Here are your Nationals updates for this week, Coach!
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Download the Nats26 Guidebook App
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The Nats26 Guidebook app includes schedules, maps, award details, and more. It is your most important tournament resource. Follow these steps to download the Nats26 app, presented by The Friends of The Christian Science Monitor.
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- Go to the app store that corresponds with your device and search for “Guidebook.”
- Follow the prompts on your screen, and Guidebook will download.
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Open up the Guidebook app on your device.
- You may be prompted to allow push notifications and location services. We strongly encourage allowing push notifications for important reminders.
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Use the Search box under Find Guides to type in “Nats26.”
- Tap “Download” to get the guide on your device.
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Check out the 2026 Tournament Program Book
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The commemorative tournament program book contains tournament info, award winner details, district ads, and more. Check out the online version before you arrive! Each student and two adults per school will receive a copy at registration. Middle school specific info begins on page 108.
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Safety and Security Reminders
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Your safety and well-being are our highest priorities. Over the past year, we’ve carefully reviewed and strengthened our safety protocols to ensure every participant feels secure and supported throughout the competition.
*NEW* Controlled Entry Points: Access to venues will be limited to designated entrances with security checkpoints for safety and monitoring. Details on entry point locations will be shared prior to the event.
*NEW* Entry Inspection at All Venues: All attendees will be required to enter through OPENGATE weapons detection system at all tournament venues and may be subject to search. Items like laptops, glasses cases, and binders must be removed from bags and handed to security before walking through the OPENGATE system.
*NEW* Wristbands Required for Entry: All participants must wear a wristband for entry into tournament venues. Wristbands are non-transferrable and cannot be removed for the duration of the tournament. They will be distributed at registration to individuals listed with your team in Tabroom. If a replacement wristband is required, the participant must present valid identification before being permitted entry into a tournament venue.
Identification Badges/Ribbons: Within tournament venues, attendees must wear identifying ribbons at all times. This includes approved observers like parents and chaperones. Ribbons are distributed during registration to individuals listed with your team in Tabroom.
Prohibited Items:
Firearms, ammunition, explosives, or weapons of any kind.
Chemical sprays or irritants.
Pocket knives, utility knives, multi-tools, or box cutters.
Controlled substances, including illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or vape products.
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A clear bag policy will be in effect for the Altria Theater in accordance with venue security protocols. Personal belongings must be placed in clear bags 12x12x6 or smaller. Each school will receive an allotment of clear bags at registration (one per student, plus two additional bags per team).
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We are committed to providing reasonable ADA accommodations to ensure full access and participation for all individuals at the National Tournament. We encourage adults to submit requests early, including requests for wristband exemptions, to ensure timely support.
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Schools: We are excited to once again offer free lunch for anyone 18 and under at each school location. Adults over 18 can purchase meal tickets for $6 (card only) at the concession stand. Concessions are also available for purchase (card only) at each school. Check out the menus.
Convention Center: Lunch and concessions are available for purchase (card only) throughout the week at the GRCC Food Court on Level Two and/or at the Cyber Cafe located adjacent to the Exhibit Hall and self-service Business Center.
Altria Theater: Concessions are available for purchase (card only) on Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19 at the Altria Theater outside the main entrance on Laurel Street and in the Grand Ballroom (basement level).
Restaurants: Explore places to eat around the city!
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Thank you to our Middle School National Tournament sponsor!
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