Registration for IDEA Forum 2008!
The registartion is closed!
Dear Future Participant,
Welcome to the registration pages for the Youth Forum. Please read the following lines carefully, so that you know well all the ins & outs of the event and the system.
Click here if you want to register!
The following sites will help you with smooth registration
- Frequently Asked Questions section
- the glossary of the most frequently used terms within the registration system
- Make sure you check out the travel and visa section!
- I am registering as a judge. How much do I have to pay? (see Fees)
- I am a debater but I only want to/can come for the IDEA Karl Popper Debate Championship. Can I do that? (see Dates)
- I am going to graduate from my high school this year. Am I eligible to attend? What tracks (options) are there for me? (see Tracks)
- I am a junior youth worker and I want to attend the Capacity Building Track. When does it start? (see Tracks)
- I am a coach of a debate club, that would like to bring 3 teams. Is it possible? (see Judges)
- I have started debating just a few months ago doing Lincoln Douglas debate. Shall I attend The Newcomers Track? (see Tracks)
- Any high school student.
- High school students who are NOT graduates (those who have graduated in less than 6 months prior to the YF).
- Any high school student.
- All high school graduates (those who have graduated in less than 6 months prior to the YF).
- Youth workers (18+) active within debate network, who are fluent in English, regardless of whether they participated in the IDEA KP World Championship.
- All high school graduates (those who have graduated in less than 6 months prior to the YF). Priority will be given to those who have attended the KPWC 2008.
The registration will close on May 31st 2008!!!
Questions that the following lines should help you answering:
The Registration Procedure
The registration will close on May 31st! We are going to be strict with the deadlines this year and therefore I encourage you to register as soon as possible! Moreover some tracks are going to be filled based on first come, first serve basis, so hurry if you want to get your spot!
Dates
The registration system will allow you to sign up for four different debate tracks, Mixed Team, Capacity Building, The Newcomers and the British Parliamentary Debate Track. You will also have the opportunity to join us for the whole YF (July 23rd – August 5th), compete only in the IDEA Karl Popper World Championship (July 23rd – 27th) or come after the Championship (July 27th – August 5th), depending on which track option you chose.
Fees
The participation fee per participant (debater or coach) for the whole Youth Forum is EUR 400. If you are coming only for the IDEA Karl Popper World Championship you (debater or coach) will be expected to pay EUR 150. If you are coming after the Championship you (debater or coach) will be expected to pay EUR 350.
This fee includes accommodation and meals (for the officially listed days of the event: the whole YF – July 23-August 5; ), rental of all facilities and equipment, hiring trainers and your local transportation costs (upon arrival, departure and to the Finals of the KPDC).
You will be offered an invoice for either a team or an individual.
IDEA offers YF fee waivers for the members or schools that have participated in TPS initiatives.
Event Description / Track Options
IDEA Karl Popper Debate Championship
KPDC is a 3-day debate competition of national teams, which culminates in a Grand Final usually in a very prominent location with well-known keynote speaker. The main topic of this tournament is the Freedom of Expression.
Eligibility:
Duration: July 23rd – 27th
Mixed Team Track
The Mixed Team Track has been the core of the Youth Forum, since its beginning. It is a week-long mixture of debate instruction and competition using the Karl Popper Format. Emphasis is placed on inclusive atmosphere, which allows for true exchange among cultures and individuals of varied expertise in debate and speaking skills. The main topic of this track is the Energy.
Eligibility:
Duration: July 27th – August 5th
The Newcomers Track (TNT)
The purpose of this track is to introduce students new to Karl Popper debate to the format and rules of the game and provide them with a basic knowledge of debate and argumentation concepts. The TNT is designed for debaters that have not been debating for more than one year in any debate format and for no more than six months in Karl Popper debate.
Eligibility:
Duration: July 23th – August 5th
Note: This track will run parallel to the IDEA Karl Popper World Championships. Therefore, students attending the newcomers’ track will not compete in the first tournament, nor will they join in mixed teams during the second part of the Forum.
The Capacity Building Track (CBT)
Participants in this track will gain the skills and tools needed to strengthen their debate programs. This track will help experienced debaters transition into being coaches, judges, trainers or debate program developers.
Eligibility:
Debaters must also meet all eligibility requirements for the Youth Forum (see Standards).
Duration: July 27th – August 5th
British Parliamentary Track (BPT)
The purpose of this track is to help the senior high schools students with the transition from high school to university debating. Students will be instructed on the British Parliamentary Debate Format and will have the opportunity to try it out in a small tournament at the end.
Eligibility:
Duration: July 27th – August 5th
The YF will be accepting up to 200 participants (KPWC 50 teams). Every team is expected to bring a coach with them, who should be able to follow debate in English and would be able to judge at the tournament. We will be offering some swing coaches and judges for the teams who have trouble finding their own coaches/judges. Please contact us should you have a problem with bringing a coach/judge with you.
We are also introducing an institutional cap. The debate NGO or club may register up to 3 teams. For those institutions that are interested in registering more teams, we will create a waiting list. In case there are any more spaces free after the registration deadline, we will notify you.
Should you have more questions after reading this information, please contact the Youth Forum Coordinator.