Check out what's new this week, Coach!
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Vote in the Competition and Rules Leadership Committee Election
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The new Competition and Rules Leadership Committee will serve as a decision-making body dedicated to issues that focus on NSDA competitions and rules. The committee will be empowered to establish policies governing NSDA competition rules and event procedures. Voting for the California, East/Northeast, Northern Midwest, and Northwest/Northwest Central seats on the committee is now open! One advisor per active NSDA school is eligible to vote. Review candidacy statements for your region, then log in to your NSDA Account and select NSDA Voting on the left side panel. Voting ends April 22 and results will be announced on April 30.
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Access the Latest Practice Resources
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Check out new member tools for your team as you plan your next practice! Note: April resources are the last monthly release of the school year.
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PF Topic Analysis
World Schools Motions
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Congress Legislation
Extemp Practice Questions
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LD Topic Analysis
Advanced LD Evidence (RP)
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Upcoming Registration Deadlines
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Last-Chance Qualifier » Unlock a second chance for your students at the NSDA Last-Chance Qualifier, presented by The Julia Burke Foundation. This online showdown, held April 25-27, is exclusively for NSDA members with no entry fee. For those who missed out on district qualifications, it's a golden opportunity to secure their spot at the 2024 National Tournament in Des Moines. Register by April 19 to give your students a chance to shine on the National Tournament stage.
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Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship » This competition 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. The online tournament will be held on May 3-5, 2024. The Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship is presented by the TOC and NSDA with support from the NAUDL, NCFL, NIETOC, and NFHS. Register by April 29 to give your students the opportunity to compete!
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Submit Nominations for Coach, Admin, and Student Awards
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Middle School (National) » Recognize a coach or administrator who champions speech and debate! Nominations for these national-level awards are due May 1.
High School (District to National) » Each winner of the following district awards is automatically entered into the running for the national-level award when reported by your district chair. This is a special way to recognize excellence, offer a boost to new or rarely celebrated members, and uplift the members of your community who make speech and debate great.
District deadlines vary, so be sure to check with your local leadership about when nominations are due. District chairs must report district winners to us by April 16 for national award consideration!
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Read the Competition Rules Board Meeting Agenda
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Prepare Your Pitch for an Assistant Coach
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If you're running your team on your own and in need of support, our NSDA Learn course can help you make the pitch for an assistant coach! Explore how to use the length of your season, the size of your program, parity with other activities, and your achievements to craft your ask. Enroll today for free or bookmark it to revisit ahead of the next budgeting season!
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Expand Your Students' Horizons with Big Questions
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If you have wanted to get involved in Big Questions, but aren’t sure where to start, check out our website. From topic primers to judge training, we provide everything you need to plan a Big Questions debate!
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Engage and Mentor Your Students
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