Dear Members and Friends of DANEIS,
We most cordially invite you to the Seventh Annual Parliamentary Debate Tournament at The Hotchkiss School on Sunday, November 16, 2008.
Each school may register up to four four-person teams, no more than two in each division (advanced and novice). Space will be given on a first-come, first-served basis, due to limited classroom space. Please indicate if you would like a team(s) added to the waiting list. We will do our best to accommodate additional teams.
The cost will be $60 per four-person team, and $10 per observer. We ask that schools bring a judge for each four-person team entered. Unfortunately, we cannot provide judges. In accordance with DANEIS league rules, student judges will not be permitted to judge advanced debates. Parents of students debating in the advanced division should judge in novice. We also ask that any students judging in the novice division be experienced debaters who have competed in DANEIS tournaments at the advanced level.
There will be three rounds of debate. Resolutions will be straight, i.e. no redefinition necessary. The format is as follows: Prime Minister, 5 minutes; Member of the Opposition, 8 minutes; Minister of the Crown, 8 minutes; Leader of the Opposition, 8 minutes; Prime Minister, 3 minutes. It is strictly understood that teams may not use prepared cases for any of the three rounds, nor may teams consult any reference materials of any kind during their preparation time. Teams that violate these rules will be disqualified from the tournament.
The tournament will conclude with an impromptu speaking competition. One student per school may enter the impromptu competition. Impromptu speaking rules are provided on the Rules/Format section linked on the right.
Registration will be open from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. in the entrance to the Main Building and brunch will be available in the dining hall at that time. Judges' and debaters' briefings will begin promptly at 11:00 and Round 1 will commence at 12:00. Sandwiches, drinks, fruits and snacks will be available throughout the day.
Please RSVP no later than Friday, October 31 via email to kvavpeti@hotchkiss.org or fax at 860-435-8056. The entry form is linked on the right. Early RSVPs are greatly appreciated!
Prior to your departure on the morning of November 16, please call 860-435-3681 to confirm your attendance. Directions are linked on the right and can be found on our website at http://www.hotchkiss.org. We look forward to hosting you on the 16th!
Most Warmly,
| Matt Constantino | Kaya Ellis |
Alexa Zeitz |
Kate and Joe Vavpetic |
| Co-Captain | Co-Captain | Co-Captain | Coaches |