General Information for the 2026 State Tournament

State Tournament Invitation

HELPLINE INFORMATION  – Text Only!
AVAILABLE ONCE THE TOURNAMENT BEGINS!

Google Voice (Speech):  412-376-3490
Google Voice (Debate): ‪ 412-546-0870

The numbers listed above are for your convenience once tournament registration opens on Friday morning.  If you have questions during the tournament, text the appropriate number, include your name and your question. If you are missing competitors or have a room issue, be sure to include the event, the room number, and the contestant number.  We will reply as quickly as possible.

WI-FI INFORMATION

Please choose the network named “CU Online”
NO PASSWORD IS NEEDED
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REGISTRATION & OPENING MEETINGS

Haas Center

TOURNAMENT TABROOM 

SSC 010

EXTEMP AND COMMENTARY PREP ROOMS

Friday: 2ND Floor Lounge of Andruss Library
Saturday: 207 Bakeless

AWARDS CEREMONY

Haas Center

 

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ATTENDEE RIBBONS  – new in 2026!

In order to identify individuals connected to the PHSSL State Tournament, ALL contestants, judges, coaches, and observers need to wear a ribbon that identifies them as being part of this PHSSL event. 

Head coaches are reminded to register all of their attendees on Tabroom.com so that we have accurate numbers and names of the individuals who will be on campus at any point in the tournament. On Tabroom.com, head coaches will find two additional categories: Adult Observers and Student Observers. Please list the appropriate names there. 

Ribbons will be distributed at registration and should be worn visibly on both days of the tournament.  Thanks for your cooperation with this new procedure!

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BIA Contact Information

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MEALS ON CAMPUS 

Meal tickets need to be purchased in advance!
Please send in your Ticket reservations via this form – https://forms.gle/AjpdyXHKCAmKUYen9 
Ticket orders are due to PHSSL by March 11th at 12pm.
QUESTIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO JODI  – jodif@phssl.org
 
Lunch on Friday is 12pm-3pm – $18.00 per person
Dinner on Friday is 5pm -8pm – $20.00 per person
Brunch on Saturday is 11:30am – 2:30pm  – $18.00 per person
Menu options will include Gluten Free options as well as other Allergy options.
 
Meals will be available in the Scranton Commons. To enter the Commons, individuals must have a ticket!!  Only ticketholders will be admitted.
Upon presentation of your tickets, you will be allowed one entry into the dining room at Scranton Commons. Cash will NOT be accepted in the dining hall during the buffet/brunch hours.
PHSSL will provide all judges with meals – you do not need to buy tickets for judges.   
COACHES, if not judging, will need to buy tickets in order to eat with students at the Cafeteria in Scranton Commons. 
 
PAYMENT:
 – CHECKS (payable to PHSSL) should either be mailed to:
PHSSL
c/o Jodi Fetterolf
611 Pine St
Berwick, PA 18603
 – OR you may pay via PAYPAL:  Use the SEND TO A FRIEND option (so we do not pay fees) Email: jodif@phssl.org.  Be sure to include a note with your SCHOOL NAME.
 – OR a check may be brought to registration on the day of the tournament.  
 

Tickets can be picked up at registration on Friday morning.

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JUDGE TRAINING

PHSSL requires that all judges complete online training classes in order to judge at district qualifiers and at the State Tournament.  Links for the training sessions can be found on Tabroom.com.  Detailed directions for completing the training can be found by following this link. 

Speech and Congress judges can see most of the material that was presented for the opening meeting on March 20 by viewing this linked PowerPoint 

Debate judges can find information about all of the debates at the State Tournament as well as some general information about using Tabroom.com by opening this linked document.

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Online Program

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Protest Form

Paper copies are available in the Tab Room; to be completed and submitted to the Rules Committee.
Online submissions will be sent directly to the emails of the Rules Committee.

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PHSSL MERCHANDISE/CONCESSION STAND 

PHSSL Items & Snacks & Drinks (CASH ONLY) will be on sale at the
following places and times:
Friday, March 20, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM – starting in Haas Center, then moving to the Centennial Hall Lobby   

Saturday, March 21, 2026
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Centennial Hall Lobby  Food and Swag

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Area Accommodations

Check hotels and restaurants in the area