Here are your Nationals updates for this week, Coach!
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Download the Nats25 Guidebook App
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The Nats25 Guidebook app includes schedules, maps, award details, and more. It is your most important tournament resource. Follow these steps to download the Nats25 app, presented by Perplexity, the AI research assistant for debate teams.
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Go to the app store that corresponds with your device and search for “Guidebook.”
- Follow the prompts on your screen, and Guidebook will download.
- Open up the Guidebook app on your device.
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You may be prompted to allow push notifications and location services. We strongly encourage allowing push notifications for important reminders.
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Use the Search box under Find Guides to type in “Nats25.”
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Tap “Download” to get the guide on your device.
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High School Students Judging Middle School
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High school National Tournament participants who are no longer competing on Wednesday are welcome to judge at the Middle School National Tournament! To participate, students must:
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Have completed their junior or senior year of high school and have 250+ Honor Society points. Rising juniors cannot judge Middle School Nationals.
- Not be planning to participate in supplemental events.
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Sign up in advance beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 using the Judge Signup tab at msnats.tabroom.com with their Tabroom.com account.
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Arrive at either Timberline (debate events) or South (speech events) by 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and check in with tournament staff to be registered. Check out the middle school schedule for round details.
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Attend a judge training session at 9:00 a.m.
- Wear their high school competitor ribbons to enter the middle school venue.
- Have devices to judge online ballots.
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Consider completing the relevant judge accreditation modules in advance, or bring headphones so they can do it on-site!
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DI, HI, DUO, POI, INF, and OO competitors can continue to make edits to the scripts they've uploaded to Tabroom.com until Sunday, June 15. These are the files that will be reviewed if there are concerns or protests during competition. Review the script requirements »
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Plan to Attend Special Sunday Events
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Attend Exclusive Screenings of the SPEAK. Documentary » You’re invited to attend one of two preview screenings of SPEAK. The independent documentary follows five teens as they spend a year crafting their oratories with the dream of winning the world’s largest and most intense public speaking competition: Nationals.
Join us in the Junior Ballroom on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to catch a sneak peek of the film followed by a Q&A with three of the featured orators. Seating is limited—don't miss out!
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Attend Coaches' Caucuses » The NSDA Coaches’ Caucuses and Interest Groups, presented by Colorado College, will take place throughout the day on Sunday in 301 and 302. They are a great opportunity to network with other coaches and join important discussion and dialogue. Check out the full schedule »
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Explore the Centennial Timeline » As part of our Centennial Celebration, participants can explore 100 years of history at the Historic Centennial Timeline. Learn how the organization started, challenges we've faced over the years, and how we plan to further our reach over the next 100 years!
This interactive experience features historic documents from the archives, videos, final round performances dating back to the 80s, a recording from the White House, and so much more! Begin the experience in the Hilton skywalk (connected to the Iowa Events Center).
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There are many other events on Sunday of Nationals, including New Coach Receptions, Judge Trainings, the Expo, and more!
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Upcoming Judge Swap Window
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You will be able to check your school’s judging assignments by day and event during the Judging Swap Window from Thursday, June 12 to Saturday, June 14 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) CT. There is no way to enter judge availability until the window opens. During the swap window, you may log in to Tabroom.com and check which judge(s) we have assigned to judge which day(s) of the National Tournament. You will have the ability to swap around judges who are qualified in that event to ensure all of the days your school is obligated to judge in an event are covered. We understand that it can be hard to manage judge schedules, and we hope that this process will allow you the flexibility to schedule judging on the days and in the buildings that work best for you and your team! We will notify you when the window opens. Learn more about judging requirements »
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Free Lunch for Students » We are excited to once again offer free lunch for competitors at Nationals! This year, free lunch will be available Monday through Thursday at all competition sites for competitors. Check out the menus. All lunches will have gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian substitutes available upon request.
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Meals for Adults » Adults at schools can purchase a meal ticket from the concessions stand for the same meals served to students at schools for $6 using cards or cash. Adults at the Iowa Events Center may purchase from various food vendors, which will only accept cards. Lunch is not provided for judges, but light continental breakfast offerings will be available for judges in the hospitality lounge and snacks will be available throughout the day.
- Concessions » Concessions at all school locations will accept cards and cash. Concessions at the Iowa Events Center will only accept cards.
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