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As 2022 draws to a close, we want to start by thanking you, our district leaders, for the excellent work you’ve done this year. The past few years have been unlike any other, but thanks to your persistence and perseverance, our activity continues to provide a platform for students across the world.
As a reminder, the national office will be closed December 23-January 2. We look forward to assisting you again beginning Tuesday, January 3.
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Competition Rules Updates
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The Competition Rules Board met November 8. We invite you to read the meeting minutes. Highlights include:
Clarification regarding chair use in Storytelling that
Once the performance begins, all legs of the chair must remain stationary on the ground and do not move from their original position, and
Competitors must not kneel or stand on the chair.
Auto-qualification has been expanded to the top 16 entries in World Schools Debate and Big Questions beginning at the 2023 National Tournament.
As you're preparing for districts, don't forget to review competition rules changes from the September newsletter that impact the 2022-2023 district tournament season!
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Belonging and Inclusion Advocate Training
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Are you interested in providing a Belonging and Inclusion Station (BIS) at your district tournament? The BIS is easy to implement and provides a valuable resource for your attendees. The first step in creating your BIS is to identify a Belonging and Inclusion Advocate (BIA).
The Belonging and Inclusion Advocate (formerly Equity Officer) is your tournament attendees' first point of contact for equity issues including incidences of harassment or discrimination. Register today for our Advocate Training on January 12, 2023, or encourage your tab staff and tournament officers to attend and become certified Belonging and Inclusion Advocates!
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Nominations Now Open for the Activating Equity Award
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We are excited to announce a new award for the 2023 season, the Activating Equity Award! This annual award will honor an organization or a group of individuals that is dedicated to the enhancement of the culture of equity in middle and/or high school speech and debate activities. The winning group will receive $5,000 and recognition at the National Tournament! Find out more and nominate today »
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NEW Digital Speech & Debate e-Championship!
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The Digital Speech & Debate e-Championship is a collaborative venture between the Tournament of Champions and National Speech & Debate Association to provide an accessible and cost effective e-championship opportunity for students in grades 6-12. This online tournament is presented by the TOC and NSDA with support from the NAUDL, NCFL, NIETOC, and NFHS. Registration is open now, and we would love your help in spreading the word to your district! The tournament is May 6-8, 2023. More information can be found at echampionship.tabroom.com. Share this promotional flyer »
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Help Us Continue to Connect with Teams in Your District
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Thank you to the districts who completed their school info reporting forms this fall! Because of your intel, we’ve connected with new coaches and successfully lobbied administrators to bring back programs. If you know of a school we should check in on throughout the year, send us an email at info@speechanddebate.org.
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