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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Check out the 2025 Tournament Program Book
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The commemorative tournament program book contains tournament info, award winner details, district ads, and more. Check out the online version before you arrive! Each student and two adults per school will receive a copy at registration.
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Resolve Outstanding Registration Issues
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Please double check your Tabroom.com registration to ensure you're all set for next week! If any of the categories on the General page of registration have a red X in the status column, please visit the corresponding tabs to resolve the issues ASAP to ensure you have a smooth check-in experience at National Tournament Registration!
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Plan Your Final Round Viewing Schedule
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Explore the schedules for main event and supplemental event finals on Thursday and Friday to plan out which final rounds you can't miss (and which you're planning on breaking to!) at the Iowa Events Center or the Iowa Capitol.
Do you have friends, family, or team members interested in catching finals or award ceremonies? They can tune in to the livestream presented by the Institute for Speech and Debate at live.speechanddebate.org.
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Required Identification: Ribbons and Badges
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For security reasons, all attendees must wear identifying ribbons on their person at all times. Please remind everyone traveling with your team in the mornings! Ribbons are distributed at registration. There are generic competitor ribbons for students and specific versions for high school Senators and Representatives in Congress. We’ll get you what you need! Coaches and judges receive badges with their names and choose their ribbons.
In addition to Coach and Judge ribbons, there are several other identifying and celebratory ribbons coaches can choose from at in-person registration, like First Time at Nationals, District Leader, and more! All other attendees, including parents, chaperones, siblings, and other observers, are required to wear an Attendee ribbon. Attendees can also choose optional pronoun buttons (students, attendees) or ribbons (adults) to affix to their clothing. Only official NSDA ribbons should be worn.
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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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Free Canva Masterclass » Learn how to use design to enhance persuasive presentations in this session led by Digital Learning Specialist Jen Hall in the Junior Ballroom from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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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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Judge Swap Window Opens Thursday!
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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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An expanded seating area for those with limited mobility will be available toward the front of the finals venue for main event finals and awards in the EMC Expo Center. Chairs in this area will be set apart rather than attached at the sides to create extra space for people who need accessibility accommodations.
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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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