La Cueva Speech and Debate participate in multiple tournaments throughout the year. These include 

• In-person tournaments within the New Mexico District

• Online Springboard Tournaments sponsored by NSDA

• NSDA Nationals - only for students who qualify

Before each tournament be sure to check out the Tournament Checklist

Capitol Congress @ The Roundhouse in Santa Fe

September 16, 2026

Top of the World Tournament @ East Mountain High School

October 3, 2026

CCPS Congressional Debate Tournament @ Cottonwood Classical

October 24, 2025

Eye of the Storm Tournament @ Cleveland HS

Nov 6-7, 2026

Harvard UKTOC #2 Qualifier ~ ONLINE

Friday, November 20 - Sunday November 22, 2026

NSDA Springboard Scrimmage 7

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 @ 5:00pm (LIVE Speech & Debate)

Click here for more information about the Springboard Series

NSDA Springboard Scrimmage 8

Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 5:00pm (ASYNC Speech & LIVE Debate)

Click here for more information about the Springboard Series

Tournament @ TBD

December 5, 2025

Cave Classic Tournament @ La Cueva HS

January 15-16, 2027

Harvard UKTOC #3~ ONLINE

January 20-22, 2027

Cottonwood Classic Tournament @ Cottonwood Classical Prepatory School

January 29-30, 2027

2026 NM Congress State/National Qualifer Tournament @ Albuquerque Academy

Feb 13, 2027

2026 NM State Tournament ~ Online & @ La Cueva HS

Thursday, Feb 25- Saturday, Feb 27, 2027

2026 NM NSDA District National Qualifier Tournament @ Albuquerque Academy

Friday, Mar 19 - Saturday, March 20, 2026

Last Chance Qualifier Online Prep Tournaments

2026 NSDA Last Chance National Qualifier Tournament ~ ONLINE

Date TBD

NSDA Nationals Information- must qualify to attend

Atsá Speech Tournament @ Navajo Prepatory School in Farmington, NM

NOT HELD 25-26 YEAR