Last Chance to Register for Euros 2009

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Oskar Avery

Co-Convenor EUDC Newcastle 2009 @NewcastleGateshead

Dear Debaters,

After all the excitement from Worlds Reg, here is the latest news from EUDC Newcastle. We've been having a good summer so far. It's decided to rain today but the forecast is for more sunshine tomorrow. Let's hope for good weather come August!

1) Registration: This has dragged on a lot longer than we expected, but hasn't proved too much trouble in the end. Reg will finally close to everyone on Friday July 3rd at 1700hrs GMT. Reg currently stands at 192 teams. That leaves us some spare capacity, so if you are still looking to attend a major international competition (wink) maybe we can help. Remember, non-European teams can come but will not be eligible for the Open Break. We will be running a small non-Europeans final in order to provide incentive to do well. European teams, are of course, extremely welcome.

2) Weather: continuing the weather theme, many people have asked for advice about what weather to expect in Newcastle. It'll be British summer time, so expect a little of everything. At a guess, anything between wet and temperatures of 5deg C and sunny up to 25degC. Packing advice: a little of everything, be prepared. The British Meteorological Office forecast is available here: http://tinyurl.com/bsm7vy

3) Location: Accommodation will be at Castle Leazes Halls of Residence. The Address is

Castle Leazes Halls of Residence
Spital Tongues
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE2 4NY

and can be found on Google maps here http://tinyurl.com/mo999t

4) Arrival: Remember that you need to arrive and be registered by 1600hrs on the 1st August so that judges can sit the Adjudication Test at 1700hrs. There will be a separate adjudication test at the Halls at 2230hrs for observers of Shabbat. We will have volunteers posted at Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Central Station and the Ferry Terminal. If you're arriving anywhere else strange, please email us on eudc.union@ncl.acl.uk Parking will be a massive problem. We will try to find a side street for you to park in, but that's not guaranteed!

Please be advised that unlike previous years, we don't have the funding to provide a shuttle bus service to the accommodation. We will be escorting people on the Metro service from the station and airport. On arrival this means that you will need a small amount of UK pounds in your hand. The cost of a Metro ticket will be Airport - £2.90. Railway Station - £1.40. The Ferry Terminal shuttle bus to the Station is £3.00 from where you can get a Metro onwards.

5) Also, we have a nice new sponsor. Many thanks to OneNorthEast!

Thanks,
Russell Haswell
EUDC Newcastle'09
@NewcastleGateshead
Co-Convenor