important dates
Important Events & Deadlines
For news and upcoming events visit this page.
October 10, 2025 | POL anthology live for 2024-25 school year
October 27, 2025 | NJPOL Live Q&A
October 29, 2025 | NJPOL Judge Application Opens
October 29, 2025 | Travel Reimbursement Opens
November 24th, 2025 | NJPOL Registration Opens
January 6, 2026 | POL Judge Application Closes
January 21st, 2026 | NJPOL Registration Closes
February 2, 2026 | Region 4 Competition | Mayo Performing Arts Center | Snow date: 2/9/2026
February 3, 2026 | Region 1 Competition | Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts | Snow date: 2/5/26
February 4, 2026 | Region 2 Competition | Stockton University Performing Arts Center | Snow date: 2/17/26
February 5, 2026 | Region 6 Competition | Passaic County Community College | Snow date: 2/19/2026
February 10, 2026 | Region 5 Competition | South Orange Performing Arts Center | Snow date: 2/17/26
February 11, 2026 | Region 3 Competition | Grunin Center at Ocean County College | Snow date: 2/13/26
March 3, 2026 | NJPOL 2025 State Finals
April 3, 2026 | Travel Reimbursement Closes
April 27 - 29, 2026 | Poetry Out Loud National Finals
