Dear Colleagues,<div><br></div><div>Registration is now open on JOT for the 2nd annual Gladiator Debates at Johns Creek High School. Continuing with our tradition from last year, all champions in varsity events will take home a gladiator sword. As well, the champion in the varsity policy division will gain possession of the Maximus Helmet Trophy for one year. We will also continue our tradition of gladiator challenges to set the bracket in varsity policy. We will take a poll to decide if we should use this system for LD and PF as well.</div>
<div><br></div><div>New this year, we will be offering two divisions of LD debate. Also, we will be using a new system for speaker points in policy. Details can be found on our registration page. </div><div><br></div>
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Our tab room will be under the supervision of Geoff Lundeen <i>WGA</i> (Policy), Matthew Lasky <i>Emory</i> (LD/PF), and Chrisitie Bradley <i>Emory</i>(IEs).</div><div><br></div><div>Please email me at <a href="mailto:spiegel.jeremy@gmail.com">spiegel.jeremy@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions or concerns.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Please note that all new programs in their first year of competition will receive 50% off their registration fees. Please email me if you qualify for this discount.</div><div><br></div><div>See you in a few weeks,</div>
<div><br></div><div>Jeremy Spiegel</div><div><br></div>