August 18-23 2013
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
Free - no charge - housing separate
Registration is the most vigorous it has ever been, so act early and make sure you have a space!
Each year the program produces many outstanding university debaters. Come and become one of them. Learn from a talented team of trainers.
WUDC debating is becoming more and more popular all over the world, and especially in North America. The North America Debate Academy tries to help students from everywhere learn how to participate in this exciting activity, as well as how to succeed in local, national and international competition.
Teachers and coaches interested in learning more or in starting a WUDC debate program at their school are very welcome!
Email Alfred Snider at alfred.snider@uvm.edu with your registration information: name, school, telephone number and goals.
The program is open to those at any experience level who are willing to try hard. If you are not serious about improving, if you do not intend to work hard, please do not attend. Trainers and judges are welcome but will be expected to debate.
The program is located at the University of Vermont in beautiful Burlington, a delightful four-season tourist town with many nightlife attractions. The program is sponsored by the World Debate Institute, the Lawrence Debate Union and the University of Vermont.
Come and join us!
August 18-23 2013, Burlington, Vermont.
Starts promptly at Noon Sunday 18 August 2013, ends Friday 6 PM 23 August 2013
High quality pre-season training in the WUDC debate format.
No charge. Attendance is free. BUT, show up on time and work hard.
Attendees provide their own housing and food. We suggest http://www.theburlingtonhostel.com/ Other low cost options can be suggested on request.
Curriculum includes: short lectures, lots of exercises, exposure to many motions, two critiqued practice debates a day, innovative instruction. Learn ways to keep training yourself and others after you return home.
Sessions at Huber House, 475 Main Street, and adjacent classrooms.
Space is limited, so apply early. Application form athttp://debate.uvm.edu/nadaappform.docx , send toalfred.snider@uvm.edu
Faculty for 2013! More to be announced!
Joe Damiba, Cornell University, USA
Coaches Cornell University's internationally acclaimed World Universities Debate Championship team, along with being a Master's student in the University's Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) School. Joe served as a trainer at the World Debate Institute's 2012 Cameroon Debate Academy. Fluent in French.
Paul Gross, Cornell University, USA
Breaking judge at WUDC 2013 Berlin, Yale Finalist, USU Semifinalist. Fellow of the World Debate Institute. Led Cornell to #1 world ranking.
Dr. Jan Hovden, Bates College, USA
Team broke at WUDC 2013 Berlin, won Vermont and many other tournaments, led Bates to #34 world ranking.
John Meany, Claremont Colleges, USA
Coach of USA champion university team, director of USA WSDC national team, legendary debate innovator and outreach giant.
Jake Meany, Claremont Colleges, USA
USU semifinalist while debating for Vermont, has been national WSDC coach for both South Korea and USA.
John Patrick, University of La Verne, USA.
During his debate career, John placed at several American tournaments, and also won the 2006 USU National Debate Open and the 2007 USU Pan Pacific Championship. Since becoming a coach Mr. Patrick has broken as a judge at every national tournament he's attended.
Rob Ruiz, La Verne University, USA
Director of Forensics, Convener of 2013 USU Champs, breaking judge at USU 2012.
John Sadek, Vermont, USA
As a debater was NEUDC champion, IDAS champion and USU semifinalist, breaking judge at WUDC Berlin 2013. Named Top Judge at US Universities Debating Championship 2013.
Sarina Selleck, Vermont/Tufts, USA
Won both Budapest Open and Vienna IV, USU Quarterfinalist, President of LDU, Winner Class of 1899 Debate Prize at UVM.
Dr. Alfred Snider, University of Vermont, USA
Registration is the most vigorous it has ever been, so act early and make sure you have a space!
Each year the program produces many outstanding university debaters. Come and become one of them. Learn from a talented team of trainers.
WUDC debating is becoming more and more popular all over the world, and especially in North America. The North America Debate Academy tries to help students from everywhere learn how to participate in this exciting activity, as well as how to succeed in local, national and international competition.
Teachers and coaches interested in learning more or in starting a WUDC debate program at their school are very welcome!
Email Alfred Snider at alfred.snider@uvm.edu with your registration information: name, school, telephone number and goals.
The program is open to those at any experience level who are willing to try hard. If you are not serious about improving, if you do not intend to work hard, please do not attend. Trainers and judges are welcome but will be expected to debate.
The program is located at the University of Vermont in beautiful Burlington, a delightful four-season tourist town with many nightlife attractions. The program is sponsored by the World Debate Institute, the Lawrence Debate Union and the University of Vermont.
Come and join us!
August 18-23 2013, Burlington, Vermont.
Starts promptly at Noon Sunday 18 August 2013, ends Friday 6 PM 23 August 2013
High quality pre-season training in the WUDC debate format.
No charge. Attendance is free. BUT, show up on time and work hard.
Attendees provide their own housing and food. We suggest http://www.theburlingtonhostel.com/ Other low cost options can be suggested on request.
Curriculum includes: short lectures, lots of exercises, exposure to many motions, two critiqued practice debates a day, innovative instruction. Learn ways to keep training yourself and others after you return home.
Sessions at Huber House, 475 Main Street, and adjacent classrooms.
Space is limited, so apply early. Application form athttp://debate.uvm.edu/nadaappform.docx , send toalfred.snider@uvm.edu
Faculty for 2013! More to be announced!
Joe Damiba, Cornell University, USA
Coaches Cornell University's internationally acclaimed World Universities Debate Championship team, along with being a Master's student in the University's Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) School. Joe served as a trainer at the World Debate Institute's 2012 Cameroon Debate Academy. Fluent in French.
Paul Gross, Cornell University, USABreaking judge at WUDC 2013 Berlin, Yale Finalist, USU Semifinalist. Fellow of the World Debate Institute. Led Cornell to #1 world ranking.
Dr. Jan Hovden, Bates College, USATeam broke at WUDC 2013 Berlin, won Vermont and many other tournaments, led Bates to #34 world ranking.
John Meany, Claremont Colleges, USACoach of USA champion university team, director of USA WSDC national team, legendary debate innovator and outreach giant.
Jake Meany, Claremont Colleges, USAUSU semifinalist while debating for Vermont, has been national WSDC coach for both South Korea and USA.
John Patrick, University of La Verne, USA.During his debate career, John placed at several American tournaments, and also won the 2006 USU National Debate Open and the 2007 USU Pan Pacific Championship. Since becoming a coach Mr. Patrick has broken as a judge at every national tournament he's attended.
Rob Ruiz, La Verne University, USADirector of Forensics, Convener of 2013 USU Champs, breaking judge at USU 2012.
John Sadek, Vermont, USAAs a debater was NEUDC champion, IDAS champion and USU semifinalist, breaking judge at WUDC Berlin 2013. Named Top Judge at US Universities Debating Championship 2013.
Sarina Selleck, Vermont/Tufts, USAWon both Budapest Open and Vienna IV, USU Quarterfinalist, President of LDU, Winner Class of 1899 Debate Prize at UVM.
Dr. Alfred Snider, University of Vermont, USA
CA at many tournaments in USA and abroad, breaking judge at WUDC, coached NEUDC sweepstakes champions four years in a row. Chief Adjudicator at USU 2012. Led Vermont to #21 in world rankings.
2012 NADA program had:
North America Debate Academy
2012 NADA program had:
- 11 fully critiqued debates
- 6 formal lectures
- 10 rigorous exercise & drill sessions
- Daily informal instruction
- 6 free nights to enjoy Burlington, Vermont, rated by many surveys as America’s #1 city for quality of life.
North America Debate Academy
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