2025 Battle For Middle Earth

Script Submission Opens: April 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) 
Script Submission Closes: May 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)  
NITOC requires 100% electronic script submission. 
You will receive a confirmation email once your script has been received and approved. Please save a copy of this confirmation email on your phone or print it out to have with you at Check-In. 

Reminders:

1.    Script Submission forms must be signed by both the parent and the coach. If you are competing independently, please designate so beside the coach signature.
   2.    If your script is sent back (after the first submission), the sender of the initial submission will be notified by email.
   3.    If your script is sent back again (second submission), both the parent and coach will be notified by text.
   4.    If the script is still not in compliance (third submission), the NITOC Script Director will contact the parent and coach by text and/or phone.
   5.    Students will be allowed one more submission by the Script Director’s deadline (fourth submission).  If the script is still not in compliance, the speech will be dropped from NITOC.
   6.    All NITOC-approved scripts are subject to the Event Rules and can be adjudicated upon rule violation.

How to Submit Scripts Electronically
1. Follow the rules for your speech event, which can be found HERE.
2. Follow the script submission guidelines and use the forms found HERE.
3. Watch THIS six-minute video for help! See other helpful resources below.
4. Combine each speech into a single PDF file. See resources below.
5. Name the file correctly: Last Name, First Name-event.pdf
6. Submit Scripts HERE (will be opened on April 21st).
7. Correct or Celebrate: If your script is returned for corrections, complete any requirements promptly and
resubmit. Otherwise, it is time to celebrate your approval!

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