Mcmaster pro-ams 2017Mcmaster Pro-Ams is an annual debate tournament held at McMaster University. The goal is to create a friendly environment to openly discuss and debate on sensitive issues in civilized manner. Indeed, this enriching experience is not something to miss.
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OverviewThis event will feature five rounds of straight BP-style debate breaking to semi-finals (Rounds 1-2 will be on Friday, 3-5 on Saturday, and outrounds on Sunday). The team cap for this tournament will be 40.
The tournament fee will be $140 per team and $55 per judge. Teams are to be comprised of a "Pro" (second year or more in university debating) and an "Am" (novice) debater. All-novice teams will be accepted, however we strongly encourage Pro-Am teams to register. Hybrid teams are also permitted. |
Adjudication:We are seeking a chief adjudicator and deputy chief adjudicator(s). Applicants should outline their relevant experience (debating, judging, or otherwise) and why will this experience be an asset to the adjudication team. They should also, in just a few sentences, describe what their philosophy will be when setting motions, making considerations for the unique challenges of pro-am tournaments. Applications, or any questions about the application process, should be emailed to [email protected] by Sunday, November 5th.
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RegistrationRegistration information and deposit ($50/team and $20 per judge) are due by Monday November 6th. The initial deposit payments are non-refundable. The rest of a team’s fees must be paid on November 17th, during registration. Schools who are unable to send cheques in time will still be responsible for paying their deposits in the event of cancellation. Please contact us at [email protected] to confirm the submission of any monies by mail. Ensure that all cheques are payable to The McMaster Debating Society
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LocationMSU McMaster Debating Society c/o MSU Clubs Administrator
MUSC 201, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8 |