<p>@AnnieBeats and @430ktk, I think it would be wildly optimistic to think that someone who had no debate experience could go and “win” at Nationals, much less TOC. First you would have to qualify at your district tournament. In PF, there were about 300 teams at Nationals and it took 17 rounds to get to the finalists. Both finalist teams were from private prep schools with strong debate programs. Also Nats is expensive because it’s a week long tournament necessitating lots of money spent on airfare and hotel.</p>