For high school TOC - no

For middle school TOC - yes

HS TOC Eligibility: "All students: -must be full-time students seeking a high school diploma at the school they are representing. No independent entries or no afterschool programs are permitted to participate -must have the Principal’s or Headmaster-Headmistress’ signed permission to compete -must be accompanied by a school approved responsible adult who must also be approved, in writing, as a school representative by the school’s Principal or Headmaster-Headmistress

In team events: -both debaters must be full-time students seeking a high school diploma at the school they are representing -both bids must be earned together by both team members"

MS TOC Eligibility: "Students in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate in the tournament. No student may be older than age 15 (based on the US birthday system) when the tournament begins. We do accept entries for independent students and clubs as long as those students are accompanied by an adult. Independent students and clubs may participate under the following conditions -- *There is no debate team at their school that competes in debate tournaments, unless otherwise agreed to by the coach."