2A Region 15 Tournament

2026 — North Summit High School, UT/US

Public Forum

Abbreviation PF
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF March
Resolved: The United States federal government should ban corporate acquisition of single-family residences.
Entry Fee $0.00
Entry Limit Per School 2
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Public Forum Debate (PF) is a two-on-two debate that focuses on current event topics. Each round begins with the team that won the coin toss selecting either their side (Pro or Con) or speaker position (first or second), and the opposing team selects the remaining option. Debaters present constructive cases, engage in refutation and rebuttals, and participate in “crossfire,” a questioning period similar to cross-examination. Internet access is permitted unless otherwise specified by the tournament.

Time Limits Speech Time Limit Purpose

Team A Speaker 1 – Constructive 4 minutes Present the team’s case
Team B Speaker 1 – Constructive 4 minutes Present the team’s case
Crossfire 3 minutes Speaker 1 from Team A & B alternate asking and answering questions
Team A Speaker 2 – Rebuttal 4 minutes Refute the opposing side’s arguments
Team B Speaker 2 – Rebuttal 4 minutes Refute the opposing side’s arguments
Crossfire 3 minutes Speaker 2 from Team A & B alternate asking and answering questions
Team A Speaker 1 – Summary 3 minutes Begin crystallizing the main issues in the round
Team B Speaker 1 – Summary 3 minutes Begin crystallizing the main issues in the round
Grand Crossfire 3 minutes All four debaters involved in a crossfire at once
Team A Speaker 2 – Final Focus 2 minutes Explain reasons that you win the round
Team B Speaker 2 – Final Focus 2 minutes Explain reasons that you win the round

*Each team is entitled to three minutes of prep time during the round.

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Locations
North Summitt
Contacts
Ericca Hawkes Tarah Johnson
General
Invitation Home Email Archive Events & Divisions Institutions In Attendance
Events
Congressional Debate
Lincoln Douglas Public Forum SpAr
Impromptu Informative Speaking Mixed Extemp Mixed Interp Original Oratory
Circuits
UT – Utah Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 MST
Tournament Dates Mar 2 to Mar 2 2026
Registration Opens Sat Dec 20 at 6:00 AM
Registration Closes Sun Mar 1 at 6:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Mon Mar 2 at 1:00 PM
Judge Information Due Sun Mar 1 at 6:00 PM
Drop online until Mon Mar 2 at 1:00 PM
Change fees apply after Mon Mar 2 at 1:00 PM

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