Sweetheart Classic
2026 — Morrilton, AR/US
Impromptu Topic Area Release
The Impromptu topic areas for the Sweetheart Classic Speech & Debate Tournament have officially been released. Competitors should be prepared to speak on themes connected to the heart of the season, including:
• Groundhog Day
• United States Observances
• Snow Days
• Valentine’s Day
As always, topics are designed to reward creativity, adaptability, and speaking from the heart. We can’t wait to see what you do with them. ❤️
Locations
Morrilton High SchoolContacts
Eric Gamble Jenna SellersGeneral
Invitation Home Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In AttendancePages & Uploads
ACTAA State Qualifying LEVELS: Impromptu Topic Area Release Interp Event Rules IPDA Debate IPDA Event Rules Judge Burden Limited Prep Event Rules Prepared Speaking Event Rules Tabroom and Internet Access Tabroom and Internet Access Tabroom Changes Tabroom changes Tournament Food, Fees and Awards TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Tournament StructureCircuits
AR – Arkansas BQ – Big Questions IPDA HS – IPDA High School NatCir – National Circuit (US HS)Dates & Deadlines
CDT
Tournament Dates
Feb 26
to
Feb 28
2026
Registration Opens
Thu Feb 5 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes
Fri Feb 20 at 4:00 PM
Fees Freeze After
Mon Feb 23 at 7:00 PM
Judge Information Due
Mon Feb 23 at 7:00 PM
Drop online until
Mon Feb 23 at 4:00 PM
Change fees apply after
Mon Feb 23 at 4:10 PM
These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.