Check out what's new this week, Coach!
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Skip Planning Your Next Practice with February Resources
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Download new resources to help your team prepare to compete at tournaments or in the classroom.
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Extemp Practice Questions
Congress Legislation
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| Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis
Public Forum Topic Analysis
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Prepare for Nationals: 2024 Tournament Info is Live!
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Tournament info is now available on our website, including tentative schedules, hotel details, logistics, and more. Use the tabs to navigate around. If you haven't attended before, be sure to check out the day-by-day breakdowns for high school and middle school to get a feel for the flow of the event. The Nationals hotel block is also open!
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Apply Now for Free Lodging at Nationals
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Simpson College is generously offering FREE lodging for 80 students at the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Des Moines, IA. As part of the Road to Nationals, this initiative aims to support under-resourced teams in their journey to the National Tournament. Coaches, take advantage of this opportunity and apply for your chance to win free lodging through Stay at Simpson.
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Time is Running Out to Nominate Students for Leadership in the NSDA
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The Student Leadership Council (SLC) provides feedback and recommendations throughout the year to ensure the NSDA is meeting students’ needs. If you know a student passionate about improving speech and debate, please tell them about this program and nominate them! High school member students who will graduate in 2025, 2026, or 2027 are eligible for nomination.
Coaches may submit nominations by Thursday,
February 15 through a standard online form, which sends a copy to both the national office and the district chair, if applicable. Each district has the opportunity to nominate one member student for consideration. District winners must be reported by the district chair by
March 1. Each country or U.S. territory also has the opportunity to nominate one student. The final SLC will be selected in April.
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Read the Competition Rules Board Meeting Agenda
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The Competition Rules Board of Directors will meet on February 13 to discuss:
- Data and member feedback regarding district levels
- Alignment of high school and middle school recognition systems
- The daily point limit in Congressional Debate
- An update on 2024 National Tournament preparation
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If you would like to share feedback with the Competition Rules Board related to the items on their agenda, please email board@speechanddebate.org.
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Sharing Invoices with Bookkeepers
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Beginning on February 15, invoices generated by advisors will be sent to the bookkeeper on the school's account alongside the advisor. If you prefer invoices not be sent, advisors can remove your bookkeeper's email from the school profile. Reminder, if you need to request to cancel an invoice, you must do so within 72 hours of generating it.
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Register Now for Spring Coaches' Caucuses
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Connect with fellow coaches and engage in meaningful discussions! The NSDA coaches' caucuses offer a chance to network, share insights, and converse in safe and private spaces. Be part of the conversation!
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Celebrate Black History Month with Free Resources
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