Novice Nationals is designed to be a low-key, educational, yet competitive atmosphere. Students who have competed at Novice Nationals have done very well at the national level, placing in elimination rounds at NFA, AFA, and NPDA.

Novice Nationals is open to students in their first year of intercollegiate forensics competition. We use the AFA guidelines for individual events (3 tournaments = 1 semester of eligibility). There is no qualification procedure. If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact Dr. Michael Dreher, the tournament director.

• The 2013 tournament will be held at Berry College from March 8-10.
• The 2013 invitation is not available yet. For reference, here is a copy of the 2012 invitation has more details, including schedule, hotel, and other details about the tournament. Note well: there is a significant change in terms of judging - student judges will no longer be encouraged.

Congratulations to the 2012 national champions from the 30th Novice Nationals:

• Miami University, sweepstakes champions
• Cameron Saboten, University of Indianapolis, pentathalon champion
• Alex Lange and Matt Frankland, Miami University, parliamentary debate champions
• Miami University, RT champion
• Tabsheets are available.