Monthly Archives: February 2012

Allstate Coaching and Expanding Opportunities Incentives, Post-T5

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

In January we announced the current slate of second-semester CDL coach incentives. Following Tournament Five, here is an update on three of the Allstate incentives offerings. (i) Allstate Incentives for Increasing Debate Participation For the second semester, these are given … Continue reading →

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T5 Punctuality Report

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

LCC – Lindblom MSA: Friday Round 1 Actual start time: 5 pm Friday Actual end time: 8:35 pm Saturday Round 3 Actual start time: 8:40 am Saturday Actual end of awards ceremony: 6 pm Saturday Actual end of tournament: 10:25 … Continue reading →

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Student Seminar This Saturday, 3/3, Conducted by the University of Chicago

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

The most educationally intense event of the season is coming up: the citywide Chicago Debate Championship, March 23rd – 25th. Preparations for it, and competition at it, can have the most significant educational impact on debaters across the League of … Continue reading →

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Catalyst Publishes Article on the CDL, Curricular Debate, and the Common Core

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

Les Lynn and Edie Canter co-write an article published by Catalyst Chicago, a well-respected publication on Chicago school reform. The article makes the case for leveraging the success of the Chicago Debate League by expanding the curricular applications of debate … Continue reading →

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Please Vote for the Allstate-Produced CDL Video “Debate Changes Lives”

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

Allstate is the premier corporate sponsor of the Chicago Debate League. Last year Allstate produced a great short video, “Debate Changes Lives,” promoting the Chicago Debate League and the lasting impact it has on the students that participate in it. … Continue reading →

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T5 Announcements and Reminders

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

Dear LCC, Conference “A” and Conference “AA” Coaches, We look forward to this weekend’s Conference Championships Friday and Saturday. Not only is this an important tournament because it helps decide who the top teams in each Conference are, it is … Continue reading →

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Judges Needed for Conference Championships on Saturday – $40/Day + $25 Finals Bonus

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

Pay is $40 per day for judges who are on time for their debates, with a Saturday finals bonus of $25 for judges asked to stay and judge through finals. See the T5 schedule. Please email davidsong@urbandebate.org with your availability … Continue reading →

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2012 McDermott Will and Emery Urban Debate JV Invitational Teams

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

We are very pleased to announce the ten JV teams invited to participate in the 2012 McDermott Will and Emery Urban Debate JV Invitational on Saturday, March 17th, following this full-day schedule. Brooks College Prep (LCC) Saaleha Johnson and Sarina … Continue reading →

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Reminders and Announcements for Tomorrow’s CMSDL T4 at King and Julian

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

Coaches, We’re looking forward to a great Tournament Four on Saturday morning and our best tournament yet of the season. A few important reminders that each coach should look at before Saturday morning: The locations for Tournament Four are: Conference … Continue reading →

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A Note about Observer Etiquette at CMSDL Tournaments

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Chicago Debate League

We’ve had a few recent complaints about parents and observers at CMSDL Tournaments. Please share with parents of students who plan to attend T4 and T5. The purpose of CMSDL competitions is education and developing academic and social skills. While … Continue reading →

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