2026 Inland Empire Challenge

Cruise down historic Route 66 to the charming city of 

Yucaipa, where EPIC² is proud to present the 2nd Annual

Inland Empire Challenge!  

REGISTRATION:

Registration Opens: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM PST

Registration Closes: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST

TOURNAMENT DATES & LOCATION

Thursday, March 12th

PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE

Location:

Bryant Street Baptist Church

13456 Bryant Street, Yucaipa Ca 92399

Friday,     March 13th

LD/TP DEBATE

Location:

Bryant Street Baptist Church

13456 Bryant Street, Yucaipa Ca 92399

Saturday, March 14th

ALL STOA SPEECH EVENTS

Location:

Bryant Street Baptist Church

13456 Bryant Street, Yucaipa Ca 92399

FEES

$45 for debate event

$35 for the first speech event.

$25 for each additional speech event

Competitors can register for UP TO 3 events in each pattern.
Each event must have 4 competitors. If an event does not have 4 competitors we may cancel that event.

PARENT JUDGING RESPONSIBILITY:

• Each competitor must have a PARENT present at the tournament who judges every other round (i.e. at least three rounds a day).  

• Students will need to have their PARENT physically with them at check in and the parent must remain at the tournament to judge every other round.

JUDGE REGISTRATION OPENS:

NOW OPEN

There will be a judge orientation 45 minutes before each speech round.
It is important to attend the orientation if this is your first tournament of the season.

We kindly request YOUR HELP to ensure the tournament keeps running by checking in 45 minutes prior to each round at the ballot push table.

SCRIPT SUBMISSION:

E-Script Submission OPENS: Sunday, Feb 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM PST
E-Script Submissions CLOSES: Sunday, March 2, 2026 9:00 PM PST

Scripts must be submitted electronically - there will be no on-site script submission at the tournament.

MEALS: SEE LEFT TAB FOR MEAL OPTIONS

This NITOC qualifying speech tournament will consist of two preliminary rounds and one final round. 

Note: events with a small number of entries will compete in a third round during the final round. Results will be uploaded to Speechranks.

We hope this event will be a blessing to all competitors as you sharpen your oratorical skills in bringing glory to the Lord through your speech.

Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!... For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever."

Romans 11