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Lincoln-Douglas

Jan/Feb:

• Resolved: Developing countries should prioritize environmental protection over resource extraction when the two are in conflict.

The WACFL 5 tournament for 2/15/14 has been canceled!

February Tournaments:

• 2/22/14 - VHSL Liberty Conference 6 @ South Lakes
• 2/28/14-3/1/14 - WACFL Metrofinals (JV & Varsity)

Tournament Reminders:

• Dress professionally! (like a lawyer)
• Bring the following:
  • Aff + Neg cases
  • Pen, pencil, and paper
  • Timer (could be on your iPod or cell phone)
  • Homework to work on during breaks between rounds (you'll have long breaks)
  • Money for lunch (or bring a packed lunch)

Tournament Dates 2013-14:

• October 12, 2013 @ Dominion HS
• November 16, 2013 @ Westfield HS
• December 14, 2013 @ Lake Braddock SS
• January 11, 2014 @ Washington-Lee HS
• February 15, 2014 @ T.C. Williams HS

Links & Docs:

• Media:JudgingNotes.doc
• Media:LDCaseOutline.doc
• Tournament Schedule
• WACFL Homepage
• LD Resources
• What is an argument?
• Media:CrossXNotesSummary.doc
• National Debate Coaches Association (NDCA)
• Media:SampleAffirmativeCaseOutline.doc
• Quick LD Tutorial
• Media:CommonlyUsedDebatePhrases.doc
• Media:SpeechChecklist.doc
• Interest Meeting Survey

Coach

• Paul Bui -

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