1. General Information

Conference Attendees

1. “Conference Attendees” refers to all student competitors, coaches, alumni, parents, guests, etc.
2. There shall be no defacing of public property. Any damages to the property or furnishings in the hotel rooms or building must be paid for by the individual(s) or chapter(s) responsible. Attendees must follow facility guidelines for adhering signs, notices, posters, etc. to walls, doors, or any facility surface.
3. Competitors shall keep their coaches informed of their activities and/or whereabouts at all times.
4. Competitors should be prompt and prepared for all activities.
5. Competitors should be financially prepared for all possibilities.
6. Competitors not staying at the official conference hotel shall be off the hotel grounds by curfew or immediately following the last scheduled event.
7. Only by permission of coaches will student member dates be permitted between TEAMS attendees.
8. No alcoholic beverages, narcotics, firearms or weapons, in any form, shall be possessed by attendees at any time, under any circumstances.
9. Smoking or gambling in public is not permitted.
10. No student competitors shall leave the conference hotels (except for authorized events) unless permission has been received from coaches.
11. Identification badges must be worn on the chest at all times by all attendees.
12. All coaches will be responsible for their competitors’ conduct.
13. Competitors violating or ignoring any of the conduct rules will subject their entire team to being disqualified. Individual competitors may be sent home immediately at their own expense. Curfews will be enforced (all competitors will be in assigned rooms by the announced times).
14. Casual wear will be acceptable only during specific social functions as designated.
15. No helium balloons are permitted at the conference.
16. The TSA, Inc. Executive Committee reserves the right to dismiss any person from the conference for inappropriate actions.

Coaches

1. Coaches shall conduct periodic meetings with their competitors for the purpose of reviewing the many conference activities of which they may take advantage, obtaining progress reports, emphasizing time schedules, sharing successes, and overall, to ensure that the students are taking full advantage of the conference and its activities.
2. Coaches shall keep an agenda of their own schedule and give it to their students, along with contact information, so that the coach may be reached during the conference at any time.
3. Each coach shall be responsible for ensuring that all competitors adhere to all conduct practices and procedures, as published in this document.
4. The rules, as stated in this Code of Ethics and in the Dress Code, apply to coaches and parents as well as students.

Safety and Security

TSA enforces the following procedures:

• ALL participants must register for the conference.
• Identification (name badges) must be worn on the chest at all times by all participants during the conference.
• Curfew is at 10pm. After that time an adult must accompany any student member/s when outside of assigned rooms.
• The conference is not “open to the public.”

Please be advised that personal items brought to the conference for use at the conference are the sole responsibility of the attendee who chooses to bring the items. If a participant chooses to bring items of value, s/he is responsible for
their safekeeping at all times. This includes any item of monetary or personal value, including items used in competitive events. TSA accepts no responsibility for replacement of lost, misplaced, or stolen items and will not replace such items. This policy applies to all attendees and includes the conference management team and event coordinators.

The TSA, Inc. Board of Directors requires a minimum of one adult coach or chaperone for no more than ten student members. All adult coaches and/or chaperones must register for the conference, pay the registration fee, and be in attendance for the duration of the conference. There are no restrictions on the number of adult coaches and chaperones who may attend. All teachers, parents, supervisors, and teacher-educators are eligible to serve in this capacity.

All adults, including parents, must register for the conference. No student competitor may attend, compete, or participate without physical presence of an adult chaperone throughout the duration of the conference.

In order to attend and/or compete at the National TSA Conference, all student members, including those who are 18 years of age (as well as graduates of this school year) are required to attend the conference with a coach, parent, or adult chaperone.

A student member must meet the criteria listed below to be eligible to attend the national conference.

• Have the approval of the TEAMS coach and the school administration.
• Have the written approval of a parent or guardian, via the signed Parent Authorization Form.
• Be in attendance from June 29th - July 2nd.

Parents … did you know your child may ONLY attend the national TSA conference if you complete the TSA, Inc. AUTHORIZATION FORM?
The authorization form will be given to you by your child’s TEAMS coach. View the form here. You must complete and return the form to the coach, who may need to present individual student authorization forms to a TSA representative at the conference. Please keep a copy of the completed form for your records.

Parents … did you know there is an online store for TSA apparel?
TSA members, coaches, and parents can shop for TSA branded apparel and products online. To purchase blazers, shirts, slacks, and other official clothing, as well as accessories such as TSA pins, patches, and ties, visit the TSA website and click on TSA Store. 

Parents … did you know all who attend the national TSA conference must comply with the dress code? 
No flip-flops, halter tops, tank tops, or shorts are permitted for anyone at the conference general sessions or during competitions. Visit the TSA website for more information about the TSA dress code. Also, all parents/other family members who plan to attend the conference must register either on their own or through their child's TEAMS coach.

• January 
  • Hotel reservations open
• April 
  •  Teams are notified regarding eligibility to attend the National TEAMS Competitions

• May 15
  • Registration deadline for student competitors
  • Special Needs Request form submission deadline
  • First room night deposit will be charged for conference hotel sleeping rooms cancelled after this date 
• June 2
  • Deadline for conference registration payment via credit card or check
  • Conference hotel room reservation deadline (pending availability of rooms)
• June 29 - July 2
  • National TEAMS Competitions in Louisville, KY 

National TSA Conference Attendees

Everyone who attends the National TSA Conference—including parents, guests, and children—must be registered for the conference. All must comply with the TSA Dress Code policy.* All registrants must wear official conference identification name badges at all times.

Required Competition Attire:

• Shirt or blouse: button-shirt with a turned down collar or a polo/golf shirt or an official red TEAMS shirt. Please click here to view and/or purchase a red TEAMS shirt.
• Pants or knee-length Skirt: (unacceptable: jeans, baggy pants, exterior pocket pants, shorts)
• Shoes: dress shoes worn with dark socks, hosiery (optional); open-toed shoes or sandals are acceptable (unacceptable: athletic shoes; flip-flops; military boots; or work boots)

Casual Attire:

Appropriate t-shirts, shorts, or jeans. Casual attire may not be worn at competitions or general sessions.

*Registered parents, guests, and children who are not compliant with General Session Attire and who wish to attend the Awards Ceremony, may be asked to sit in a designated section, if permitted entry.                                                                           

Approved by the TSA, Inc. Board of Directors. The above supersedes any other dress code prior to November 6, 2017.