Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:53:41 -0400
From: Jim Gentile <jgentile@georgemeany.org>
To: cx-l@debate.net
Subject: [CX-L] GDS Tournament
August 15, 2002
Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited to attend the 13th annual Georgetown Day School
Debate Invitational to be held on October 4-6, 2002.
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 13, 2002. Make no definite travel arrangements until you have
received confirmation of your entry. The preferred form of registration is
email at jdgentile5@aol.com <mailto:jdgentile5@aol.com>. You may
send a fax to (202) 364-9603 or by regular mail to the high school address.
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 Tournament 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
Entry Form
School:
Address:
Coach:
Telephone: (o) (h)
Fax: Email:
Team I Team II
Additional Teams Requested
We would like to hire judge(s).
We would like to request housing for females and males.
Please make checks payable to Georgetown Day School.
Email should be sent to: jdgentile5@aol.com
Faxed entries should be sent to: (202) 364-9603
Mailed entries should be sent to: GDS Debate
4200 Davenport Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Tentative Schedule
Friday, October 4, 2002
3:00-3:30 p.m. Registration
3:30 p.m. Round 1
6:00 p.m. Round 2
9:00 p.m. Round 3
Saturday, October 5, 2002
9:00 a.m. Round 4
12:00 p.m. Round 5
3:00 p.m. Round 6
6:00 p.m. Round 7
9:00 p.m. Octofinals
Sunday, October 6, 2002
9:00 a.m. Quarterfinals
11:30 a.m. Semifinals
2:00 p.m. Finals
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