[eDebate] ADA Nationals Invite

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You are cordially invited to attend the American Debate Association National Championship Tournament to be held March 5-7, 2004 on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. The tournament will feature three divisions of debate: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Novice. Eligibility for each division is defined in the ADA rules which may be consulted at the ADA website or obtained from the tournament host. For additional information, visit www.adanationals.com

Housing for the tournament will be at the University Center Comfort Inn at a rate of $59.00 for up to four in a room. Contact them directly at 703-591-5900. Fees for the tournament are $45.00 per participant-debaters, judges, and observers. This fee covers food, awards, etc. If you need hired judging limited rounds are available at $25.00 per round. Ground transportation from Dulles International Airport and Washington Reagan National Airport is available with prior notice. Dulles is preferable.

The schedule consists of 6 preliminary rounds followed by elimination rounds based upon the size of the divisions. Specifics can be found in the ADA rules.

Friday, March 5, 2004

1:00 Round 1
3:00 Round 2

Saturday, March 6, 2004

9:00 Round 3
11:00 Round 4
1:00 Lunch
2:00 Round 5
4:00 Round 6
7:00 Tournament Reception-Awards Assembly

Sunday, March 7, 2004

8:00 Elimination round pairings
8:30 First Elimination round

Please use the Bruschke System for Registration