GFCA Varsity State Championships

2026 — Marist School, GA/US

Debate & Limited Prep Topics

Policy Debate

Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly increase its exploration and/or development of the Arctic.

Public Forum Debate

The GFCA Varsity State Championships will use the NSDA February 2026 topic.

Resolved: The Federal Trade Commission should establish a federal regulatory framework for sports betting.

Lincoln Douglas Debate

The GFCA Varsity State Championships will use the NSDA January/February 2026 topic.

Resolved: The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral.

Extemporaneous Speaking Topic Areas

Round 1 - Africa and Middle East

Round 2 - Domestic Economics

Round 3 - Americas

Round 4 - Georgia

Finals - Foreign Policy

Impromptu Speaking Prompt Areas

TBA
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Marist School
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Jeffrey Miller
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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Feb 7 to Feb 8 2026
Registration Opens Fri Jan 2 at 7:00 AM
Registration Closes Fri Jan 30 at 4:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Fri Jan 30 at 4:00 PM
Judge Information Due Fri Jan 30 at 4:00 PM
Drop online until Sat Feb 7 at 12:00 PM
Change fees apply after Fri Jan 30 at 4:00 PM

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