Welcome

Welcome to the Citron Online Debate Series Tournament

Thank you for joining the Citron Online District! Our monthly Debate Series tournaments welcome competitors from across the United States and around the world. All competition is conducted live online via Zoom, allowing students to compete without travel or a weekend commitment.

Our mission is to provide a high-quality debate experience that is accessible, efficient, educational, and welcoming to competitors of all experience levels.

Tournament Check-In

Mandatory Tournament Meeting: 6:15 PM Eastern Time

Tournament Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82719822951?pwd=mbyhRjs9QwaLbklYtn6X3RebBaxAAM.1

Entry Fees & Judge Requirements

• Entry Fee: $10 per entry.

• Judge Requirement: One qualified judge is required for every two (2) entries or fraction thereof.

• Schools unable to meet their judging obligation may purchase a judge buyout through the tournament registration.

Events Offered

Lincoln-Douglas Debate

The current NSDA November/December Lincoln-Douglas resolution will be used. Novice and Open/Varsity divisions will be offered whenever entry numbers permit.

Public Forum Debate

The current NSDA Public Forum resolution will be used. Novice and Open/Varsity divisions will be offered whenever entry numbers permit.

Big Questions Debate

The current NSDA Big Questions annual resolution will be used.

Extemporaneous Debate

The specific topic will be released via a Tabroom blast at 5:30 PM Eastern Time on the day of the tournament.

All events will be conducted under the current National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) rules. Competitors are encouraged to monitor both this Tabroom page and the official NSDA topic releases to ensure they are preparing the most current resolutions and event materials.

Tournament Schedule

Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum & Big Questions

6:30 PM ET — Round 1

7:30 PM ET — Round 2

Extemporaneous Debate

5:30 PM ET — Topic Release

6:30 PM ET — Round 1

7:00 PM ET — Round 2

7:30 PM ET — Round 3

8:00 PM ET — Round 4

8:30 PM ET — Semifinals

9:00 PM ET — Finals

Tournament Policies

Nuisance Fees

To help tournaments run smoothly and remain on schedule, Citron assesses a $20 nuisance fee per infraction for:

• Late registrations

• Competitors who fail to attend without prior notice

• Failure to provide required judges

• Failure to satisfy judging obligations through either a provided judge or an approved judge buyout

Nuisance fees will not be assessed when competitors are withdrawn at least eight (8) hours before the tournament begins.

These policies help ensure a fair, efficient, and enjoyable tournament by minimizing last-minute disruptions and allowing tournament staff to prepare accurate pairings and judging assignments.

Judge Applications

Interested in judging for Citron?

Please email admin@citrononline.org with:

• A summary of your Speech and Debate experience

• The events you are qualified to judge

• A sample Reason for Decision (RFD)

Applicants must have graduated from high school and possess prior competitive Speech and Debate experience.

Important Resources

Before competing, please review:

• Citron Online District Artificial Intelligence Policy

• NSDA High School Unified Manual (Official Event Rules)

Stay Connected

Instagram: @nsdacitron

Facebook: NSDA Citron League

Tournament Payments

Tournament entry fees and judge buyouts may be paid online at:

https://citrononline.org/fees