Competitions
2023 USAD Nationals
Frisco, Texas
Volunteer and Guest Information
The 2023 United States Academic Decathlon Nationals will take place April 27-29. More than 400 students compete. Approximately 150 volunteers are needed for this extraordinary event. This academic competition would not be possible without the involvement of community members serving as judges. Training is provided for all volunteer positions. Thank you for your support!
Available Volunteer Positions
INTERVIEW JUDGE: Thursday, April 27, 12:45–7:30 p.m. CDT. As a judge, you will be paired with 1–2 other judges to ask students a series of questions in an interview and score them using a rubric. Must be 20 years of age or older to volunteer for this position.
SPEECH JUDGE: Thursday, April 27, 12:45–7:30 p.m. CDT. As a judge, you will be paired with 1–2 other judges and use a rubric to score students' prepared and impromptu oral speeches. Must be 20 years of age or older to volunteer for this position.
SPEECH TIMER: Thursday, April 27, 12:45–7:30 p.m. CDT. You will keep time for prepared and impromptu speeches. This position is open to volunteers high school age and older.
*Training will be provided for all volunteer positions on Thursday, April 27, 1:00–2:30 p.m. CDT
Please complete the Volunteer Application to indicate your availability. Details and directions will be sent to you. Thank you for volunteering to assist at the 2023 USAD Nationals.
If you have a volutneer questions or need assistance, please contact Bryan Rasmussen at brasmussen@collin.edu.
View the 2023 USAD Nationals Detailed Schedule
Interview Judge:
Speech Judge:
Speech Timer:
2023 USAD Nationals Guests
Coaches: If you have guests traveling with your team, please follow the steps below. (Coaches you are responsible for submitting the additional baseball and award ceremony ticket request form for guests.)
Step 1: Hotel Reservations
Please reserve your guest rooms before April 3, 2023 at one of the two host hotels (based on availability):
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center
Drury Inn & Suites Dallas Frisco
Step 2: Complete the Extras Form – Team Event and Awards Ceremony ticket order form.
Due: March 16
If you have a question or need assistance please contact us at: nationals@usad.org