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2016-2017 DEBATE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

9/10/2016

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Queens Summer Debate Classic at St. John's University sponsored by N.Y.S. Assembly member David Weprin on August 19th.
Fall Classic Debate Tournament
Date: November 5, 2016
Time: 9-5pm

​Winter Classic Debate Tournament
Date: December 17, 2016
Time: 9-5pm

Mid-Winter Debate Tournament
Date: February 11, 2017
​Time: 9-5pm

Spring Debate Tournament
Date: March 18, 2017
Tim: 9-5pm
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Queens Summer Debate Classic @ St. John's University

8/22/2016

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We thank N.Y.S. Assembly member David Weprin for sponsoring our Queens Summer debate classic at St. John's University.
The debate tournament was the culminating event to our summer debate camps held at St. John's University, which hosted over sixty middle & high school students from all over Queens.
A special thanks to the St. John's University debate society, especially Director Stephen Llano, for all of their support in making these events possible.
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NYC Spring Classic Debate Tournament Results

5/24/2016

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INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO ON HOW TO JUDGE PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE (I)

5/11/2016

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VOLUNTEER JUDGES ARE NEEDED FOR 5/21 NYC SPRING CLASSIC DEBATE TOURNAMENT

5/11/2016

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to volunteer to judge the debate rounds. No experience is necessary.  The American Debate League provides the judge training on-site 30 minutes before every tournament.  As a judge you will be responsible for the following:
  1. Listen to debaters
  2. Take notes
  3. Offer constructive criticism to each debater
  4. Determine a winner
​If interested, you must complete the application to be considered for the position.
Upon receiving and reviewing the application, the Executive Director of the Debate Program will call you for a 15 minute interview.  Once the decision is made, we will email you the certification to be the Volunteer Judge for American Debate League.
Fill out the application
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NYS SENATOR TONY AVELLA IS SPONSORING NYC SPRING CLASSIC DEBATE TOURNAMENT ON 5/21

5/10/2016

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We are really excited to have the American Debate League's New York City Spring Classic sponsored by Senator Tony Avella.  The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 21st from 9am to 5pm at MS 172 located at 81-14 257 street, Glen Oaks, Queens.  The Awards' ceremony will be held from 4-5 p.m where Senator Tony Avella will be presenting trophies and awards to the students.  Senator Avella will also deliver a speech to the students  and parents to motivate them to become a leader who will make a difference in the lives of other people.
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FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2016 SUMMER DEBATE CAMP

4/23/2016

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Dear Parents,

American Debate League is committed to providing valuable learning experiences in public speaking and debating for children entering 5th through 12th grade. We are proud to offer financial need scholarships to children who desire to participate in a unique and exciting public speaking and debate program.  All scholarships are limited to 1 week per child and are awarded on a 1st come, 1st served basis.

*Camp Scholarship application submission begins Monday, April 25th 2016 and ends Friday, May 27th, 2016. 

Types and Eligibility Requirements for Scholarship:

Full Scholarship: 
Tuition for 1 week will be paid in full by American Debate League.
Annual household income must be less than $35,000.

Partial Scholarship:
Parent/Guardian is responsible to pay $200.00 per week of Summer Debate Camp tuition.
Annual household income must be less than $45,000.

Please submit, for each child applying,
  1. Completed registration form below (indicating weeks, 1st choice, 2nd choice, and 3rd choice)
  2. Completed scholarship application
  3. Copy of the parent or legal guardian’s 2015 IRS Tax Return (1040 Tax Return, first page line 37 Adjusted Gross Income and for the 1040A Tax Return, first page line 21 Adjusted Gross Income )

​ Remember scholarships are awarded 1st come, 1st served!
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REGISTER NOW FOR THE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP

4/23/2016

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New & Experienced Debaters Are All Welcome!​

This debate camp is open to all upper elementary to high school students that is designed to  teach the students the fundamentals of public speaking and argumentation skills that will enable them to develop confidence, self-esteem, critical thinking skills, creativity, and leadership. Students will have a chance to improve their communication skills in a safe and secure environment. They will walk away from this camp knowing how to structure arguments, prepare debate cases, research evidence, write rebuttal briefs, deliver speeches, and refute opponents.
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AMERICAN DEBATE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP 

4/16/2016

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The American Debate League Championship will be held on 5/21/2016.
More information about the tournament will be made available soon.
We look forward to seeing you at the tournament.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]
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SPRING CLASSIC DEBATE TOURNAMENT ON 3/19/2016​

3/19/2016

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The American Debate League hosted the Queens Spring Classic Debate Tournament on March 19th. This tournament was held at M.S. 172 located at 81-14 257th street in Glen Oaks, Queens. The tournament featured three levels of middle school public forum debate. There were almost 200 students competing at this tournament.
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Queens Spring debate tournament winners: 

Intermediate division
1st place team:  Agape Leaders Institute
Erika Lai & Rachel Won

2nd place team: M.S. 172
Baswar Daraman, Angana Saha, & Makayla Rodriguez

3rd place team: M.S. 172
Manreet Ranu & Aliya Abeles

1st place speaker: M.S. 172 Shivangi Rai
2nd place speaker: M.S. 172 Rachel Won
3rd place speaker: M.S. 172 Manreet Ranu

Novice division -
1st place team: Academy Charter School
Leimy Morales, Kamani Panthier & Aniya McDonald

2nd place team: I.S. 237
Geeth Palchuri, & Jasveenkaur Wahan
 
3rd place team: American Dream Charter School
Layla Clemente & Melanie Magdrigal

1st place speaker: American Dream Charter School Jacob Ceras
2nd place speaker: I.S. 25 Divya Sarma
3rd place speaker: American Dream Charter School Dream Mclain

First timer's division -
1st place team: P.S. 115
Reid Tujak, Kristy Celina & Elizabeth Hu
 
2nd place team: P.S. 115
Mariya Siddiqui, Lee Eisenberg, & Kael Careano
3rd place team: West Secondary School
Allison Letchford, Jasmine Sanchez, & Elizabeth Alton

1st place speaker: P.S. 115 Lee Eisenberg

2nd place speaker: P.S. 115 Kristy Cetina
3rd place speaker: P.S. 115 Bashan Bhunia


School sweepstakes awards 
1st place team:
I.S. 237
2nd place team:
American Dream Charter School
3rd place team:
P.S 115
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  • AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
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    • Media Consent Form
  • SUMMER DEBATE CAMP
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    • Lincoln Douglas Debate
    • Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Application
  • FOR SCHOOLS
    • School Debate Program Offerings
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      • Community Service Log In
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    • Positions >
      • Be A Debate Instructor
      • Be An Outreach Organizer
      • Be A Parent Leader
      • Be A Debate Judge
  • RESOURCES
    • What is Debate?
    • Benefits of Debate
    • Top Summer Activity to Enhance Your Child's Confidence
    • How Can Debate Enhance Critical Thinking and Learning?
    • Best Summer Activity: Why Kids Need Debate Camp
    • 5 Best Debate Summer Camps
    • Perfect Summer Camp Near You
    • Affordable Summer Camp
    • Summer Camp for Teens
    • YMCA Summer Camp Vs Debate Summer Camp
    • Empower Your Child This Summer with Public Speaking Summer Camps