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WELCOME TO THE

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY DEBATE TEAM

RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

GMU HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE TOURNAMENT

JAN 6-7, 2012

Dear Debate Coaches,

The George Mason Patriot High School Debate Tournament will be held January 6-7, 2012. The tournament will feature 4 divisions of debate including: Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Junior Varsity and Varsity Switchside policy debate. For the first time, we will offer all NFL individual events. Lincoln-Douglas will break to octafinals and Switch-side will break to quarterfinals or more if entries warrant. Any high school student is eligible to compete and the fees are $30.00 per student. There is also a $25.00 pre-registration fee required for each school entered. Some hired judging is available, ask early, for $90.00 per half judge which covers one team. Registration for the tournament is at 10:00 am to 11:30 am on January 6 in the Lobby of Robinson Hall B. Follow directions to the Harris Theatre and you will be close.

The prelim rounds will start at 12:30 on Friday, Jan. 6 with four rounds back to back. Round 5 and 6 will be Saturday morning starting at 8:00 am. Elimination rounds will follow as quickly as possible.

The tournament hotel is the University Center Comfort Inn—703-591-5900—and the rate is $67.00 for up to four in a room. Ask for the debate block and if you have problems please contact me.

Entries should be received by Jan 4th and please notify us of any changes as quickly as possible. Early entries are appreciated.

Parking on the GMU campus is restricted and the best and closest place would be the parking garage adjacent to the Center for the Performing Arts.

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at 703-993-1093 or 703-395-4596 or better yet email at wdecker@gmu.edu.

For more information, also see

https://www.tabroom.com/index/tourn/index.mhtml?tourn_id=1256

We look forward to seeing you and your students. Good Luck!

Patriot Classic Debate Institute

July 11-23, 2012

The Patriot Classic Debate Institutes strive to offer the most individual attention of any debate camp. Low student to faculty ratios and an extremely active faculty allow us to meet the individual needs of every debater. The Patriot Classic offers opportunities for beginning through experienced debaters in policy, Lincoln-Douglas, and public forum styles of debate.

We offer one and two week options for residents and commuters. Our residential option includes tuition, room in double occupancy dormitories, two meals each day, and the opportunity to engage in extra practice and activities each evening. The commuter cost includes tuition and lunch each day.

One week option, July 11-16: $450 for commuters, $655 for residents

Two week option, July 11-23: $900 for commuters, $1310 for residents

For more information, read our FAQ page or email Allison Harper at aharper@gmu.edu. We hope to see you this summer!

GMU SUCCEEDS AT CROSS-EXAMINATION DEBATE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Mason's top team, Adam Herbert and Mark Offenbach, reached elimination rounds at the CEDA national tournament, garunteeing a strong legacy when Adam graduates this year with a major in Government and International Politics. GMU ranked number one over Liberty Univeristy, James Madison, Georgetown, and more. This qualifies Mason as the most successful school in District 7 competing at CEDA-sanctioned tournaments throughout the year. Also, senior Janna Reynolds received the All-American debater award, demonstrating Mason's tradition of producing top-quality debaters with excellent character.

Way to end the season strong!

For information about how to become a part of Mason Pride contact wdecker@gmu.edu

GMU WINS JUNIOR VARSITY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

The team of Ivan Kyagaba and Taylor Nichols won the Junior Varsity National Championship this week at Towson University. On a unanimous 3-0 decision, Ivan and Taylor defeated Liberty University to claim the title. Ivan and Taylor are both freshmen at GMU and represent GMU's commitment to Junior Varsity and Novice debate. GMU has a proven track record of success for new and upcoming freshman debaters. Congratulations to Ivan and Taylor and the entire team on their efforts through the entire year. This National Championship has truly been a team effort. We are looking forward to next year as the team adds new members and we prepare for another successful season.

Watch for our article on the Mason Gazette!

If you are interested in joining and debating at GMU, please contact Dr. Warren Decker at wdecker@gmu.edu.

George Mason Clears Two Teams at the American Debate Association's National Tournament!

The Teams suns themselves on the Vanderbilt campus before the banquet

Novices Lauren and Frank preparing speeches during their Quarterfinal round

CURRENT NATIONAL RANKING AS OF FEBRUARY 18, 2010

NDT RANKING - 15TH

CEDA RANKING - 17TH

GMU HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE TOURNAMENT - JAN 8-9, 2010

Dear Debate Coaches,

The George Mason Patriot High School Debate Tournament will be held January 8-9, 2010. The tournament will feature 4 divisions of debate including: Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Junior Varsity and Varsity Switchside policy debate. Lincoln-Douglas will break to octafinals and Switch-side will break to quarterfinals or more if entries warrant. Any high school student is eligible to compete and the fees are $30.00 per student. There is also a $25.00 pre-registration fee required for each school entered. Some hired judging is available, ask early, for $90.00 per half judge which covers one team. Registration for the tournament is at 10:00 am on January 8 in the Lobby of Robinson Hall B. Follow directions to the Harris Theatre and you will be close.

The prelim rounds will start at 12:30 on Friday, Jan. 8 with four rounds back to back. Round 5 and 6 will be Saturday morning starting at 8:00 am. Elimination rounds will follow as quickly as possible.

The tournament hotel is the University Center Comfort Inn—703-591-5900—and the rate is $67.00 for up to four in a room. Ask for the debate block and if you have problems please contact me.

Entries should be received by Jan 6th and please notify us of any changes as quickly as possible. Early entries are appreciated.

Parking on the GMU campus is restricted and the best and closest place would be the parking garage adjacent to the Center for the Performing Arts.

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at 703-993-1093 or 703-395-4596 or better yet email at wdecker@gmu.edu.

We look forward to seeing you and your students.

GMU COLLEGE DEBATE TOURNAMENT - JAN 15-17, 2010

You and your students are cordially invited to attend the 32nd annual George Mason University "Patriot Debates". to be held January 15-17, 2010. We will have 6 preliminary rounds of ndtceda debate sancioned by both CEDA and ADA. There will be three divisions including Open, Junior Varsity, and Novice. Eligibility is determined by CEDA/ADA rules. Fees will be 90.00 per team. Hired judging is available for 30.00 per round.

If your interested the hotel is the University Center Comfort Inn in Fairfax, VA and the phone # is 703-591-5900. Please enter the tournament via the debateresults website. Late changes should be confirmed with wdecker@gmu.edu.

Rounds 1 and 2 will be at 2:00 and 4:00 on Friday, Jan 15, 2010. Rounds 3-6 will commence at 9:00 am on Saturday and elimination rounds will be held on Sunday starting at 8:30 am. You might make this a followup to the Virginia Swing if you plan to attend. The DC area is a great place to visit.

For additional information please contact Warren Decker at wdecker@gmu.edu or 703-993-1093.

GMU AT THE NATIONAL DEBATE TOURNAMENT!

The George Mason University Debate Team has qualifed two teams to the National Debate Tournament! Congratulations to Adam Herbert (Jr), Mark Offebach (Soph), Emily Owens (Freshman) and Janna Reynolds (Jr) and the entire team on all their hard work. The GMU debate team will be competing at the National Debate Tournament in March at the University of Texas in Austin. Good luck to the entire team!

Patriot Classic 2009