2026 Blacksnake NIETOC

2026 — Pocatello, ID/US

Open Policy

Abbreviation OCX
Format Debate
Topic:
NFHS Policy 2025-26
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.
Entry Fee $10.00
Entry Limit Per School 15
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Please visit Isata.org for your Idaho Debate Code (IDC)

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Locations
Idaho State University
Contacts
Joseph Tyler
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Jan 9 to Jan 10 2026
Registration Opens Mon Dec 1 at 7:30 AM
Registration Closes Tue Jan 6 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After Tue Jan 6 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Tue Jan 6 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Tue Jan 6 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Tue Jan 6 at 5:00 PM

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