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Prepare for Nationals: 2023 Tournament
Info Session
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Last week, tournament leadership and local hosts hosted an info session to cover key high school and middle school tournament info! We discussed tips for first time attendees, logistical information, travel guidelines, judge requirements, and more. We encourage you to check out the recording or read through the information on the Nationals web pages!
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In the following videos, two-time national champion Jacqueline Wei preps for and/or delivers an Extemp speech. Learning from an expert can be a great tool for beginner and advanced students alike. Use the videos in class or at practice or share them with students for independent learning!
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Register for the Asynchronous Big Questions Scholarship Tournament
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We are excited to announce the first-ever Asynchronous Big Questions Scholarship Tournament supported by the John Templeton Foundation! Students in grades 6-12 can enter by submitting a recording of their affirmative and negative Big Questions constructive speeches. Over $2,500 in scholarships are available to the top 10 competitors! Registration is free and entries must be submitted by April 5, 2023. Find out more and register today »
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Nominations Close in Two Weeks for the Activating Equity Award
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Do you know a group or organization that is empowering the speech and debate community to affirm people's identities, promote inclusion, or enhance a culture of equity? Help further their mission by nominating them for the Activating Equity Award! The winner will receive $5,000! Submit a nomination before March 1 »
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Spanish Debate Opportunity
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The Boston Debate League and the Harvard National Tournament encourage any Spanish-speaking debaters to participate in the Debate en Español event online on February 18-19. The format will be British Parliamentary (BP), the most common format used for those debating in Spanish at the college level, and students will be judged by experienced college debaters. For those unfamiliar with the format, BP levels the playing field by minimizing prep time and changing topics every round, while also powermatching and combining students from multiple teams on the same side in a debate round. Many students are trying this format for the first time ever at this tournament. More information »
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Linking Tabroom.com Accounts: Save Time, Prepare for Districts
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There are two account types under the NSDA umbrella: a user's account on the NSDA website at speechanddebate.org and their account on Tabroom.com. When the two accounts are linked, student points can be autoposted from Tabroom.com. This time-saving tool allows coaches to hit confirm for autoposted points rather than manually entering them. Linking accounts is also necessary when district tournaments are held through Tabroom.com, as it enables Tabroom to identify that a student has met the eligibility criteria and therefore allows the student to be registered for a district tournament.
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Online, After-School Practice Continues in February and March
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Register your students for these FREE, after-school practice opportunities; no NSDA membership required. We have two asynchronous speech and live debate Springboard Series events remaining this month on Tuesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 23. Download a printable schedule or visit our website for more information.
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Accreditation for Speech and Debate Educators
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Professional accreditation demonstrates expertise to administrators and is a mark of your commitment to speech and debate. Composed of three levels and two specialization tracks, this accreditation program demonstrates expertise and is a mark of your commitment to speech and debate.
- Level 1 – Speech and Debate Coaching Endorsement
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Level 2 – Professional Speech and Debate Coach Endorsement
- Level 3 – Advanced Professional Speech and Debate Coach
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