Round Robins

This year we will be hosting our 11th Annual Sophomore Throw-Down, open to 10th grade students who excel in Lincoln-Douglas debate. The Throw-Down will take place on the NSDA Campus platform on Friday, September 24.

We will also return to the Valley Round Robin, a varsity LD event that will feature 12 top-tier competitors by application. This event also takes place on Friday, September 24.

Throw-Down nominations are due on Thursday, September 9, at noon. 

Over the years, finalists at the Throw-Down have gone on to be among the most competitive LD debaters in the country. More importantly, the Throw-Down provides an opportunity for young debaters to gain experience and get to know each other in a fun, collegial atmosphere.

We also have really cool trophies.

Each team can nominate up to two sophomore students for the Throw-Down and one applicant to the Valley Round Robin. All nominees are waitlisted. Schools should provide information about their nominees' records from previous seasons. We will admit 18 sophomores and 12 entries to the Valley Round Robin. Schools must provide 1 judge for each debater entered in either Round Robin. The fee for entering the Throw-Down is $75 per student. (This is reduced from previous seasons as, regrettably, we will not be able to provide our delicious banquet. We do, however, invite you to enjoy your own delicious food at home on the evening of the Round Robin, as a way of commemorating the event. We don't want to tell you what to do, but we are fans of tacos.