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Motions Committee 2018, Power-pairing method voting results

Christopher Sanchez — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:50:51 +0000

The online ballot of the WSDC Tournament Committee has now concluded. 38 nations (out of 52 eligible to vote) cast their ballots. Those nations were: Australia, Barbados, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Lithuania, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, … Continue reading Motions Committee 2018, Power-pairing method voting results

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Power-Pairing Proposal Documents

Christopher Sanchez — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 16:04:45 +0000

Mark Gabriel, member of the Board of Directors, has sent out an e-mail on 14th JAN 2018, informing the community about the voting issues on the final shape of the power-pairing proposal taking effect in Zagreb 2018. This is its original text: When the World Schools Debating Championships Tournament Committee met in August last year … Continue reading Power-Pairing Proposal Documents

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Conferral Judging defeated, Break expanded

Christopher Sanchez — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:26:04 +0000

An Online Ballot concerning two motions on the introduction of Conferral Judging for a one-year trial period at WSDC 2017 in Bali, Indonesia, as well as expanding the break to 32 teams, has taken place between 16th and 19th April 2017. Proposal A (Conferral Judging) can be viewed here. Proposal B (Break Expansion) can be … Continue reading Conferral Judging defeated, Break expanded

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Vacancies for new Directors

Daragh Grant — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:47:28 +0000

Dear members of the WSDC community, The Directors would like to invite candidates who are interested in taking a leadership role within the WSDC community to stand for election to the Board of Directors. Candidates should be willing to spend about one half day per month working on WSDC business. The Directors hope to fill … Continue reading Vacancies for new Directors

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3 nations bid to host WSDC in 2018

Mark Gabriel — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 06:55:50 +0000

Three nations have submitted bids to host the World Schools Debating Championships in 2018. Links to their bid documents can be found below. Bid to host WSDC 2018 in Zagreb, Croatia https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9L7sGPsbfwGNkxRZ0JoVXRLM2c/view?usp=sharing Bid to host WSDC 2018 in Daejeon, Korea https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9L7sGPsbfwGNWExX3VMZDhLbWs/view?usp=sharing Bid to host WSDC 2018 in Owerri, Nigeria https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9L7sGPsbfwGNXdRZ0t4eFVQV2c/view?usp=sharing The decision as to where … Continue reading 3 nations bid to host WSDC in 2018

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Motions for WSDC 2016

WSDC 2016 — Mon, 30 May 2016 09:59:57 +0000

Preliminary and Grand Final motions for WSDC 2016 in Germany.

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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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Alfred “Tuna” Snider, RIP

Christopher Erskine — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:29:49 +0000

Alfred Snider (known to all as Tuna) died today. He was the Professor of Debate at the University of Vermont in Burlington; but he is being mourned by thousands across the world, who were enthralled by his lectures and classes in debate on almost every continent. It is easy to judge America and Americans by … Continue reading Alfred “Tuna” Snider, RIP

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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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WSDC 2016 Newsletter #1, CAP applications, Indiegogo

WSDC 2016 — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:25:10 +0000

WSDC 2016 OrgComm has released its first newsletter on 2nd NOV 2015. It includes information about the registration schedule, CAP applications and a first look at the host region of Stuttgart and its surrounding communities. CAP applications are open from 2nd – 30th NOV 2015. Documents and terms can be found on the tournament website www.wsdcgermany2016.com. There … Continue reading WSDC 2016 Newsletter #1, CAP applications, Indiegogo

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