Cougar Classic

2026 — Lafayette, LA/US

Novice Poetry

Abbreviation NPO
Format Speech
Entry Fee $9.00
Overall Entry Limit 40
Entry 1 competitors per entry
Locations
St. Thomas More High School
Contacts
Megan Elizabeth Broussard
General
Invitation Home Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In Attendance
Events
Student Congress
Advanced Lincoln Douglas Advanced Policy Debate Novice Lincoln Douglas Novice Policy Debate Public Forum
Declamation Informative Speaking Novice Dramatic Interpretation Novice Duo Interpretation Novice Extemporaneous Speaking Novice Humorous Interpretation Novice Impromptu Novice Poetry Novice Prose Original Oratory Program Oral Interpretation Varsity Dramatic Interpretation Varsity Duo Interpretation Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking Varsity Humorous Interpretation Varsity Impromptu Speaking Varsity Oral Interpretation
Circuits
LA – Louisiana NatCir – National Circuit (US HS) Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 CST
Tournament Dates Jan 16 to Jan 17 2026
Registration Opens Thu Dec 4 at 2:00 PM
Registration Closes Wed Jan 14 at 10:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Jan 14 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Jan 15 at 4:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Jan 15 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Jan 15 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.