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The National Speech Tournament promotes excellence in competitive intercollegiate forensics. Follow our Twitter for up to date AFA NST info.

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The #AFANST2026 Monday elimination rounds will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland, Oregon.

The cutoff date for reservations is Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Registration is open! Get your entries for the #AFANST2026 tournament in now! Entries due by Monday March 16th, 2026. Be sure to include all the necessary information on judge / student blocks, accommodation needs, and whether those entries qualified at districts or at-large.

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Link for the required training here:

https://t.co/cOXRYiPtxV

Link for the verification form here:
https://t.co/W39tbWGsnY

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Paid judges will receive $225 if they commit to judge all preliminary rounds, or will receive $20/round.

Sign up to be a hired judge for the in person #AFANST2026 tournament in Portland, Oregon here:

https://t.co/5VGI5dyp9c

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Big News! AFA-NST 2026 will be hosted by @lc.speechdebate in Portland, Oregon! We're so grateful for our fantastic hosts and we cannot wait to see you all in Oregon!

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A quick reminder before postings drop:

Remember what really matters is YOU and your messages. You've ALL accomplished so much. Thank you for being a part of this great community. #AFANST2025

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New Silent/Quiet room JUST FOR QUARTERFINALS:

CHHS 285

The quiet/silient room will go back to CHHS 153 tomorrow. #AFANST2025

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All postings for #AFANST2025 outrounds will be dropped (inside) at the Halton Arena.

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Please remember to pick up your VAs from VA check located in CHHS before you leave tonight! VA check will be available again tomorrow to re-check in any visual aids. #AFANST2025

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Important phone numbers for the #AFANST2025

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Please click "Pick up ballots" button on SpeechWire!

It's very important! All the cool kids are doing it...

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#AFANST2025 reminds judges of Impromptu and Extemporaneous Speaking rules.

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#AFANST2025 reminds judges of the bylaws.

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#AFANST2025 reminds judges of the bylaws

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The opening assembly for the #AFANST2025 will be in the Hauser Pavilion located at 8889 CAMERON BLVD, Charlotte NC 28223. It is a short walk from CHHS due west on Craver Road and across Cameron Blvd.

See you all soon!

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District Meetings take place Friday April 4th, 2025 from 3:00-4:15pm (local time!)

College of Health and Human Services (CHHS).

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Tomorrow...

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We can't wait!

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#AFANST2025 has an OPEN-DOOR POLICY. Competitors and observers may leave the round at any time.

Please continue to practice self care and help create an environment for other to honor their content warning needs by giving the room the necessary time to leave the room.

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If you have a handout, link, QR code, etc. - consider uploading it to the following link so that everyone at the #AFANST2025 will have access it. Advocacy exists beyond the round!

https://t.co/flt6QciggL