TCFL Winter Open Debate
2026 — Valencia, CA/US
Novice Policy
Abbreviation
NovCX
Format
Debate
Topic:
NFHS Policy 2026-27
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should establish national health insurance in the United States
Entry Fee
$40.00
Entry
2 competitors per entry
Event Description:
We will offer a Novice division (entries supported) to encourage the growth of Policy Debate. Both debaters would need to be novices for entry. If not, please enter the Open Division.
We are using the NDCA Novice Packet for Policy Debate
Cases MUST be constructed using the Novice Packet and should only be running on-case and Disadvantage Negative strategies.
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Tournament Dates
Nov 21
to
Nov 21
2026
Registration Opens
Mon Oct 5 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closes
Fri Nov 13 at 11:55 PM
Fees Freeze After
Tue Nov 17 at 1:00 PM
Judge Information Due
Thu Nov 19 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until
Tue Nov 17 at 1:00 PM
Change fees apply after
Fri Nov 20 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.