Here are your Nationals updates for this week, Coach!
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Using Your National Tournament Hub to Prepare
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Our Nationals website has all the info you need to prep for the week! Pop through the headers at the top to familiarize yourself with the pages. If you do nothing else, bookmark this page: speechanddebate.org/nationals.
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Get a feel for what to expect with our day-by-day breakdowns that outline what's happening each day of the week.
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For even more detail, read through the Schedule and Venues Doc (also linked from the top of the Nationals page) for round times and locations.
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Explore our FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions.
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Check Your Registration Before the Deadline Thursday!
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The registration deadline for Nationals is Thursday, May 15. All entries, fees, judges, and materials are due. 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.
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Is Your Team Prepared for REAL ID Requirements?
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If your team is flying to Nationals, are you prepared for REAL ID requirements? U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights, or have a passport or other qualifying document. Start assessing your readiness and making a plan now!
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Script Turn-In Requirements
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Coaches of competitors in DI, HI, DUO, POI, INF, and OO are required to upload a series of script materials to Tabroom.com. A working copy of these materials is due Thursday, May 15, and edits can be made until Saturday, June 14.
These are the files that will be reviewed if there are concerns or protests during competition. Review the script requirements »
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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 Nats25 app (coming in June).
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Accommodation Request Process
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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. Judges and coaches may submit requests, and coaches submit requests on behalf of students. The form is available here and on the tournament website.
We encourage participants to submit requests as early as possible to ensure timely support.
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National Tournament Judge Grants Available!
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To strengthen our judge pool for the 2025 National Tournament, we are offering a limited number of National Tournament Judge Grants. These grants are designed to help offset the costs of travel, lodging, and meals for judges not currently planning to attend Nationals. Selected judges will be responsible for arranging their own travel using the awarded funds.
- Eligibility: Active coaches listed on the roster of an active member school.
- Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. No grants will be awarded after May 23.
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Questions? Contact Dr. Paul Porter at paul.porter@speechanddebate.org.
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Celebrate Our 100th Birthday!
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We're turning 100 this year and celebrating our birthday at Nationals! Here are two ways you can join in the fun.
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Come to our birthday party on Tuesday, June 17 at the Blank Park Zoo from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.! There will be food trucks, a DJ, activities, and a chance to see the animals! Plus, we'll be hosting HS Supplemental Only and Middle School registration on site. Entry is free with your NSDA badge or ribbon!
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Share photos of your 2025 National Tournament qualifiers to be featured on our special banner (mockup featured) at the tournament.
Stay tuned for more fun ways to celebrate 100 years of speech and debate all week long!
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Announcing the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
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We are excited to announce our new inductees into the NSDA Coaches' Hall of Fame! Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest honor available to speech and debate coaches. Less than one percent of NSDA member coaches receive this honor.
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Our 2025 members will be officially inducted at the National Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, this June. If you would like to send a note of congrats, please email your message to alumni@speechanddebate.org.
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Protecting Your Physical and Mental Health at Nationals
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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 and designated on maps.
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If you need medical attention at the tournament, nurses or EMTs are available at each competition venue.
- 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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