://debate.utah.edu/forms/beehive-bonanza.php

For the Invoice number, simply put the date.