Check out these important reminders about the NCT!
The Key | March 2016
A monthly newsletter from Pi Kappa Delta
Dear PKD Coach,
Competition at the National Comprehensive Tournament is just days away! Check out the following updates and reminders to make your stay in Lexington, KY even more enjoyable.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Student Memberships »Coaches, if you have any students competing at nationals who have not yet completed the membership form, please have them fill this out prior to registration to help expedite the process.
Early Bird Registration »Join us Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the lobby of Patterson Office Tower. (To view the campus map, click here.)
A Note About Parking »Parking for all vehicles will take place in one of seven E lots. Parking permits are required for Thursday and Friday. Visit our website for additional information.
Schedule Adjustments »Review the mostrecent schedule, including updated room numbers and times for flight patterns. Reminder: It is the responsibility of all coaches and students to observe carefully the start times for rounds. Coaches may not delay the start of debate rounds in order to coach their students.
Professional Development Sessions » If you have not done so already, we invite you to sign up to attend one of three sessions to be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Click here for more information about times and presenters. To sign up, click here.
PKD Nationals App »Be sure to download the PKD Nationals app for the 2016 NCT! Available in Apple and Android markets; keep on top of schedules, events, and important info. Just search for "PKD Nationals" and download the app today. It's free!
Text the PKD Help Line »Have you encountered a problem at the tournament and need immediate assistance? Room locked? Judge a no-show? Text the PKD helpline at (859) 359-6099with your name and situation.
Social Media Updates » Follow us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #PKD2016.
Visit the PKD Store at Nationals » Purchase honor cords, water bottles, pins, mugs, and more! Find us at registration for more information.
GET INVOLVED
Call for 2016 NCA Papers »Colleagues, we invite submissions for the 102nd NCA Convention in Philadelphia, PA that focus on any aspect of forensic pedagogy, practice, strategic planning, or any issues important to the forensic community. Pi Kappa Delta particularly welcomes submissions that reflect on the organization’s history, or on the NCA Convention theme, "Communication's Civic Callings." Abstracts will be considered, but completed papers will be granted special consideration. Submissions are open until March 30, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Please click here for more information.
