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SUMMARY:2026 MYDT Virtual ICNA Preliminaries
DESCRIPTION:2026 MYDT Virtual ICNA Preliminaries\n \nAssalamu alaikum,\nWe’re excited to kick off the 2026 Annual Muslim Youth Debate Tournament and can’t wait to welcome both returning and new participants! This year’s program will feature four quarterly debates and one annual national debate at the ICNA Convention on May 24, 2026.\n📆Key Event Details\n\n\nPreliminaries virtual Sunday May 3, 2026\n\n\nAnnual National Debate at ICNA ( https://icnaconvention.org/ ) – In Person – May 23, 2026\n\n\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nLocation:  Virtual over Zoom\n\n\nArrival Time: All teams must arrive by 8:30 AM for check in\n\n\n📝 Registration Deadlines\n\n\n Team Registration Deadline: April 26, 2026 \n\n\nFirst  and Third  Round Debate Topics:\nMiddle School\n\nCoding classes must be mandatory for students\nCafes don’t belong in Masjids\n\nHigh School \n\nShort-term adaptation should be prioritized over mitigation when navigating climate change\nCafes don’t belong in Masjids\n\nCollege\n\nShort-term adaptation should be prioritized over mitigation when navigating climate change\nMandatory military service time should be implemented in the United States\nRounds 2 & 4 : Impromptu topics\nAdvancement: Top 4 teams in Middle School, High School, and College move to Semi-Finals\n\nA typical MYDT event includes four preliminary rounds, followed by semifinals and finals. Each team will debate two pre-assigned topics and two impromptu topics during the preliminaries. The semifinals and finals will also feature impromptu topics. Because of space and logistical limits, up to 40 teams may be invited to compete in the virtual tournament.\nThe tournament uses a parliamentary-style debate format and is open to middle school, high school, and college/university teams. The deadline to register is  given below:\n \nWe encourage teams to register early and review the “Rules of the Road” for complete details on the format and judging process. A number of workshop recordings  are also available here to help teams prepare.\nThis tournament is a great opportunity for youth to grow in confidence, learn to think critically, and practice respectful communication—all while engaging with topics that matter. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting and meaningful experience, in shaa Allah.\nThe deadline for ICNA team registration is  April 26, 2026!\nFor more information, please visit our website here. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact us at debate@mafiq.org\nRegister here ( http://form.jotform.com/211484963857166 )\n\n
URL:https://mafiq.org/events/mydt-icna-convention-2026/
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