NIHD (CA) - Oct 9-10, 2025 | Status: Closed | 3:59 PM Pacific
Tournament Status will update to Drops only at 11:59 pm Tue 09/23/2025 (Pacific)
Tournament Status will update to Closed at 11:59 pm Sat 09/27/2025 (Pacific)
This status is used while the tournament is still being setup.
This status means tournament registration is open. Families can register for the tournament.
This status means only registration drops are allowed. There are no new entries allowed but families can drop entries.
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Speech Times
Junior Apologetics Topics:
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
What does salvation mean and why is it important?
What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit and why are they important?
Why should we pray?
What are the Ten Commandments and why are they important?
What does it mean to forgive?
How does God command us to live?
Why is it important to read the Bible?
What is the Gospel?
How can someone get to heaven?
What is creation?
What is sin?
What is grace?
What is heaven?
Junior Impromptu Topics:
Favorites:
What is your favorite sport and why?
Who is your favorite historical character and why?
What is your favorite book and why?
What is your favorite day of the week and why?
What is your favorite season and why?
What is your favorite color and what does it remind you of?
Who do you want to be like when you grow up and why?
What is your favorite movie and why?
What is your favorite place to go and why?
Tell Me a Story About…
Tell me a story about your favorite birthday…
Tell me a story about the best vacation you’ve been on…
Tell me a story about a time in history…
Tell me a story about a memory with your family…
Tell me a story about your favorite school project…
Tell me a story about a dream you had…
Tell me a story about your favorite thing to do with your friends…
Tell me a story about a missionary…
Tell me a story about a time you solved a problem…
Quotes
"A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside." - Winnie the Pooh
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - Winnie the Pooh
"It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine." - Winnie the Pooh
"Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new favorite day." - Winnie the Pooh
"A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference." - Winnie the Pooh
"We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun." - Winnie the Pooh
"Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there someday." - Winnie the Pooh
"When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles." - Winnie the Pooh
Mars Hill Categories: Classic Music
Literature
Current Film and Television
Apologetics Categories:
Category 1 - The Character and Nature of God
Category 3 - Scripture
Category 5 - Christian Worldview Application
Individual Policy Rules/Instructions
Speech Times:
8min - 1AC
3min - CX
8min - 1NC
3min - CX
4min - 1AR
6min - NR
3min - 2AR
3mins - prep time. Each side gets 3mins of prep total.
Instructions and Rules
Tab and power matching information will be listed here shortly.
Apologetics
QualifyingExtemporaneous
QualifyingImpromptu
QualifyingMars Hill
QualifyingLincoln Douglas
QualifyingTeam Policy
QualifyingParliamentary Debate
QualifyingJunior Apologetics
JuniorsJunior Impromptu
JuniorsJunior Platform
JuniorsWe are excited to bring you The Prolific Prologue!
October 9th - 10th, 2025
This will be a two-day, NITOC qualifying tournament offering Team Policy, Lincoln Douglas, Parliamentary Debates, and Limited Prep Speech events! We'll also have Individual Policy and Junior Speech! Come join us to start off the season in Southern California!
NOTE: There have been some complications with the judge requirements. We believe they should be primarily resolved. If for some reason they are persisting on your registration, please use the judge override code to finalize your registration. That code is: JUDGE
Location: The River Christian Reformed Church // 459 E Highland Ave, Redlands, CA 92373
Cost:
Debate: $55/event
Speech: $29/event
Junior Speech: $15/event
Drop Fee: $25 drop fee per event dropped September 28th - October 9th
Deadlines
Open Registration: September 9th at 12:00pm PST - September 23rd 11:59pm PST
Late Registration ($25 late fee): September 23rd - September 27th
Deadline to Drop with a Full Refund: September 23rd
Deadline to Drop without a fee: September 27th
Meals Deadline: September 27th
Drop Fee ($25/event): September 28th - October 1st
Schedule: We will be offering Parli Prelims and Speech on Thursday, with TP/LD and Parli Outrounds on Friday.
Judging: EACH registered family needs to have a parent judging for them every day of the tournament, judging every other round/pattern. Students will need to have their judge physically with them at check-in and for the duration of the tournament. Thank you for your assistance to keep our tournament running on time. Please plan on judging every other round, and check with the ballot push table 45-30 minutes before each round to see what the judging needs are for the upcoming round. The Ballot Push Team will be happy to see you!
Meals: You can order meals for Lunch on Thursday, Dinner on Thursday, and Lunch on Friday! Check the Meals Tab for more details. Please order by September 27th.
Payment: Registration is not complete until your fees have been paid. This can be done automatically at the end of the registration process.
Please contact Charis Baker at nihdcamp@gmail.com if you have any questions!