Recording Policy
Judges and spectators at the tournament are not permitted to take photographs, videos, audio recordings or transcriptions of any student at CDC who is not their own child. This prohibition includes live-streaming and extends to the non-publication of print, broadcast, and internet media.
If you have designated a friend of the family to record your child, please advise the tournament leadership in advance in writing.
Below is the 2024 NITOC recording policy verbiage in case you want to change for CDC 2025
NITOC Recording Policy
If you are taking photographs, videos or audio recordings at NITOC 2024, please make sure to obtain permission. This includes livestreaming or posting on social media. If the student is a minor, you must have the permission of the student’s parent or guardian. If the student is 18, obtain permission from the student. You are always welcome to record your own student when they are speaking.
All debate and speech final events will be recorded by NITOC staff. Following NITOC, some will be selected and made available to Stoa members for educational purposes and training. Since we do not know what will be shared with Stoa members, you should plan to film it yourself if you would like a recording of your student.
Official NITOC Photographers will wear identification badges.