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Join us at USCRA’s two conventions per year
Coming Up

Upcoming Events

Convention

2026 Annual Convention

Join us for our annual convention featuring CEU-qualified seminars, board meetings, and networking opportunities in beautiful San Diego, California.  Registration will be coming soon.

October 9, 2026
9:00 am
Pacific Time
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Board meetingCEU-qualified seminarsNetworking sessions
Exam

2026 FCRR Examination

The next FCRR examination will be held in San Diego, California. Registration will be coming soon.

October 10, 2026
7:00 am
Pacific Time
San Diego, CA - Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
200 WPM dictation96% accuracy requirementPractice materials available
What to Expect

Convention Highlights

Networking

Connect with federal court reporters from across the nation

CEU Seminars

Earn continuing education credits at qualified sessions

Board Meetings

Participate in governance and association business
What to Expect

Convention Information

Detailed schedules and agendas are published closer to each event date.
Logistics

Hotel & Travel

2026 Convention and FCRR Exam Location

San Diego, CA
Hotel Republic San Diego
Autograph Collection
Archive

Past Conventions

2025 Annual Convention
Pittsburgh, PA — 2025
2024 Annual Convention
Frisco, TX - 2024
2023 Annual Convention
Louisville, KY - 2023
2022 Annual Convention
Denver, CO - 2022
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WANTED: FINGERS THAT ARE FAST AND ACCURATE!!

THE HONORABLE JOHN R. TUNHEIM ANNUAL REALTIME SPEED CONTEST

It’s time to cross one of the items off your bucket list!  It’s time to set aside your fears and trepidations and make the decision that this is the year you are going for it!  Or, it may be time to focus on some writing time before you are sitting for the FCRR examination – especially since there is prize money involved!  Whatever your reasons, we would love for you to help us kick off the USCRA Annual Convention by participating in USCRA’s annual realtime speed contest.

The USCRA Board of Directors has approved a prize of $300 for the highest scoring test that qualifies with the requisite score. The first place qualifier will also take home the contest’s traveling trophy to display in your home or office for one year.

The Realtime Speed Contest is five minutes of recorded two-voice Q&A material at 230 words per minute. A score of 96% accuracy is required to qualify. Candidates who qualify may be eligible to receive .25 PDCs from NCRA (allowed once per three-year CEU cycle). The top three contestants are recognized on Saturday.

Entry fee is $75. USCRA membership and convention registration are required to compete. A minimum of seven registrants are required for the contest to be held. For more information, e-mail Anne Bowline, Reporter Testing Committee Chair, at fcrr.uscra@gmail.com.