Isidore Newman School Invitational

2026 — New Orleans, LA/US

World Schools Debate Information

Judge Training Documents - Forthcoming

Schedule

Round 1: Prepared
Round 2: Prepared
Round 3: Impromptu
Round 4: Impromptu
Round 5: Prepared
Round 6: Impromptu
Elim 1: Impromptu
Elim 2: Impromptu
Elim 3 (if needed): Impromptu
Finals: Prepared

*** Regardless of the number of elim rounds, finals will be prepared

We are proud to have hosted the USA Development Team & Team Texas in the past. We hope that they and you will join us!
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Isidore Newman School
Contacts
Newman Invitational
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Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Dec 11 to Dec 13 2026
Registration Opens Mon Sep 21 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes Tue Dec 8 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Dec 4 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Dec 10 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Dec 10 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Dec 4 at 5:00 PM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.