1.1 [Reminder] Dec. Awards Ceremony

Sat. 1/3/26 @ 8 PM EST (All Acclive Students Are Eligible to Win Prizes!) 

1.2 [Proud Moment] Dec. Winners

Congratulations to our talented & hardworking students on their results for December 2025! Shoutout to their families as well for their unwavering encouragement & support.

Dec. Acclive League

• April K. & Isabella G. - Champions (MS)

• Passion Y. & Riley Y. - Runner-Up (MS)

• Jeremy W. & Aiden D. - Top #3 (MS)

• Nina H. & Claire L. - Top #4 (MS)

2025 USAFO Winter Classic

• Passion Y. & Nicole(7G) Li. - Semifinalist (MS)

• Jerry G. & Cindy L. - Quarterfinalist (HS)

• Jeremy W. & Nina H. - Octofinalist (MS)

• Jerry G. - National Speaker Award #6 (HS)

• Cindy L. - National Speaker Award #7 (HS)

• Brandon F. - National Speaker Award #8 (HS)

• Passion Y. - National Speaker Award #10 (MS)

Nov. Acclive League

• Passion Y. & Nine H. - Champions (HS)

• Bella S. & Jinna L. - Runner-Up (MS)

• Ivy Z. & Ava Z. - Top #3 (MS)

• April K. & Claire L. - Top #4 (MS)

2025 USAFO Winter Opener

• Arthur X. & Ivy Z. -  Semifinalist (HS)

• Arthur X. - National Speaker Award #1 (HS)

• Ivy Z. - National Speaker Award #6 (HS)

2.1 What's New

Free Partnerships with Experienced Debaters: New debaters in Grades 5+ pay the same fees as regular debaters, but may request up to two free partnerings with experienced debaters.

Free Tournaments: Experienced debaters in Gold+ and above can become a January Acclive League Student Leader, and partner with & lead new debaters through the Acclive League. Eligible students will be contacted 1-2 weeks prior if spots are available.

Certificates and Awards: both new debaters or student leaders (free tournament recipients) have the same opportunities to earn debate level advancements and gift cards. Student leaders receive additional leadership certificates or gift cards.

2.2 [Acclive] Jan League

The Best Warm-Up for Nationals!

ES, MS & HS | 6 Prelim Rounds | Online | $100
Schedule (EST): Jan 15, 22, 29 (Thu) @ 8 & 9:30 PM
Debate Topic: 2026 NSDA Feb (Release Date 1/1/2026)
Registration Deadline: Jan 4, 2026

2.3 [Nationals] USA Forensics Olympiad Winter Cup

Compete to Advance Levels and Win Prizes & Recognition

Earn Bids to Qualify for USAFO Championship, $100 in Cash for Champions, $50 for Finalists | Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

ES, MS & HS | 5 Prelim & 3 Elim Rounds | Online | $170
Tentative Schedule (EST): Jan 16 (Fri): Rounds 1–4 @ 7:00, 8:30, 10:15 & 11:45 PM | Jan 17 (Sat): Round 5 @ 7 PM, Elim 1-3 @ 8:45, 10:30 PM & 12:15 AM
Debate Topic: 2026 NSDA Feb (Release Date 1/1/2026)
Registration Deadline: Jan 4, 2026

3.1 [Included] Tournament Support

• Topic References: 300 pages of topic analysis, 200+ cards, frameworks & more!

• Registration & coverage of full communication with hosts

• All entry, judging, individual, and organizational fees covered
  Competitor pairing & team coordination

• Registration of Tabroom accounts for new debaters

• Starter Pro and Con Cases (Available Upon Request)

• 2x Group coaching sessions for Q&A, strategy, and guidance (Nationals Only)

3.2 [Elite] Private Coaching

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