Monthly Archives: September 2011

Reminders for Tomorrow Morning’s Tournament One

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

Dear Conference “A” and Conference “AA” Coaches, A few brief reminders: First, please check latest registrations for: Conf “A” Varsity Official Registration Conf “A” JV Official Registration Conf “AA” Official Registration Confirm with students and judges and advise of any … Continue reading →

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Cityspan and Student Rosters

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

All CDL district and charter (but not guest) high schools have gotten a notice from CPS central office — via Sylvia’s friendly voice — that each school must use Cityspan this year for recording their student participation. Sylvia also has … Continue reading →

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Announcements About the 2011 Locke Lord “A” Conference Varsity Season Opener

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

Four important announcements about the Locke Lord Varsity Season Opener coming up this Saturday, October 1st. (i) The event will run strictly on time, so please plan to arrive at Locke Lord (111 S. Wacker Dr.) — by 8am for … Continue reading →

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Conference “A” JV Tournament One Moved to Chicago Ag

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

Conference “A” Coaches: Von Steuben’s administration has just informed us that they will now be unable to host this weekend – this last-minute change was not anticipated and was one we had to respond to quickly. Please note that Tournament … Continue reading →

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Professional Development Update

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

The 2011/12 Chicago Debate League Professional Development System establishes a standard of 20 hours of debate PD over the course of the season for each regular coach, 10 hours for each external coach. Coaches that are in their 7th year … Continue reading →

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New Trier Varsity Tournament Offers 50% Entry Fee Discount to CDL Teams

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

The New Trier debate team is extending its invitation and a 50% discount on entry fees ($40 per 2-debater team, down from $80) to its Varsity-only tournament held on Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd (please check schedule), with … Continue reading →

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Student Seminar This Saturday, 9/24

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

The Chicago Debate League has a Saturday Seminar for Students on 9/24, this Saturday, 10am – 12pm, at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E. Pearson St., Room 106. This Seminar is for JV (first-year) debaters and inexperienced … Continue reading →

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2011/12 CDL/CDMSL Mentor Coach Program

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

The 2011/12 CDL/CMSDL Mentor Coach Program will continue last season’s successful CDL Mentor Coach Program, but also subsume the CMSDL Support School Program. That is, we will have one program that deploys mentor coaches to both high school and middle … Continue reading →

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Preparing Your Debaters for Tournament One

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

We have collected our best suggestions for preparation in “Preparing Your First-Year Debaters for T1,” a document that we’ve had posted on the Coaches Resources page of the programming site. This document’s very well worth a careful read as you … Continue reading →

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Two Training Seminars Being Offered This Week

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Chicago Debate League

We want to be sure all coaches in the CDL and CMSDL are aware of two training seminars being offered this week. (i) Judge Training Workshop Date: Wednesday, 9/21 Times: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Loyola University Chicago School of Law, … Continue reading →

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