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Celebrate National Speech and Debate Education Day Next Friday
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On Friday, March 6, we will recognize the transformative power of our activity with National Speech and Debate Education Day! It's a celebration of you, your team, and the work you do all year to support speech and debate. Explore ideas for celebrating with your team and resources for spreading the word.
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Offload Your Judge Training to Us
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Looking for an easy way to get your judges up to speed? Share the free, self-paced NSDA Judge Accreditation modules! Each module is 10-15 minutes in length and teaches judges the basics of event rules and tips to consider while judging. Check out the NSDA Judge Accreditation »
If you host a tournament on Tabroom.com, consider requiring or encouraging judges at your event to complete the relevant judge training modules before they arrive using these instructions.
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New 2026 National Tournament Information
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Tournament Venues » Competition sites for each event are live in the Nats26 Schedule and Venues document. For a map of venues and hotels, visit the online hotel booking site or our Nationals website for high school or middle school.
Info Session » This video shares what to expect at the National Tournament, from timelines and processes to venues and logistics. It's especially helpful for middle or high school coaches attending Nationals for the first time!
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Last Chance: Submit an Application for the Activating Equity Award
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The Activating Equity Award recognizes a group committed to increasing participation and creating conditions of fairness in speech and debate. The recipient receives a $5,000 award, along with national recognition at the National Speech & Debate Tournament in June. Applications must be submitted by Friday, February 28. Learn more »
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Read the Latest Issue of Rostrum
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In the new Rostrum, we share stories and strategies from the speech and debate community, including:
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Get Recognized for Service Activities
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Coaches can earn service citations for activities to better the community, such as hosting tournaments or recruiting or sponsoring new schools. As you enter citations digitally, you work toward Distinguished Service Awards, which honor coaches using their skills to serve others. Learn more or add citations today!
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Use Prepaid Memberships by March 31
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As we prepare to transition to a flat fee membership model for next school year, please remember: the last day to use any prepaid memberships for 2025-2026 will be Tuesday, March 31, 2026. In early April, any existing prepaid memberships will be converted to account credits for future application to membership expenses or National Tournament entry fees. At the same time, we plan to enable the purchase of $349 flat-rate prepaid school memberships for next school year for programs that have room in their existing budgets. Thank you for your patience and support as we transition our systems to accommodate the new membership model!
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Register for the Last-Chance Qualifier
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Registration for the Last-Chance Qualifier is open! This free, online tournament is an opportunity for students who did not qualify through their district tournament to have a chance to attend the 2026 National Tournament. The Last-Chance Qualifier will be held April 23-25, 2026.
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