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Digital Debate Camp sponsored by Georgia Debate Union!

The Digital Debate Camp provides instruction for Cross-examination Policy, Lincoln-Douglass, and Public Forum debate. We strategically tailor student interaction to create unique programs ideal for all expertise levels from the young novice to the seasoned veteran. Whatever your style or experience, you can find help at the Digital Debate Camp sponsored by the Georgia Debate Union! More information can be found at the DDC's website.
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2018 Bulldog Debate Tournament at the University of Georgia

Our annual high school tournament, the Bulldog Debates, will be held in Athens, GA from March 9-11. More information about the tournament - a TOC bid in semis for policy debate - can be found here. We hope to see you in Athens this spring! 
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Georgia Debate Union partners with the Digital Debate Camp!

The Georgia Debate Union has partnered with the Digital Debate Camp to expand access and opportunities for high school debaters within and beyond the state of Georgia.  It services high school policy, public forum, and Lincoln-Douglas debate formats.   The Digital Debate Camp, created by Georgia Debate Union assistant coach and PhD Candidate in Communication Studies Steven Murray, is an online debate camp aimed at lowering entry…
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Early application discount extended to May 15

The early application discount for the 2015 Georgia Debate Institutes has been extended until May 15. Pay your deposit ($250 for public forum, $500 for policy) by May 15 and enjoy a $100 discount of the tuition price of the camp!  We hope to see many of you in beautiful Athens, Georgia this summer.  Email georgiadebateinstitutes@gmail.com if you have any questions about the camp.   Downloads GDI Flier 2015
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2015 University of Georgia Bulldog Debates

Friends and Colleagues,  The University of Georgia Debate Union is pleased to invite you to the Sixteenth Annual Bulldog Debates that will be held in Athens, Georgia, on February 27th through March 1st, 2015. We wish to make this year’s Bulldog Debates an enjoyable and educational experience. Last year, our tournament drew 100 teams from the Southeast. We are a TOC Qualifier in policy debate at the Semi-Final level.  There will be six…
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The Georgia Debate Institutes begin tomorrow!

The official start to the 2014 Georgia Debate Institutes begins tomorrow afternoon as kids from around Georgia and around the country - from New Mexico to Maryland, from Illinois to Florida - come to Athens to register for the 2 week policy camp. The two labs at the camp are the Gibson/Malsin lab and the Grellinger/Watson lab.  Over the two week period, the kids will work on developing their debate skills through the combination of targeted…
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2014 GDI Information Now Available

Initial details regarding the 2014 Georgia Debate Institute are now available.  The included flier has the GDI's confirmed faculty, dates, pricing, and features!  We're excited to see a new, larger crop of kids in Athens this summer.  If you have any questions, please email Hays Watson @ whwatson@gmail.com or georgiadebateinstitutes@gmail.com. Go Dawgs! Downloads 2014 GDI Flier
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2014 University of Georgia Bulldog Debates

Friends and Colleagues,              The University of Georgia Debate Union is pleased to invite you to the Fifteenth Annual Bulldog Debates that will be held in Athens, Georgia, on February 28th through March 2nd, 2014. We wish to make this year’s Bulldog Debates an enjoyable and educational experience. Last year, our tournament drew 100 teams from three states. We are a TOC Qualifier in policy debate at…
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Shunta Jordan Makes UGA's "40 Under 40" List

Congratulations to Shunta Jordan a member of the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 class of 2013!  Shunta is a highly successful debate coach and teacher at Pace Academy.  We are excited that an alumnus of the debate program has been recognized for her contributions to the interscholastic debate community and the Pace academic community. I would encourage UGA debate alumni to nominate other members of our community…
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GDI and NFL Nationals

Thinking about the Georgia Debate Institutes (GDI) but worried about NFLs? If you're attending NFLs this summer but would still like to attend the GDI, please let us know. Whether it is 1 day missed or the entire week, we can work around your NFL schedule to ensure you attend and enjoy the GDI.  Email us about your situation and to find out more about our prorated prices at georgiadebateinstitutes@gmail.com!
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