Дорогі друзі!

Ми щасливі оголосити, що 18–19 вересня у квітучому Києві ВМГО «Дебатна Академія» проводитиме Третій Щорічний Міжнародний дебатний турнір KYIV OPEN.



If wars are born in the minds of humans, they have to invent how to preserve peace.

The tournament is devoted to the topic of peace and non-violence that became a challenge for the third millennium society. Terrorism, discrimination, xenophobia, racism and war conflicts – all these phenomena
need reconsideration.

We all consider ourselves part of humanity but how humane are we? The Tournament is held in British Parliamentary style.

Language – English.
Team cap – 40 teams.

Participation fee €15 for members of UYNGO “Debate Academy”, €25 for other debaters, no charge for adjudicators.
Participants are provided with accommodation, food and transfer round our beautiful city.

We insist on N-1 rule.

Chief Adjudicator – Jens Henning Fischer (Head of Berlin Debating Union, prominent debater and adjudicator at Euros and Worlds).

DCA's: Anne Valkering (EUDC finalist and Euros 2010 convenor) and Eugene Akulich (breaking Worlds and Euros adjudicator, WUDC finalist and Moscow Open organizer).

During the Tournament participants will face 5 preliminary, semi-final and final rounds, debate parties with some r-r-real surprise; have an opportunity to communicate with extraordinary people; and feel the unique
atmosphere of one of the oldest cities of Europe.

Registration is OPEN till August, 20.

Don’t miss your chance to debate in one of the greenest, most picturesque and ancient cities of Europe! Just imagine: golden trees, domes of cathedrals and… pure debates!

Details and registration forms are available at debate.org.ua/category/KYIV-OPEN/

Registration forms:
the team-
spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDZrbGNVS1ZWa3ZRejJzT2Ytb2NYRUE6MA
the adjudicator-
spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFFDaDA5eWFsSGM5UjBXUllrclJzWFE6MA

Our groups:
Facebook www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121194991620
ВКонтакте vkontakte.ru/club4831368

If you have any questions feel free to contact us on KyivOpen@gmail.com.

Co-convenors,
Kira Shymanska & Ayshe Memetova

В.О. Президента ВМГО «Дебатна Академія»,
Назарій Боярський