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North America Debate Academy
August 18-23 2013
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
Free - no charge - housing separate
Each year the program produces many outstanding university debaters.
Come and become one of them. Learn from a talented team of trainers.
WUDC debating is becoming more and more popular all over the world, and
especially in North America. The North America Debate Academy tries to
help students from everywhere learn how to participate in this exciting
activity, as well as how to succeed in local, national and international
competition.
Teachers and coaches interested in learning more or in starting a WUDC
debate program at their school are very welcome!
Email Alfred Snider at [log in to unmask] with your registration
information: name, school, telephone number and goals.
The program is open to those at any experience level who are willing to
try hard. If you are not serious about improving, if you do not intend
to work hard, please do not attend. Trainers and judges are welcome but
will be expected to debate.
The program is located at the University of Vermont in beautiful
Burlington, a delightful four-season tourist town with many nightlife
attractions. The program is sponsored by the World Debate Institute, the
Lawrence Debate Union and the University of Vermont.
Come and join us!
August 18-23 2013
Starts promptly at Noon Sunday 18 August 2013, ends Friday 6 PM 23
August 2013
High quality pre-season training in the WUDC debate format.
No charge. Attendance is free. BUT, show up on time and work hard.
Attendees provide their own housing and food. We suggest
http://www.theburlingtonhostel.com/ Other low cost options can be
suggested on request.
Curriculum includes: short lectures, lots of exercises, exposure to many
motions, two critiqued practice debates a day, innovative instruction.
Learn ways to keep training yourself and others after you return home.
Sessions at Huber House, 475 Main Street, and adjacent classrooms.
Space is limited, so apply early. Application form at
http://debate.uvm.edu/ediappform.doc , send to [log in to unmask]
Faculty for 2013!
Paul Gross, Cornell University, USA:
Breaking judge at WUDC 2013 Berlin, Yale Finalist, USU Semifinalist.
Fellow of the World Debate Institute. Led Cornell to #1 world ranking.
James Hardy, Cambridge, UK, University of Vermont, USA
Top judge at USU 2012, World Masters Debate Champion, Berlin, 2013.
Dr. Jan Hovden, Bates College, USA:
Team broke at WUDC 2013 Berlin, won Vermont and many other tournaments,
led Bates to #34 world ranking.
John Meany, Claremont Colleges, USA. Coach of USA champion university
team, director of USA WSDC national team, legendary debate innovator and
outreach giant.
Jake Meany, Claremont Colleges, USA. USU semifinalist while debating for
Vermont, has been national WSDC coach for both South Korea and USA.
Rob Ruiz, La Verne University, USA:
Director of Forensics, Convener of 2013 USU Champs, breaking judge at
USU 2012.
John Sadek, Vermont, USA. As a debater was NEUDC champion, IDAS champion
and USU semifinalist, breaking judge at WUDC Berlin 2013.
Dr. Alfred Snider, University of Vermont, USA: CA at many tournaments in
USA and abroad, breaking judge at WUDC, coached NEUDC sweepstakes
champions four years in a row. Chief Adjudicator at USU 2012. Led
Vermont to #21 in world rankings.
2012 program had:
11 fully critiqued debates
6 formal lectures
10 rigorous exercise & drill sessions
Daily informal instruction
6 free nights to enjoy Burlington, Vermont, rated by many surveys as
America’s #1 city for quality of life.
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