Easters 2008

Australian National Debating Championships

Macquarie University, NSW, April 24-28 2008

Easters involves more than 300 students from across Australia who compete through six preliminary rounds to reach the knock out finals for the top 16 teams who then contest the title of Australian Champions in the Grand Final on Sunday 27th April.

Easters is a tournament specifically designed for debaters who have never debated at university before. As such, this is the perfect opportunity for MUDS debaters to get used to university debating, while getting to know debaters from Melbourne and all around the country.

Last year Melbourne Uni sent the largest contingent in the country and ultimately had a team in the Grand Final as well as the tournament's best speaker and best novice speaker!!

Some of the Keynote Speakers during the event include Professor Ros Atherton, Australian Law Reform Commissioner and Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG, High Court of Australia.

Easters is open to MUDS members of all ages.

MUDS will be forming teams for Easters at the MUDS night on the 1st of April. Come along to join the fun.

How can I get involved?

1.    Use the form below to register your interest by 5pm, Sunday March 30th.

2.    Easters Team Formation Session - Tuesday 1st April 5:30pm

3.    Full registration payment is then due to MUDS by Thursday April 5th.

How much does it cost?

The MUDS Easters Experience costs $380 per person.

What do I get for $380?

• Bus to and from the tournament (pick-up at The University of Melbourne)
• A Contingent Dinner and drinks
• Accommodation for 4 nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• Lunch and Dinner from Thursday night to Sunday night
• Easters (6 rounds of debates, 3 rounds of finals, excellent guest speakers and many debaters from around the country)
• Contingent CD + games
• Access to Contingent MUDS T-Shirts
• A comprehensive debating training guide by former Australasian Champion and Best Speaker and Worlds Grand Finalist Debater and Adjudicator- Tim Sonnreich