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Memorial for Alfred “Tuna” Snider

WSDC Ltd — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:19:43 +0000

A memorial for Alfred “Tuna” Snider, the Coach of Team USA who died in December, will be held at 4pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) tomorrow, the 29th April. His many friends, colleagues and students around the world can watch a live stream of the memorial. Program Live music: Bobby Hackney, A Band Called Death, Lambsbread … Continue reading Memorial for Alfred “Tuna” Snider

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AGM 2015: the future of WSDC Ltd

WSDC Ltd — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:28:18 +0000

Background From 2002 to 2007, the WSDC Executive Committee tried but failed to develop a fundraising arm, through a volunteer Finance Committee. It was felt that the goal was right but the execution needed a proper strategy and structure. In 2008, 29 countries voted (unanimously) in favour of the legal incorporation of WSDC as a … Continue reading AGM 2015: the future of WSDC Ltd

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Singapore wins WSDC 2015, the first host nation to do so

WSDC Ltd — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:09:07 +0000

Singapore became only the third team to reach the Grand Final of a WSDC it hosted, and the first to win, beating Canada 8-1 when proposing the motion “THBT governments should provide a guaranteed universal basic income”. Congratulations to Arthur Lee, Samuel Loh, Chong Ee Hsiun, Bryan Yan and Ernest Goh – the new world champions – … Continue reading Singapore wins WSDC 2015, the first host nation to do so

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Indonesia, Morocco & USA bid to host WSDC 2017

WSDC Ltd — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 06:06:46 +0000

Three countries have submitted bids to host WSDC 2017. The Tournament Committee will vote on the eligible bids at its meeting in Singapore in August, and choose the host for 2017. Hosting a WSDC is an immensely rewarding experience for the organisers and audiences in the host country. It’s also takes an enormous amount of work … Continue reading Indonesia, Morocco & USA bid to host WSDC 2017

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Changes to draw system

WSDC Ltd — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 05:30:50 +0000

Having received some feedback on the draft draw grid and methodology which was sent out a few days ago, the Chief Adjudicators (working together with Paul Lau) have decided to make some slight adjustments to the draw methodology for WSDC 2015. A revised draw grid and a detailed explanation of the methology and the adjustments made written by … Continue reading Changes to draw system

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WSDC 2015 participants: do you have a story to share?

WSDC Ltd — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 05:35:58 +0000

Message from WSDC Singapore organisers: Dear delegations, team coaches and managers, Thank you to all who have registered and are participating in WSDC 2015! We look forward to welcoming you to Singapore. Our debate community-at-large is extremely excited to spread the word about this event, and as part of our outreach, we’re looking for human … Continue reading WSDC 2015 participants: do you have a story to share?

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2014 Octos: ENG v SIN

WSDC Ltd — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:22:42 +0000

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