2026 Dahlin Invitational
Palomar College - Nov 13 | Status: Accepting Entries | 9:26 AM Pacific
Tournament Time: 9:26 AM Pacific
Welcome to the home page for the 2026 Dahlin Invitational tournament hosted by Palomar College on Nov 13, 2026
Status: Accepting Entries
College In Person
23rd Annual Ray Dahlin Invitational
Hosted by the Palomar College Forensics Team
Friday, November 13, 2026 · Palomar College, San Marcos Campus
1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
Welcome to Palomar! Everything you need for the day is below. For pairings, schedule changes, and room postings, check FTN and watch for text-blast updates throughout the day.
Quick Reference
| Need | Where |
|---|---|
| Judges' Room | MD 103 |
| Student Wellness / Quiet Room | MD 104 |
| IPDA Topic Strike | MD 157 |
| Extemp Prep | H 210 (2nd floor, H Building) |
| Wi-Fi | PalomarGuest (no password; connect and follow the on-screen prompts) |
Parking & Getting Around
Park in Lot 12 or the Parking Structure. No citations will be issued in either location on tournament day. Please avoid spaces marked "Staff."
Palomar College San Marcos Campus Map (PDF)
Events
IPDA Debate (MD Building)
Four preliminary rounds followed by two elimination rounds. Rounds are double-flighted, and group prep is allowed. Most rounds will be held in the MD Building.
Individual Events (H Building)
Two preliminary rounds, with finals in the early evening. Most rounds will be held in the H Building.
IPDA Prep Rooms
| School | Prep Room |
|---|---|
| Concordia University Irvine | MD 331 |
| El Camino College | MD 329 |
| Grossmont College | MD 328 |
| Rio Hondo College | MD 323 |
| Mt. San Jacinto College | MD 322 |
| Orange Coast College | MD 321 |
| Palomar College | MD 320 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | MD 319 |
| UC San Diego | MD 317 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | MD 316 |
Hospitality
Judges: Meals and refreshments are available all day in MD 103.
Students: A pizza lunch will be provided during the lunch hour.
Awards
- Sweepstakes: Trophies for the top three two-year schools and top three four-year schools
- Patrick Mills Limited Prep Speaker Award: Presented to the top limited prep competitor
- Top IPDA Speaker Award
We look forward to a great day of competition. Thanks for joining us at Palomar!