NYDL January

2026 — New York, NY/US

Rules and Resources

Rules and Resources

For Everyone

You can read our official rulebook here.

For Judges

We keep our judge resources inthis folder.

Judges may wish especially to refer to the following:

  1. Structure of an NYDL debate
  2. Speaker score rubric
  3. Guide to Question Time and POIs
Locations
Blind Brook Packer
Contacts
Rebecca MacKay Nick Smart
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Dates & Deadlines

 EST
Tournament Dates Jan 24 2026
Registration Opens Wed Dec 17 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Jan 14 at 8:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Jan 16 at 12:00 PM
Judge Information Due Wed Jan 21 at 12:00 PM
Drop online until Fri Jan 23 at 8:00 PM
Change fees apply after Wed Jan 14 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.