Check out what's new, Coach!
|
Submit Your Nominations for NSDA Awards!
|
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!
Middle School (National) » Recognize a coach who champions speech and debate! Nominations for the Middle School Coach of the Year Award are due May 1. These nominations are evaluated by the national office to choose the winner.
|
Download the February Public Forum Topic Analysis
|
Check out the fresh topic analysis on the February PF topic, Resolved: The Federal Trade Commission should establish a federal regulatory framework for sports betting. This is a great way for students to get acquainted with a new topic!
|
Join Us for the 2026 National Tournament Info Session
|
|
|
Every winter, we host a one-hour info session about what to expect at the National Tournament. We cover timelines, processes, venues, logistics, and more. This is especially helpful for middle or high school coaches attending Nationals for the first time, but all coaches are welcome!
Join us live on February 5 at 6:30 p.m. CT or check out the recording on our site later in February.
|
| |
|
Encourage Students to Submit Legislation for the National Congress
|
Any middle or high school student who is an NSDA member can submit legislation for consideration in the 2026 National Tournament Docket. This is a great project for advanced Congress students to work on while you teach novices! Students whose legislation is selected for the Nationals Docket will be featured in Rostrum, receive an award after the tournament, and earn a $100 scholarship. Submissions are due February 5.
|
Celebrate Supporters Who Make an Impact
|
|
|
Faces in the Crowd is a Rostrum magazine segment that celebrates members of the NSDA community who, through their actions, attitudes, and leadership, serve as gentle reminders that the speech and debate community is a kind and caring environment.
Does that sound like someone you know? Submit a nomination for Faces in the Crowd today!
|
| |
|
Prepaid Membership Timeline for 2025-2026
|
As we prepare to transition to a flat fee membership model for next school year, please review the adjusted timeline for prepaid membership purchases and use.
-
Last day to purchase prepaid student memberships for 2025-2026: February 6, 2026
- Last day to use any prepaid memberships for 2025-2026: 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! For more information, review this slide deck.
|
|
|
Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.
|
6600 Westown Parkway Suite 270 | West Des Moines, IA 50266 US
|
|
|
This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
|
| |
|
|
