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2026 Tournament Book

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WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP? Everyone deserves a tournament environment that is safe, welcoming, and fair. If you need assistance during the tournament, please consider the following support options.

COMPETITION

CONDUCT

EXAMPLE AREAS

• Rooms • Scheduling • Food • Accessibility Accommodations

EXAMPLE AREAS

• Interpersonal Support • Inclusion/ Exclusion • Harassment and Discrimination

EXAMPLE CONCERNS

• Elevator Access • Judge Assignments • Judge Training • Judge Paradigms • Time Limits • Plagiarism/ Cheating • Rules Clarification

EXAMPLE CONCERNS

• A powerful performance triggers an emotional response • A contestant bullies another contestant • A judge yells at students and/or coaches • A student feels alone and wants to withdraw from the tournament

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP

Find your Supervising Adult (e.g., coach, caregiver, etc.) or go to the Tournament Office and ask a staffer for help.

Find your Supervising Adult (e.g., coach, caregiver, etc.) or go to the Tournament Office and ask to talk with a Belonging and Inclusion Advocate.

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