Competitions

Important Dates  2025-2026

October 13-14 ITAG Conference (see  booth, join session!)

November 24 Coaches receive Round I tests

will arrive in email, and cannot be used for study/training.  Must be protected before and  destroyed after use.

First week of December Coaches use  Round I tests

Reminder:  must be destroyed after use!  Not to be retained for training/study/review.

Regional competitions

Grundy Center Wednesday, Jan 28 All day.

Des Moines   Thursday PM Jan 29 Speech/Interview  

Friday, Jan 30. All Day Testing 

Cedar Rapids Saturday, Jan 31 All Day

State  Competition

First week of February Invitations issued

February 19 State Essay /Art test online

March 5/6 2026 State Competition at Saydel, Des Moines

National Competition

April 23-25 Garden Grove, CA

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306 3rd Street SW

Mount Vernon, IA  52314-1721

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