ESC Region 7 UIL Congressional Debate Workshop & Invitational
Sponsored by Center High School UIL
September 26, 2023
Howdy from Center! We are excited about the opportunity to host a Congressional Debate workshop on our campus on October 24, 2023. During the summer, we were discussing the fast turnaround from receiving legislation and the regional meet as well as how our congressional debaters are frequently involved in multiple other activities in the fall, and it’s hard to find the time to research the entire docket.
In the morning, students (and their coaches) will be given time to research and write speeches for the finals legislation. If there are challenging bills or resolutions, coaches can work together to team teach groups about a subject area. After the release of the legislation and end of registration, a group email will be started to formulate a precise plan for the morning workshops based on the experience and needs of the teams involved.
In the afternoon, that research time will be put to use and chambers will be created so that students can practice and compete. Each room will receive individual awards at the end of the day as there will not be a “finals.” The cost is $10 per student made payable to Center High School Academics. Coaches are required to be willing to judge as needed or bring a judge with them. Experience not necessary. This is where judges can learn too. No judges will be hired.
Students will need to bring laptops/chromebooks to access Center ISD wifi and research. A wifi password will be provided. There will be an initial limit of 5 students per school; however, at the close of registration, we will add waitlisted students as space allows. Bringing more than 5 students may create a need for a school to bring two judges.
The deadline to enter is Thursday, October 12. We will send waitlist notices on Friday, the 13th.
We hope that you will consider joining us on October 24th.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/929HBhgEF6Jr9Ze1A
Invoice: (customize with your number of entries and print): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yYg64e8WgQFm8uZYihIXOE26601en1l7nEON6p3x3lk/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks,
Sydney Brookshire, Host
sydney.brookshire@centerisd.org
Kimberly Sloane & Doug Moore, Meet Directors
kimberly.sloane@chirenoisd.org
douglasmoore5591@gmail.com