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20 October 2010

Botswana Worlds 2011 : Registration Update, 18th October

Sent on behalf of the registration team
 
Dear Botswana Worlds Participants:
 
We have published the latest list of registered teams on our website (front page, www.botswanaworlds.com).  Please check it over with care and make sure we have your details correctly.  If your institution is highlighted in yellow it means you have a deficit or there are problems processing your payment.

1) you have a deficit in your account of over 100 USD.  If you have obtained our consent to pay this amount upon arrival in Botswana just ignore it.  If not, please get in touch with us right away to solve the problem.
2) there are problems with your payment and our bank has confirmed with us that no money has been received.  Again, if you are in communication with us you probably know if this pertains to you and we are working on the situation
3) you have been granted an extension and have not yet paid.
 
Remember, all teams that have not paid and have been granted an extension have until Nov. 1 for us to RECEIVE the payment.  If we don't have the payment in our bank account by then you will be dropped with no opportunity for any kind of recourse.  Please don't request extensions past November 1.  They will not be granted.  We've done all we can to be really accommodating and as much as it pains us to do so we will not honor any payments made after November 1.
 
Also, there have been some teams who cannot come due to costs of flights.  Let me reiterate that all deposits are non refundable and our policy was NO REFUNDS of any kind for all payments made after the close of step one of registration (some 2 months ago).  Therefore, any requests of refunds will be taken at our discretion and no promises can be made.  Any refunds to teams dropping out after full payment has been made will be processed AFTER Worlds.  Remember, we have a budget and all registration money has already been spent on the expectation of your coming to Botswana, so our hands are tied here. 
 
As always, if we have made a mistake we apologize and if you kindly email us with details to grahamsowa @ gmail.com and registration @ botswanaworlds.com we will fix your problem straight away.  We have been doing our best to maintain a 24 hour reply policy with all emails and hope you appreciate our efforts to keep communication open.
 
All our best,
 
Botswana Worlds 2011 Registration Team


18 October 2010

Mc Gill Win Hart House 2010

McGill have won the 2010 Hart House IV.


Final:
This House prefers an equal society to a rich one.

Alaska GS
McGill SS
Carleton MC
UBC CT
Semi-Finals:
This House supports positive discrimination in favor of male educators.

Carleton MC
RMC
UBC
Dal-Carleon
McGill
Alaska
Queens EW
Queens HU

Qtr Finals:
This House supports a constitutional role in government for the Pakistani military.

McGill SS
McGill SH
Alaska GS
Alberta BI

Carleton MC
RMC RH
Vermont AN
Vermont GL

UBC CH
UBC CJ
Dal-Carleton hybrid
Cornell BY

Queens EW
Western TR
Queens HV
McGill BD

Source Progymnasmata

Pan Pacific Championship Feb 18-20

Having a hard time thawing out from the winter and looking for a fantastic Spring tournament? Escape to Hawaii for some sun, sand, surf and of course—debate! Hawaii Pacific University invites you to participate in the Pan Pacific Championship Debate Tournament, on February 18-20, 2011. The tournament is open to U.S. and international colleges and universities.

The Pan Pacific Championship (PPC) will feature at least six preliminary debates and elimination rounds determined by the number of participants. All rounds will be debated in the British Parliamentary (Worlds Style) format. A workshop will be held on Friday for individuals new to this format. The event features the lush setting of Oahu, the welcoming atmosphere of Hawaii Pacific University (HPU), and challenging competition from around the world. Highlights from last year's tournament included fantastic debate, hula performances, Waikiki nightlife and a final round held at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Registration for the tournament is now open! View photos from past PPCs at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=21544&id=1496864603&l=4686c42d4c

If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding the tournament, travel, or HPU, please do not hesitate to contact me and visit http://www.hpu.edu/debate. We look forward to seeing you in February at the Pan Pacific Championship.

Mahalo,
Rose

Rose Helens-Hart
Director of Debate
Undergraduate Program Chair
Department of Communication
Hawaii Pacific University
1188 Fort Street, Suite 333
Honolulu HI, 96813

Registration Fees:$125 per debate team and $30 per judge, coach and/or observer for the extended amenities package (includes select meals, beverages and cultural receptions throughout the tournament, etc.)The N-1 rule is enforced. The hired judging fee is $250 per team. All checks are payable to Hawaii Pacific University. All fees are due no later than event registration on Friday, February 11.

To register, please contact Rose Helens-Hart with team and adjudicator/observer numbers.

Tentatice Schedule:
**Special Note: Please indicate whether or not your teams/coaches/judges/observers are interested in attending the workshop.

Friday, February 18thOptional Parliamentary Training Session--HPU Downtown CampusEvening Social or Luau (You won’t want to leave to Hawaii without experiencing a traditional Hawaiian meal and entertainment from the Pacific Islands. Seat reservation and payment must be taken in advance. More details will be provided to interested teams.)

Saturday, February 19th
8:15am Financial Registration
9:00am Adjudicator Meeting
9:30am Round 1
11:30am Round 2
1:00pm Lunch
2:30pm Round 3
4:45pm Round 4

Sunday, February 20th
8:15am Check-in
9:00am Round 5
11:15am Round 6
1:00pm Lunch
2:15pm Semifinal Debate
4:00 Grand Final Debate and Award Ceremony Social

17 October 2010

Updates from Hart House IV

Steve at Progymnasmata is blogging from the Hard House IV.  If you want to follow events visit http://progymna.blogspot.com/



Breaking Teams:
McGill SS (14)

Carleton MC (13)
UBC CH (12)
Queens EW (12)
Western TR (12)
UBC CJ (11)
RMC H R (11)
McGill HS (11)
Alaska GS (11)
Vermont AN (10)
Dalhousie/Carleton MR (10)
Queens HB (10)
McGill BV (10)
Cornell BY (10)
Vermont GL (10)
Alberta BI (10)
Motions:
1. Thw would never conscript its citizens

2. This House opposes Valentines Day.

3. This House opposes Valentines Day.

4. This House supports a united Ireland.
5. This House supports shorter jail sentences for aboriginal offenders