John Edie Holiday Debates Hosted by The Blake School

2026 — Minneapolis, MN/US

Congressional Debate Information and Legislation

Important Dates

November 9th - Congress Legislation Due
November 19th - Congress Legislation Released

Please submit Congress legislation no later than Monday, November 9th at 8pm. Please email to blakelegislation@gmail.com

Saturday - 12/19

8:15 AM -Swearing In

8:30-11:00 AM-Session 1

11:00-12:30-Lunch

12:30-3:00 PM-Session 2

3:30-6:00 PM - Session 3

Sunday - 12/20

10:00 AM - Semifinals

2:00 PM - Finals
Locations
Marriott City Center Minneapolis
Contacts
Shane Stafford
General
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Circuits
MN – Minnesota Speech & Debate NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) ndca – National Debate Coaches Association TOC-UK – Tournament of Champions Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CDT
Tournament Dates Dec 18 to Dec 21 2026
Registration Opens Fri Oct 9 at 5:00 PM
Registration Closes Mon Dec 14 at 9:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue Dec 1 at 9:00 PM
Judge Information Due Sun Dec 13 at 9:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Dec 17 at 9:00 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Dec 15 at 4:00 PM
PFRR Entry Deadline Sun Dec 13 at 11:30 PM

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