Connecting Champions Across Continents
Join us for NOF's premier international tournament, where young voices from around the world come together to inspire, challenge, and elevate one another. With participants spanning continents, this tournament fosters an inclusive community of driven, passionate students dedicated to refining their skills and making their voices heard. Step up, speak out, and be part of a truly global conversation!
2025 Schedule*
*These times are equivalent; schedule may be adjusted due to number of entries.
Pacific time
Wed July 16 - 4:00pm - Pattern A Round 1
Wed July 16 - 5:15pm - Pattern A Round 2
Wed July 16 - 6:30pm - Pattern A Round 3
Thur July 17 - 4:00pm - Pattern B Round 1
Thur July 17 - 5:15pm - Pattern B Round 2
Thur July 17 - 6:30pm - Pattern B Round 3
Fri July 18 - 4:00pm - Pattern C Round 1
Fri July 18 - 5:45pm - Pattern C Round 2
Sat July 19 - 4:00pm - Pattern C Round 3
Sat July 19 - 5:45pm - Pattern C Round 4
Sun July 20 - 4:00pm - Pattern A Finals
Sun July 20 - 5:15pm - Pattern B Finals
Sun July 20 - 6:30pm - Pattern C Finals
Mon July 21 - 4:00pm - Awards
Beijing time
Thur July 17 - 7:00am - Pattern A Round 1
Thur July 17 - 8:15am - Pattern A Round 2
Thur July 17 - 9:30am - Pattern A Round 3
Fri July 18 - 7:00am - Pattern B Round 1
Fri July 18 - 8:15am - Pattern B Round 2
Fri July 18 - 9:30am - Pattern B Round 3
Sat July 19 - 7:00am - Pattern C Round 1
Sat July 19 - 8:45am - Pattern C Round 2
Sun July 20 - 7:00am - Pattern C Round 3
Sun July 20 - 8:45am - Pattern C Round 4
Mon July 21 - 8:00am - Pattern A Finals
Mon July 21 - 9:15am - Pattern B Finals
Mon July 21 - 10:30am - Pattern C Finals
Tues July 22 - 7:00am - Awards
Pattern A: Assigned Platform, Informative, Persuasive, Speech To Entertain, Communication Analysis, Impromptu, Extemp, Programmed Oral Interp, Poetry, Prose, Dramatic Duo, Drama, Humorous Interp, Original Interp, Declamation, Storytelling, NOF Mock Trial (triple entry)
Pattern B: SPAR
Pattern C: Congress, IPDA, LD, Public Forum, NOF Parli, World Schools (single entry)
Key Points:
Registration is due by July 9, 2023 at 8pm Pacific time on ForensicsTournament.net
Entry fees payable only by credit card on the website. Payment will be available the week of the tournament.
Each school is required to provide one judge for every 5 IE entries per pattern/2 debate teams. At the discretion of the Tournament Director, uncovered entries may be allowed (penalty fees apply).
The tournament will use synchronous video conferencing.
There will be a single championship division for all events.
Competitors will be recognized with Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. If international shipping of awards is not feasible, alternative awards may include certificates and gift cards. Please see NOF bylaws for the number of awards. All competitors in elimination rounds will receive recognition.
