Check out this week's Nationals news!
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As you pack your bags for Nationals, don't forget the tournament MVPs: a water bottle, comfortable shoes, layered clothing, chargers, and belief in your students!
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Check out the Finals Schedule
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Resolve Outstanding Registration Issues
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Please double check your Tabroom.com registration to ensure you're all set for next week! If any of the categories on the General page of registration have a red X in the status column, please visit the corresponding tabs to resolve the issues ASAP to ensure you have a smooth check-in experience at National Tournament Registration on Sunday!
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Required Tournament Identification
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At National Tournament registration, you will receive your ribbons and badges for everyone attending the tournament with your school. These identifying materials are required to enter competition venues and must be worn at all times. Think of them as your all-access pass to Nationals!
In addition to student, attendee, coach, and judge ribbons, there are a number of official specialty ribbons that can be selected at registration. Ribbons and badges pin on; please dress accordingly!
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Check Your Competition Venues in the Supplemental Event Split
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Each supplemental event was divided into two groups this year that will compete in different school locations. Students showing up to the wrong location will not be able to compete. To check where your pre-registered students will be assigned to compete if they re-register, visit the General tab of your Tabroom.com registration and reference the panel on the far right side. This lists your group assignment, either Wildrose or Goldfinch, as well as the assigned schools for Wednesday and Thursday. This information will also be listed for you as a reminder when you re-register students on Tuesday, June 18.
The following are examples of what you may find on your General tab.
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Judge Swap Window Opening Thursday
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You will be able to check your school’s judging assignments by day and event during the Judging Swap Window this Thursday, June 13 to Saturday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) CT. There is no way to enter judge availability until the window opens. During the swap window, you will have a limited ability to swap your judges in Tabroom between the days your school has been assigned to accommodate their availability and ensure all of the days your school is obligated to judge in an event are covered. We understand that it can be hard to manage judge schedules, and we hope that this process will allow you the flexibility to schedule judging on the days and in the buildings that work best for you and your team! We will notify you when the window opens. Learn more about judging requirements »
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Reminder: Download the Nats24 Guidebook App
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The Nats24 Guidebook app includes schedules, maps, award details, and more. It is your most important tournament resource. Learn more or follow these steps to download the app.
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- Go to the app store that corresponds with your device and search for “Guidebook.”
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Follow the prompts on your screen, and Guidebook will download.
- Open up the Guidebook app on your device.
- Use the Search box to type in “Nats24.”
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Tap “Get” to download the guide to 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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High School Students Judging at Middle School Nationals
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High school National Tournament participants who are no longer competing on Wednesday are welcome to judge at the Middle School National Tournament! To participate, students must:
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Have completed their junior or senior year of high school and have 250+ Honor Society points.
- Not be planning to participate in supplemental events.
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Sign up in advance using the Judge Signup tab at msnats.tabroom.com with their Tabroom.com account.
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Arrive at Northwest High School by 8:15 a.m. CT on Wednesday and check in with tournament staff to be registered.
- Attend a judge training session at 9:00 a.m.
- Wear their high school competitor ribbons to enter the middle school venue.
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Have devices to judge online ballots.
- Consider completing the relevant judge accreditation modules in advance, or bring headphones so they can do it on-site!
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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! At the Waukee High School venue, meals and concessions will not be served at Waukee Middle School—students will shuttle back over to the main building at Waukee High School for meals and concessions, or they can eat meals at Prairieview School on Monday or Tuesday. 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. At the Waukee High School venue, judge hospitality will not be available at Waukee Middle School—judges will shuttle back over to the main building at Waukee High School or over to Prairieview School for access.
Concessions » Concessions at all school locations will accept cards and cash. Concessions at the Iowa Events Center will only accept cards.
Accommodations » To request an accommodation for one of your school’s participants, please visit our Accessibility Accommodations form.
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- The tournament office will be located in Waukee High School, but staff will be in all buildings. Replacement ribbons will be available at the info desk at Prairieview and Waukee Middle as needed.
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Lunch will be served at both Prairieview and Waukee High School on Monday and Tuesday, and student movement between buildings will be limited.
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Shuttling will be available between the campuses. Reference the school maps in the Nats24 app for shuttle pickup and dropoff routes. 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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