Nationals Newsletter
Nationals Newsletter
Wednesday, June 21 A publication of the National Speech & Debate Association
Dear Coach,
Don't forget to tell all your friends at home they can watch our livestream coverage of final round competition and awards online at www.speechanddebate.org/live, presented by Victory Briefs Institute.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Interpretation Finals and World Schools Debate Finals » Thursday afternoon and evening, the best of the best in United States World Schools Debate, Program Oral Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, and Duo Interpretation will perform in front of thousands of audience members. Rounds begin at 1:00 p.m. in the BJCC Concert Hall. The Interp final rounds are some of the most popular at Nationals, so get there early to find a seat! Overflow seating will be available in the BJCC Theatre. 
1:00 p.m. United States World Schools Debate presented by McKinsey & Company
2:30 p.m. Program Oral Interpretation presented by The Interp Store 
4:00 p.m. Humorous Interpretation presented by Western Kentucky University
5:30 p.m. Lanny D. and B. J. Naegelin Dramatic Interpretation presented by Simpson College 
7:00 p.m. Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly presented by Colorado College
8:30 p.m. Sandra Silvers Duo Interpretation presented by Colorado College
Diamond Recognition » Thursday afternoon and evening we will recognize new Diamond coaches for their outstanding achievements within our honor society. All First Diamond coaches will be invited on stage at 3:45 p.m. after the conclusion of the POI final round. All Second Diamond coaches will be invited on stage at 5:15 p.m., after the conclusion of the HI final round. At 7:00 p.m., between the DI and Duo final rounds, we will host the annual Donus D. Roberts Diamond and Specialty Awards Assembly, sponsored by Colorado College, in the BJCC Concert Hall to recognize coaches who have earned their Third Diamond or higher level of recognition this year.
Four-Time Qualifier Recognition » Students who have qualified to the tournament all four years of high school will be recognized on stage at 6:45 p.m., after the conclusion of the DI final round.
Shop the Speech & Debate Store » Swing by the store on Thursday and stock up on your speech and debate gear in the BJCC Concert Hall Center Stage Lounge from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can purchase supplies and score great deals on clothing, accessories, and competition tools! 
Note: Don't forget to pick up your pre-ordered t-shirts from the store before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday! 
Middle School Consolation Event Re-registration » Middle school students eliminated from main events, who were pre-registered for Extemp Debate or Informative Speaking, may be re-registered on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. by an adult representative from their school. Re-registration will be located at Huffman HS outside the Media Center.
Questions? Visit the Bud Room in your building. Locations can be found on page 67 of the Tournament Book.
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