Check out this week's Nationals news!
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Congress Docket Now Available
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Preliminary, semifinal, and final round legislation is now available. Thank you to all the students who submitted legislation for the docket!
Other tournament topics including resolutions, topic areas, round themes, prepared motions are also available.
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Free wifi will be available at all competition venues. Wifi information will be posted in the tournament office at each building, as well as in the Nats24 app (coming in June).
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Identification Requirements
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All attendees at Nationals are required to wear their identifying badges and/or ribbons at all times for tournament security. Only official NSDA ribbons should be worn. These materials pin on; please dress accordingly.
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Reminder: Check Your Registration!
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The registration deadline for Nationals was May 15. All entries, fees, judges, and materials currently unresolved are overdue.
Please double check your registration on Tabroom.com! Issues will be flagged with a red X in the "Status" column on the "General" tab and must be resolved ASAP. For detailed instructions for how to solve registration issues, visit this document. The opportunity to pre-register for supplemental events has closed.
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Meet the 2024 National High School Coach of the Year
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We're thrilled to announce that Kerry Konda has been named the 2024 High School Coach of the Year! Kerry is a three-diamond coach, known as Kondad to his team, who leads students with the motto, "Work Hard Be Heard." His encouragement has led students to tremendous success both in competition and in life after graduation. Learn more about Kerry »
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Congratulations to the 2024 National Student of the Year Finalists
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Join us in congratulating our 2024 Student of the Year finalists! These six students won their district awards and then were selected as national finalists by a panel of coaches. They will interview with a panel on Sunday at Nationals, and the winner will be announced during the National Awards Assembly Friday night.
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Protecting Your Physical and Mental Health at the Tournament
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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.
- Stay hydrated! Bring a reusable water bottle and refill it often.
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Pack comfortable shoes and layers. AC will run high inside to keep you cool.
- All gender restrooms will be available at all venues and designated on maps.
- If you need medical attention at the tournament, nurses or EMTs are available at each competition venue.
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All attendees will 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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Celebrating the 2024 High School Administrator of the Year
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The 2024 High School Administrator of the Year is Holly Williams, Associate Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools! Holly was part of the team to host the 2023 Nationals in her school district, and has served on the NSDA Board of Directors as the administrator representative since 2021. Learn more about Holly and join us in congratulating her for making a difference through her support of speech and debate!
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Meet the 2024 National Tournament Mascot
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Following up on the massive popularity of Prickles, the 2023 stuffed cactus, we're excited to introduce you to the 2024 plushie: Cornelius P. Shuckles! This cute and cuddly corn represents Iowa’s status as the king of the Corn Belt in the Midwest. As the largest producer of this cornerstone crop in the country, Iowa’s high corn yield contributes substantially to the nation’s food supply and fuels advancements in agriculture, technology, and renewable energy sources.
Cornelius can’t wait to corn-gratulate teams on making it to Nationals to compete for a title in Iowa this year. He will be available for sale exclusively in Des Moines this June!
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Free Lunch for Students » We are excited to once again offer free lunch for competitors at Nationals! This year, free lunch will be available Monday through Thursday at all competition sites for competitors, including at the Iowa Events Center for Congressional Debate! Check out the menu for more details. Please note: All lunches will have gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian substitutes available upon request.
Meals for Adults » Adults can purchase the same meals served to students at schools for $6 using cards or cash. Adults at the Iowa Events Center may purchase from various food vendors, which will only accept cards. Lunch is not provided for judges, but light continental breakfast offerings will be available for judges in the hospitality lounge and snacks will be available throughout the day.
Concessions » Concessions at all school locations will accept cards and cash. Concessions at the Iowa Events Center will only accept cards.
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Vox Pop Films, Inc will be filming part of its “1000 Words” film project at Northwest HS and Waukee HS. Photography and filming may occur on the premises for documentary and publicity purposes. Select rounds of Original Oratory may be filmed. If you would like to avoid being filmed, please speak to the tournament office at your competition venue. Thank you!
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Reminder: Waukee High School Venue Information
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The tournament office will be located in Waukee High School, but staff will be in all buildings. Lunch will be served at both Prairieview and Waukee High School, and student movement between buildings will be limited. Shuttling will be available between the campuses. Shuttles are not wheelchair accessible, but attendees with mobility issues can request to remain in one building. To request an accommodation for one of your school’s participants, please visit our Accessibility Accommodations form. For any additional questions about reasonable accommodations, contact Dr. Paul Porter at paul.porter@speechanddebate.org.
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Tools for Ballot Feedback to Share with Judges
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