National Speech and Debate Season Opener

2025 — NSDA Campus, KY/US

Embassy WiFi -

Hilton Honors Meeting

PW: premium25

Contingency Plan (if Tabroom goes down) Doc Have open in the background ready to go just in case!

Helpline Emails

Only email the tournament address if it's money related. Otherwise, reach out to the appropriate tab helpline:

When emailing, it is super important and helpful if you include the following information:

  • SUBJECT LINES

    -Missing Person:if a judge or participant is missing
    -Tabbing Issue:ballot issues, problems with pairings, judging issues, etc.
    - Tech Time:If your round is invoking Tech Time (see Procedures for details), please email the event help and include the time (including time zone) that Tech Time started, and update us when issue is resolved or time elapses.
    -Tech Issue:especially if you are having an issue getting to your round
    - Procedures Issue
    : questions or concerns, inquiries about filing a petition with the ombuds office
    -Community Wellbeing Issue:Questions or concerns, inquiries about filing a petition with the Community Wellbeing & Belonging Officeregarding a harassment, discrimination, or bullying incident

    EMAIL CONTENT(consider copy/pasting into your email body)
    - Your full name
    - Your school affiliation
    - Your role (competitor, judge, coach)
    - Event
    - Round #
    - Room #
    - Contact phone number
    - Issue you are emailing about; provide details

Helpful Links

Tournament Invite

Tournament Schedule (tentative; will be finalized 8.29.25)

Tournament Procedures Doc (Posted 9.1.25)

Online Credit Card Payment Link (new link and system than prior years; receipt is automatic on webpage and one should be emailed to you)

World Schools Debate Motions(posted 8.15.25)

Congressional Debate Legislation (posted 8.15.25)

Congressional Debate ELIM Legislation (posted 8.27.25)

Extemp Topic Areas By Round (posted 8.15.25)

Round 1: Eurasia

Round 2: Domestic Economy

Round 3: Latin America

Round 4/Elim 1: Africa

Round 5/Elim 2: Domestic Energy & Environment

Round 6/Elim 3: United States Foreign Policy

Impromptu Topic Areas By Round (posted 8.15.25)

Round 1: Concrete Nouns

Round 2: Quotes

Round 3: Abstract Nouns

Round 4: Famous People

Round 5: Famous Pieces of Media

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