NSDA Springboard Scrimmage 5

2026 — NSDA Campus, IA/US

Topics

World Schools: This House would prohibit universities from giving preferential treatment to applicants whose parents are alumni.

Congressional Debate: Congress legislation is posted here

Public Forum: PF will use the September/October NSDA topic.

Lincoln-Douglas: LD (both divisions) will use the September/October NSDA topic. This scrimmage will not use the novice LD topic.

Policy: Resolved: The United States federal government should establish national health insurance in the United States.

Big Questions: BQ will use the 2026-2027 NSDA topic: Resolved: Technological progress has surpassed humanity’s ability to use it ethically.

For more information, please visit the NSDA Current Topics webpage.
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Circuits
BQ – Big Questions Middle School – Middle School NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) NSDA – National Speech and Debate Association Springboard – NSDA Springboard Series Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Oct 27 2026
Registration Opens Mon Aug 3 at 7:00 AM
Registration Closes Tue Oct 27 at 12:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue Oct 27 at 12:00 PM
Judge Information Due Tue Oct 27 at 12:00 PM
Drop online until Tue Oct 27 at 12:00 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Oct 27 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.