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Shuntā Jordan
Tournament Services Manager
Let’s chat about:
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- What are Springboard scrimmages and how to register for them
- Hosting a tournament
- Setting up your tournament in Tabroom.com
- Speech and debate curriculum for the classroom
- How to train your new judges
- What is the Last-Chance Qualifier and how to participate
- Coaching debate events, especially Policy Debate
Kara Smith
Manager of Competition and Events
I’d love to talk to you about:
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What is the district tournament and how to participate
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Coaching a team that does multiple events
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Understanding competition event rules
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Connect with coaches in your area
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How to get administrative support for speech and debate
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Lauren Burdt
Director of Competition and Events
Let’s dive into:
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How your team can attend the National Tournament
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Coaching debate events, especially Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Big Questions, and World Schools
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Hosting a tournament
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Tabroom.com troubleshooting
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Professional development opportunities for coaches
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Chris Palmer
Lead Tabroom Developer
I’m happy to go over:
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Coaching debate events and Extemporaneous Speaking
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How tournament results, pairings and schedules are made, and why
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Districts & Nationals: Getting there, and what it’s like
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Anything & everything about Tabroom.com
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