Welcome to the home page for the 2025 Dahlin Invitational tournament hosted by Palomar College on Nov 14, 2025
Status: Accepting Entries
College Inperson
22nd Annual Ray Dahlin Invitational
Hosted by the Palomar College Forensics Team
Friday, November 14, 2025 | Palomar College
Welcome Message
Dear Colleagues,
The Palomar College Forensics Team is proud to invite you to the 22nd Annual Ray Dahlin Invitational, an Individual Events and IPDA open-division tournament hosted at Palomar College. Join us for a full day of spirited competition, collaboration, and community as we continue one of the region’s most beloved fall traditions.
Tournament Highlights
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Two preliminary rounds in all Individual Events, breaking to final rounds in the early evening.
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Four rounds of IPDA debate followed by two elimination rounds, running concurrently with Individual Events.
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IPDA will be double-flighted to accommodate all entries efficiently.
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Group prep is allowed.
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Each school will be assigned a designated prep room prior to the start of the tournament.
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Swing opportunity with the Griffin Invitational, held Saturday and Sunday at Grossmont College.
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Hospitality:
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Complimentary food and refreshments for judges throughout the day.
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Pizza lunch for students during the lunch hour.
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Awards:
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Sweepstakes trophies for the top three 2-year and 4-year institutions.
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The “Patrick Mills” Limited Prep Speaker Award for the top Short Prep competitor.
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The Top IPDA Speaker Award for the highest-ranked IPDA debater.
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We deeply appreciate your support as we celebrate 22 years of the Ray Dahlin Invitational. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, November 14, for a day of great speeches, debates, and camaraderie.
Warm regards,
The Palomar Speech Team Staff
Dewi Hokett · Brandan Whearty · Holland Smith · Jordan Kay · Marquesa Cook Whearty