Back Mountain Spring Invitational

2026 — Dallas, PA/US

Welcome

On behalf of the Catholic Forensic League of Scranton, Dallas High School is proud to host the Back Mountain Spring Invitational.

Tournament Live Doc: will be released week of tournament

Competition Events

Speech

Declamation | Duo Interpretation | Dramatic Performance | Extemporaneous Speaking | Original Oratory | Poetry | Prose | Student Congress | Impromptu Speaking | Storytelling

Debate
Lincoln-Douglas Debate | Public Forum Debate

For each event, there will be a Novice Division and a Varsity Division. All events will use NCFL rules, with the exception of Impromptu and Storytelling, which will use PHSSL rules.

Key Dates

Congress Legislation Due: Monday, January 19 at 5:00 p.m.

New Entries Due: Monday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m.

Lunch Orders Due: Wednesday, February 4 at 5:00 p.m.

Judge Entries Due: Wednesday, February 4 at 5:00 p.m.

Entry & Eligibility

Entry is open to students in middle or high school.