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.

• Details about the 2014 National tournament will be coming soon.
• The 2013 tournament was held at Berry College from March 8-10. The invitation is available for planning.

Congratulations to the 2013 national champions from the 31st Novice Nationals:

• Miami University, sweepstakes champions
• Jacob Simon, University of Lousiana-Lafayette, pentathalon champion
• Sarah Greifenkamp & Michelle Johnston, Miami University, parliamentary debate champions
• Anik Chaudhry, Miami University, NFA-LD Champion
• Berry College, RT champion