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June 8, 2017 | A weekly publication of the National Speech & Debate Association
Dear friend, 
We're just days away from our favorite week of the year! Download the Nats17 Guidebook app, view the tournament book online, and start planning your time at the tournament below. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Download the Nats17 Guidebook App » Find everything you need to know during the National Tournament on your phone, for FREE! Simply click here or follow the steps below to download the Nats17 Guidebook app, sponsored by BoutThat.  
1. Go to the app store that corresponds with your device and search for “Guidebook.”
2. Follow the prompts on your screen, and Guidebook will download.
3. Open up the Guidebook app on your device to get started. (For desktop users or users with Windows Phones, navigate to guidebook.com/browse in your web browser.)
4. Use the Search box to type in “Nats17.”
5.  Tap “Download Guide” to download the guide to your device. You may be prompted to allow push notifications and location services.
Note: We strongly recommend allowing push notifications so you don’t miss any important tournament announcements! Each time you wish to enter the app, click the Guidebook icon and select Nats17 from the My Apps section of the landing page.
Education Sessions » We are thrilled to offer Education Sessions, sponsored by Trinity University, during both High School and Middle School tournament registration. Click here for the line-up or view the sessions on-the-go with the "Education Sessions" track in the Nats17 app schedule. 
High School Interp Scripts Reminder » Don't forget, if you have any script updates you wish to make, you may continue to upload them in the Scripts tab of the Nationals banner on the School Profile Page until June 16. Old versions of the scripts will not disappear, but we will review the newest versions at Nationals. Be sure that you have met the following requirements: 
  • You have included a photocopy of the original pages with the specific parts of the script performed either highlighted or underlined. Be sure that the pages are in performance order and not page number. 
  • Any words added or changed within the rules are clearly indicated in ink on the script. 
  • You have uploaded a word processed version of the script - this is particularly important for POI, which may include dozens of individual pages of content. 
  • You are prepared to bring the original publication materials with you to Nationals. Students advancing to quarterfinals must turn in the original materials to the bud room by noon on Wednesday.
Shop the Speech & Debate Store at #Nats17 » We will have NEW items and hours this year, so make sure to stop by to celebrate your accomplishment! If you did not pre-order a Nationals t-shirt, we will have additional ones for sale on site, as well as other Nats 2017 items! The store locations and hours are as follows:
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Sheraton-Birmingham Ballroom II
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Westin Ballroom A-B
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - BJCC Concert Hall at the Center Stage Lounge
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - BJCC Concert Hall at the Center Stage Lounge
Nats 2017 Pre-Ordered T-Shirts » If you pre-ordered a t-shirt, it must be picked up in Birmingham prior to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22. T-shirts can be collected outside of registration on Sunday or from one of the store locations above on Tuesday and Thursday. 
MIDDLE SCHOOL REMINDERS
Middle School Bond Check-out Schedule » This year, bond checkout will begin Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the BJCC Concert Hall (2nd Floor Foyer). Schools that have judge assignments on Friday may not check out until after they've fulfilled all of their obligations.
Middle School Award Distribution » Students who are in Quarterfinals of Speech and Semifinals of Congress will be able to pick up their awards outside of tab on Thursday. Students eliminated in early elimination rounds of PF, LD, and Policy will receive their awards in round.
Middle School Ballots Distribution » At the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony, which begins at 4:15 p.m. in the BJCC Theatre, all ballots will be available for pick up on stage by an adult representative. 
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Questions? We're here to help!  Email info@speechanddebate.org or call (920) 748-6206.
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