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The link may not be active in the email. Cut and paste the URL into your browser. On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 10:32 PM, Thomas Miller <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi Ken, > > Thank you for the invite. > > I am having trouble with the hotel link. It does not seem to be working > for me. > > Please advise. Thank you. > > Best, > > Tom > > On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 10:23 PM, Newby, Kenneth < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> *USU 2016 Announcement!* >> >> >> >> Early registration for the United States Universities Debating >> Championship 2016 – Morehouse College edition is officially open at this >> link: http://goo.gl/forms/r19JIQdRp7 >> >> >> >> Early registration will close on February 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. EST, and >> we expect to notify teams regarding their initial allocations the following >> week. We hope to provide teams with initial allocations early so that they >> can confirm their airline tickets while prices to Atlanta are still >> attractive. It is strongly recommended that you complete this initial >> early registration phase, which will assist with final planning for the >> tournament. Details regarding how payment can be made will be released in >> February. All final payments will be due by March 8, 2016 and arrangements >> are being made to accept payments online. >> >> >> >> The tournament will be held April 8-11, 2016, with 8 preliminary rounds. >> We plan to host America’s Cup on Friday, April 8, 2016, followed by four >> preliminary rounds on Saturday and Sunday April 9-10, and culminating in >> final rounds on Monday, April 11. Entry fees are $75/participant to >> accommodate increased costs resulting from the slightly longer schedule >> than included in our bid. We, however, believe that following the 8-round >> model will help ensure competitive equity by rotating teams equally through >> all positions, provide more educational opportunities by increasing debate >> for all, and reflect the consensus of the community following last summer’s >> informal survey. >> >> >> >> While no preliminary team cap has been set, the tournament is operating >> with an overall team cap of 200. We expect, but cannot guarantee, that >> everyone will be allowed at least three teams per institution and, if space >> permits, we will allocate additional spaces for those teams requesting them >> during the early registration period. >> >> >> >> Last, you can begin making those hotel reservations now. We have >> reserved a large block of rooms at the Westin for $149/night for doubles. >> We will increase the room block if we begin to fill up early, so make those >> reservations fast. You can reserve your space online here: >> https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/universitiesdebate >> >> The Group rate is available until March 11, 2016. >> >> >> >> If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. >> >> >> >> We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta April! >> >> >> Prof. Kenneth A. Newby, Esq. >> Director, Morehouse College Forensics Program >> English Department >> Morehouse College >> 830 Westview Dr. >> Atlanta, GA 30314 >> >> 404.239.2224 Office >> 860.983.8633 Cell >> > >