Dear friends,
we are glad to announce that on October 1 – 2, 2011 in the beautiful city of Kyiv (Ukraine) the Fourth Annual International Debate Tournament KYIV OPEN will take place, held by All-Ukrainian Youth NGO “Debate Academy”.
If wars are born in the minds of humans, they have to invent how to preserve peace.
The tournament is devoted to the topic of peace and non-violence that became
a challenge for the third millennium society. Terrorism, discrimination,
xenophobia, racism and war conflicts –
all these phenomena need reconsideration.
We all consider ourselves part of humanity but how humane are we?
The Tournament is held in British Parliamentary style.
Language – English.
Team cap – 40 teams.
Participation fee €15 for members of UYNGO “Debate Academy”,
€30 for other debaters,
€10 charge for adjudicators.
Participants are provided with accommodation, food and transfer round our beautiful city.
We insist on N-1 rule.
Chief Adjudicator –
Anne Valkering, Netherlands: WUDC ESL champion 2008; DCA Dutch Nationals 2009,Convener EUDC 2010, CA Bonaparte Debate Tournament 2007, DCA Amsterdam Open 2008 and 2009, CA Sciences Po IV 2009.
DCA's:
Manos Moschopoulos, Greece: Director of Debates IDEA Southeast Europe, WUDC Best ESL Speaker 2010, EUDC ESL Finalist 2010, CA Sciences-Po IV, Vienna Open, Athens Open, DCA UCU and Belgfrade Open; Trainer IDEA Youth Forum 2010 & 2011, Serbia Debate Camp 2010.
Maja Cimerman, Slovenia: EUDC ESL Champion, WUDC ESL 2nd Speaker 2010 & 2011, ESL WUDC Finalist 2011, IDAS graduate.
During the Tournament participants will face 5 preliminary, semi-final and final rounds, debate parties with some r-r-real surprise; have an opportunity to communicate with extraordinary people; and feel the unique atmosphere of one of the oldest cities of Europe.
Registration is OPEN till September 15
Regforms for TEAMS and for Adjudicators
NO VISAS for EU CITIZEN and REALLY CHEAP FLIGHTS
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If you have any questions feel free to contact us on KyivOpen@gmail.com.
