On May 14-15, 2010, the WDC will be hosting its first annual Spring Fling!

This annual event will bring together current and former debaters and supporters of Washington debate to reminisce, participate in debates, and support the WDC. Events will be held in and around Seattle. Our schedule is as follows:

Friday, May 14

Meet and Greet @ Hotel Deca

The Friday night Meet and Greet will occur at the District Lounge, located in the Hotel Deca, on 45th and Brooklyn in the U. District, from 6pm - 10pm. Hang out, socialize, and enjoy drinks, food, and jazz.

RSVP here.

Saturday, May 15

Open Entry Mini-Debate Tournament

Pledge your favorite team!

Location

The mini-tournament will occur at the Communication Building at the University of Washington. Parking is available on campus for $15 or around the U. District for significantly less money (but a bit more exercise).

The Awards Banquet and After Party will be held at kai's bistro and lounge on 43rd between University Ave. and Brooklyn. kai's bistro and lounge is within walking distance of the Communication Building. 10% of all food and drink proceeds will go to the WDC.

Schedule

Registration will occur from 12:30-1:00pm.* Rounds will occur as follows:

1:00-2:15 Round 1

2:15-3:30 Round 2

3:30-4:45 Round 3

4:45-6:00 Round 4

6:00-7:15 Round 5

7:30-9:30 Awards Banquet

9:30 After Party (21 and over only)

Format:

Debates will occur in a shortened policy debate format (6-3-4) with two debaters per team.

The topic for the first three debates will be:

Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce its military and/or police presence in one or more of the following: South Korea, Japan, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, Turkey.

An evidence packet pertaining to that resolution will be released no later than May 8, 2010.

The topics for the remaining two debates, one on a current event and one on a pop culture topic, will be released with the evidence packet. The evidence packet will also provide a brief overview of debate.

Decisions will be made by a combination of judge vote and audience vote (by applause). Bring your personality, bring your persuasion skills, and win the audience over!

Whether you are debating or just watching, please RSVP here.

Fees and Suggested Donations

There are no entry fees for the tournament but all teams are requested to provide at least $100 in pledges.

Suggested donations for attendees are $15 for students and $25 for supporters. Donations can be made at the event or online at http://www.washingtondebate.org/donate.html.

Our goal for the weekend is 100 attendees so encourage all of your coaches, friends, and family to come out. We hope this event will grow into an annual tradition, drawing supporters of Washington debate from across the country. We promise a weekend of fun and festivities and we hope you'll all help us make this event a success!

Even if you can't make it out to Seattle, please consider pledging your favorite team at http://www.washingtondebate.org/2010-spring-fling-teams.html or donating to the WDC at http://www.washingtondebate.org/donate.html. Your support will go to WDC programming and Washington debate.

Information is available at or by contacting anjali@washingtondebate.org.