Smart Debate (same as PF topic): Resolved: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization should substantially increase its defense commitments to the Baltic states.
Public Forum Debate: Resolved: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization should substantially increase its defense commitments to the Baltic states. (TOC bid is reserved for high school students in final round.)
Policy Debate: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its protection of water resources in the United States. (TOC bid is reserved for high school students in final round.)
LIMITATIONS
Debate partner can be from a different school for the Taiwan District, but a partner must be from the same school for the U.S. NSDA.
Double entries ONLY permitted for grade 1-4 if both entries are speech events. For all other situations, NOT permitted.
Please read to understand how NSDA tournaments are operated as nonprofit service to the students.
Annual School Membership:
High School – NT 4,500
Middle School – NT 3,000
Onetime Student Membership:
High School – NT 1,000
Middle School – NT 1,000
*A student shall pay a total of $2,000 in their lifetime, if they have been a member of NSDA for Elementary, Middle, and High schools.
Tournament Registration:
NT$ 4,000 per one high & middle school student
NT$ 3,000 per one elementary student
Judging fee:
NT$ 3,000 per one Open/Varsity Policy entry/team
NT 4,000 will be waived if a school provides either a parent or teacher judge per 6 students; if not, must pay NT 4,000.
Optional:If your school does not manage NSDA points for you, then a student can pay ADL 1,500 NT annually to 1) record NSDA points and 2) receive NSDA Certificates. Read more about NSDA points here.
DISCOUNTS
30% off for students traveling from Tainan, Taitung, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Kenting
50% off for students who qualify for financial aid (the coach must submit a letter of request to <jc@asiandebateleague.com>
20% off if registered and paid by 9/11
10% off if registered and paid by 9/18
No discounts for the following:
NSDA membership fees
School Judging Fees
Policy Debate Judging Fees
International Entry Fees
PAYMENT
For your convenience, all fees can be wired to ADL account directly.
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REFUND
No refund after September 26, as we have already hired judges and paid for most other tournament expenses such as trophies, rooms, and etc.
CONFIRMATION
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official policies about deadlines and procedures.