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

• Two preliminary rounds in all Individual Events, breaking to final rounds in the early evening.

• Four rounds of IPDA debate followed by two elimination rounds, running concurrently with Individual Events.

  • IPDA will be double-flighted to accommodate all entries efficiently.

  • Group prep is allowed.

  • Each school will be assigned a designated prep room prior to the start of the tournament.

• Swing opportunity with the Griffin Invitational, held Saturday and Sunday at Grossmont College.

• Hospitality:

  • Complimentary food and refreshments for judges throughout the day.

  • Pizza lunch for students during the lunch hour.

• Awards:

  • Sweepstakes trophies for the top three 2-year and 4-year institutions.

  • The “Patrick Mills” Limited Prep Speaker Award for the top Short Prep competitor.

  • The Top IPDA Speaker Award for the highest-ranked IPDA debater.

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