Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2001 14:30:55 EDT
From: Jdgentile5@aol.com
To: JessZig@aol.com
Subject: GDS Invite
August 14, 2001
Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited to attend the 12th annual Georgetown Day School
Debate Invitational to be held on September 28-30, 2001.
Format: There will be 7 prelim rounds of varsity debate on this year's
high school resolution. The top 16 teams will advance to elim rounds.
Time limits will be 8-3-5 with 10 minutes prep per side. The first 2
preliminary rounds will be random paired. All other rounds will be paired
high/low within brackets with the even rounds featuring side constraints.
Entries: We are limited to a total of 64 teams. If you desire to send more
than two teams please return your entry as soon as possible, but in no
event later than September 7, 2001. Make no definite travel arrangements
until you have received confirmation of your entry. You may register by
fax at (301) 681-3061 or email at jdgentile5@aol.com or by regular
mail. For questions call Jim Gentile at (301) 681-3058.
Fees: The entry fee is $65.00 per team. In addition each school will be
charged a $10.00 school fee regardless of the number of teams entered.
You may hire judges at $80.00 per 1/2 judge.
TOC: GDS is a quarters qualifier for the Tournamnent of Champions.
Awards: Awards will be given to the top 17 teams and the top 20 speakers.
The top speaker will receive the Kacey Wolmer Award.
Food: Modestly priced fare will be available in the school throughout the
tournament. Participants are expected to remain on school grounds
throughout the tournament.
Housing: We will house students from schools outside the Washington area.
Please indicate your housing needs as soon as possible, especially if you
are requesting housing for Thursday and/or Sunday nights. For hotel
accommodations we recommend the American Inn of Bethesda, Maryland (301)
656-9300.
Transportation: If you travel by plane or train and need to be picked up
let us know.
Jim Gentile
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