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Safety and Security Procedures
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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: No weapons, illegal substances, or alcohol are permitted onsite.
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- Clear Bag Policy: 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.
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Reminder: Required Identification Information Due By June 1
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As stated in the security measures, every individual attending the tournament is required to have a wristband and a ribbon or badge indicating that they are associated with the event for entry. Schools are responsible for ensuring that all individuals attending in association with their school are informed of and understand that, throughout the tournament, all participants are expected to follow the NSDA Code of Honor, applicable school district policies, and all relevant state and federal laws. If someone is picking up registration materials on your behalf in person, they must be listed on your school's registration and assume responsibility for distributing them to the correct individuals. Please check that everyone attending with your school (including siblings, parents, etc.) is listed in Tabroom.com. Summary:
- Competitors entered in Tabroom — No additional action needed to secure a badge.
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Judges entered in Tabroom — No additional action needed to secure a badge.
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Coaches who are not judging — Additional action needed. Coaches must be entered in the General tab and toggled to On Site to secure a badge.
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All other individuals — Additional action needed. Attendees must be entered in the Attendees section of the Judging & Attendees tab in Tabroom to secure a ribbon.
Make sure you have entered everyone attending Nationals with your school by June 1 on your Tabroom.com registration to avoid issues on site!
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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.
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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).
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Restaurants: Explore places to eat around the city!
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Registration and Student Party
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Registration: An adult from each middle school team should stop by in-person registration between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the Reynolds Room at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture to pick up your school’s materials and ask any questions. Pre-ordered shirts will be available in the NSDA Store in Halsey Family Hall and the Middle School Expo will take place in Commonwealth Hall.
Student Party: The NSDA Student Party will also take place on Tuesday at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.! The event will feature a DJ, dancing, food trucks, activities, and access to the museum!
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Middle School Coach of the Year
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We're proud to announce Heather Huffman from The Village Middle School in Texas on being named the Middle School Coach of the Year!
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Protecting Your Physical and Mental Health
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- If you need medical attention at the tournament, nurses or EMTs are available at each competition venue.
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If you're feeling overwhelmed, a quiet room is available at each competition venue. Visit the Tournament Office for access.
- Our Belonging and Inclusion Advocates are available to offer interpersonal support and care at every venue if you need to talk to someone.
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Stay hydrated! Bring a reusable water bottle and refill it often.
- Pack comfortable shoes and layers.
- All gender restrooms are available at all venues.
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All attendees have the opportunity to share their pronouns, and we expect all attendees to take note of and respect other attendees’ pronouns throughout the tournament.
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Thank you to the Middle School National Tournament sponsor
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