2026 MSDL All Novice Tournament

2026 — West Roxbury, MA/US

Public Forum Debate

Abbreviation PF
Format Debate
Entry Fee $20.00
Entry Teams of between 1 and 2 competitors

Event Description:

Public Forum Debate (PFD) involves two teams, each with two students, debating an issue of current interest or policy. A judge decides which two-person team wins the debate. Public Forum debaters across the nation debate the same issue, referred to as the resolution, for one month. One side, the PRO, argues that the resolution is true, while the other side, the CON, argues that it is false.

Locations
Catholic Memorial
Contacts
Joyce Albert
General
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Events
Congressional Debate
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Circuits
MSDL – Massachusetts Speech & Debate League Past Years' Editions

Dates & Deadlines

 EDT
Tournament Dates Oct 24 to Oct 24 2026
Registration Opens Tue Sep 22 at 9:00 AM
Registration Closes Wed Oct 21 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Thu Oct 22 at 5:00 PM
Judge Information Due Thu Oct 22 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Thu Oct 22 at 5:00 PM
Change fees apply after Thu Oct 22 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.