Becky Galentine Memorial Round Robin

Dear Colleagues,

The Washington Debate Coalition (WDC) is proud to announce the first annual Becky Galentine Memorial Round Robin. Becky Galentine gave to Washington debate in many ways, including as a coach at Whitman College and as founder of the Seattle Debate Foundation. The Round Robin is an excellent opportunity for local students to continue to support Becky's dream of creating opportunities to debate at colleges and high schools in the State of Washington.

The Round Robin will take place at the University of Washington on Wednesday, December 2, and Thursday, December 3, 2009. The WDC is excited to offer:

• policy, public forum, and Lincoln-Douglas debate;
• great regional competition including St. George, Puyallup, and Gig Harbor;
• awards of debate camp and college scholarships;
• high-quality judging hand-selected from Washington coaches, successful debate alums, and current college debaters to maximize educational and competitive benefits to high school students;
• an excellent tabulation staff including Gonzaga University's Glen Frappier and other experienced Washington coaches;
• individualized coaches' workshops presented by expert debate coaches who are committed to the pedagogical goals of high school debate;
• top-notch hospitality provided by the WDC.

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

2:00pm-2:30pm	Registration
2:30pm-4:30pm	Round I
4:30pm-6:30pm	Round II
6:30pm-7:30pm	Dinner
7:30pm-9:30pm	Round III

Thursday, December 3, 2009

7:30am-8:00am	Breakfast
8:00am-8:30am	Pairings
8:30am-10:30am	Round IV
10:30am-12:30pm	Round V
12:30pm-1:30pm	Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm	Round VI
3:30pm-5:30pm	Round VII
5:30pm-7:30pm	Banquet and Awards
7:30pm-9:30pm	Finals

ENTRY

Each event will be run in two pods of seven teams, for a total of seven preliminary debates consisting of fourteen total teams. Each team will have a bye for one of the seven rounds. The top seed from each pod will debate in the final round. Each of the four debaters in the final rounds for each even are guaranteed to receive a debate camp or college scholarship.

Each school will be permitted to enter up to two teams (one per pod) in each event for a total of six teams. The deadline for entry into the Round Robin is November 30, 2009.

Each team is required to provide 3 rounds of qualified judging.

FEES

Entry fees will be $115 per team. The entry fees include breakfast on Thursday as well as a banquet and awards ceremony that evening.

PARKING

The University of Washington will be in session and holding classes on both days of the Round Robin. Accordingly, it is important that you let us know how much parking you require.

HOTELS

The tournament hotel is the Hotel Deca at 4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, 1 (800) 899-0251. It is within walking distance of where the tournament rounds will be held. We have reserved a block of rooms that will be held until November 23rd; ask for it under the name "WDC Round Robin." The rate is $89 for double occupancy and $10 for each additional person up to 4 people.

For additional information or to enter your teams, please contact Anjali Vats at anjali@washingtondebate.org or 404.822.6793.

We hope to see you at the Round Robin!

Sincerely,

Anjali Vats
President, Washington Debate Coalition