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Last revised: 10/29/2024The Columbia Debate Society is thrilled to be hosting this BIPOC tournament in person on the weekend of December 6th (12/06/2024 - 12/07/2024)! Our tourney will consist of five lose-link (cases) preliminary rounds and out rounds. We expect to break to varsity quarterfinals and novice semifinals, though this may change due to pool size and judge count.
Theme:
The theme this year is Not Like Us!!!! It is pretty clever if I do say so myself!
SCHEDULE:
All times are EST. Specific room locations will be announced closer to the start of the tournament.
Friday 12/06
2:00-3:30 PM: Registration window
3:30 PM: Tab & Equity briefings
3:45 PM: Round 1
5:15 PM: Round 2
6:45 - 8:00 PM: Rolling Dinner
8:15 PM: Round 3
Saturday 12/07
8:15 AM: Breakfast & Check-in
9:00 AM: Round 4
10:45 AM: Round 5
12:00 PM: Lunch break
12:45 PM: Awards
1:15 PM: Outrounds begin
REGISTRATION:
Registration will close at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 15th. Since this is BIPOC, your teams should only include people of this identification.
This tournament is semi-open. All teams must have at least one member with current APDA eligibility (dino competitors are allowed, but dino-dino teams are not).
Please submit registration via these forms:
Institution Reg: https://forms.gle/iuHfyGBpXYpN7kQD6
Team Reg: https://forms.gle/FYMJJgvDSBEneJBh7
Judge Reg: https://forms.gle/PcGJqwJfc5VukN2JA
Please complete judge calibration, if applicable, via these forms:
Judge Calibration Code: https://forms.gle/CqXCDDWTdLSc5Vx98
Judge Calibration Form: https://forms.gle/by7N4MU8T997rqp97
PAYMENT:
The registration fee is $160. However, this year, please direct all finance-related questions to Tanya; their information is further below. Reg breaks will be given on a case-by-case basis at her discretion. If you have any further questions, please contact Ale, me, or Tanya!
For those paying the reg fee, these are the available payment methods:
Check(s):
Trustees of Columbia University, with Columbia Debate Society in the memo. Please send checks to:
Admin & Planning,
2920 Broadway,
515M Lerner Hall MC 2601
New York 10027
Columbia SecurePay:
https://securepay.cuit.columbia.edu/payment/pub/tournamentpayments/
Credit card payments can be made using the above link for those who do not want to cut a check. Forward your receipt by email to [email protected]. Be sure to include the name of the school you are paying for and the entry number at the top right of your invoice.
Judge Requirement:
We have the standard judging requirement of (n-1)/2 (rounded up); our missing judge fee is $90 per judge for the first three missing judges and then $160 for each subsequent one.
Please get in touch with the tournament directors if you cannot fulfill the judging requirement.
HOUSING:
We are providing crash housing! Details of housing assignments will be provided before the tournament date.
Please fill out the crash housing form linked here: https://forms.gle/9ygta7rDpuKxuzJG8.
TRANSPORTATION:
NYC-based Institutions:
If you are an NYC-based institution, we recommend taking the 1 train to 116th St—Columbia University. If you have any questions, contact the Tournament Directors.
Non-NYC-based Institutions:
If you are not an NYC-based institution, we recommend arriving at Penn Station (whether via bus or train) and taking the 1 train to 116th St—Columbia University. If you have any questions, contact the Tournament Directors.
CONTACTS:
In general, we prefer contact on Facebook Messenger over phone/email.
Tournament Directors:
Zoran Jeffrey Curgus, Jr., [email protected], (531) 207-9935
Ale Avila, [email protected], (479) 263-8394
Tab Team:
Zoran Jeffrey Curgus, Jr., Tab Director (contact information above)
Tanya Chatterjee, Tab Assistant, [email protected], (609) 647-2363
Ale Avila, Tab Assistant (contact information above)
Our full tab policy will be posted soon.
Tab Observer TBD:
Equity Officers:
Sydney Cook, UChicago, 2057604986 and [email protected] (Messenger preferred)
Raina Batra, Amherst College, [email protected] or facebook messenger (prefer messenger)
Overview of Columbia Emergency Resources:
Columbia University Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance staffed by certified EMTs that provides free emergency medical treatment and transport, 24/7): (212) 854-5555
**The number calls Columbia Public Safety, which will dispatch CUEMS
**Most other NYS ambulances charge a 500-1000 fee. If CUEMS is unavailable, public safety will dispatch a NYS ambulance.
We highly recommend calling CUEMS over 911 for most medical emergencies because NYC’s EMS service will take longer to respond.
Closest Emergency Room: Mount Sinai Morningside Emergency Department at 113th St and Amsterdam Ave, open 24/7
Closest Urgent Care: CityMD West 104th at 104th St and Amsterdam Ave, open 8 AM - 8 PM on weekdays and 9 AM - 5 PM on weekends
**Call CUEMS (above) if you are seeking urgent care after CityMD’s hours
Please don't hesitate to contact the tournament directors with any questions (including questions about judging or finances).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Columbia University New York, 598 W 116th St, New York, NY 10027-2346, United States,New York, New York, Edgewater
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