FEBRUARY
10th – 16th
2016
2016 BERKELEY COMPETITIVE TRAVEL TRIP
Travel to the United States with LearningLeaders teammates and coaches. Compete in an elite debate
competition with the best and brightest in the U.S. Expand your horizons with local culture trips in San
Francisco.
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EVENT SUMMARY
LearningLeaders wants to continually expose members of the Shanghai
debate community to learning opportunities of the highest quality.
Sixteen LearningLeaders students will have the opportunity to travel to
San Francisco, California for one week to compete in a debate and public
speaking competition, the 2016 California Invitational. The California
Invitational is in its 43rd year of competition and is one of the most
prestigious and popular debate events in the U.S.
More information on the event here:
http://calinvitational.com/
PARTICIPANTS
As the California Invitational is a selective competitive tournament,
coaches will select the team that will best represent our program and
Shanghai.
Thus, the application below, debate experience, and past results of
competitors will be the most important determinant in team selection.
Additional factors in the team selection process may be tenure with the
program, age, and future potential development.
At the event, students will compete in teams, though for the purposes of
this application, they should apply individually.
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COMPETITION and EVENTS
LearningLeaders students will register for TWO events, both Public
Forum Debate and one individual event (Impromptu, Original Oratory,
or others). In this way, students can gain more experience and improve
skills in both debate as well as solo speaking.
Students are guaranteed 6 debates in preliminary rounds as well as
multiple rounds in individual events.
TRAINING
Students who are accepted to the 2016 Berkeley Travel Team are
encouraged to attend either a three-day intensive preparation camp
from December 18-20 or February 4-6. These camps will be open to
other students in addition to the Travel Team, though the focus on these
camps will be on competition preparation. These camps are at an
additional cost but discounted for those traveling to UC Berkeley.
Each three-day preparation camp will include 12 hours of coaching and
training, specifically geared towards the 2016 Berkeley Competitive
Travel Trip. The camp tuition is RMB 1500 for Travel Team Members
and RMB 2500 for other students. Lunch and snack are included within
the tuition.
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SCHEDULE
Day
Wednesday, February 10
Thursday, February 11
Friday, February 12
Saturday, February 13
Sunday, February 14
Monday, February 15
Tuesday, February 16
Wednesday, February 17
Key Activity
Students fly from PVG -> SFO; arrive same day
AM: Cultural Excursion / PM: Debate Practice
AM: Cultural Excursion / PM: Debate Practice
First Day of California Invitational Debate Tournament
Second Day of California Invitational Debate
Tournament
Final Day of California Invitational Debate Tournament
Students return to Shanghai
Students Arrive back in Shanghai (due to +1 day flight)
Full competition schedule available here:
http://calinvitational.com/schedule/
Please note: students will likely miss school because of the Travel Trip.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Students and coaches will stay together in a hotel nearby the Berkeley
Campus. The recommended hotel for the competition is the Marriott
Courtyard Emeryville. Hotel website here:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakmv-courtyardoakland-emeryville/
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REGISTRATION
DATES AND DEADLINES
First Round Applications are open from November 18 – November 30,
2015. At the end of the First Round Applications, if there are still open
spaces.
By submitting one’s name for consideration, the student and family is
committing to the event and will travel if selected. Students can see
application details at the conclusion of this document.
EVENT ENROLLMENT
The total cost of participation in UC Berkeley Debate Trip is RMB 8500
plus additional fees for transportation. This tuition includes hotels,
tournament entry into multiple events, judge fees, and also covers the
cost of coaches traveling with the team. This enrollment fee also covers
the cost of meals while on the trip, though will not cover other shopping
or entertainment.
SAFETY AND TRAVEL
While traveling, safety of our students is of the highest priority.
Students will always be with coaches throughout the course of the trip.
Once students are accepted onto the Travel Team, we will request three
forms: a Memorandum of Understanding, a Student Consent Form, and a
Medical Form. Only after successful applications will the forms be
required.
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Memorandum of Understanding
All traveling students and families will be required to have a school
representative sign a memorandum of understanding, indicating the
school is aware of this travel and any missed days of school.
Student Consent and Medical Form
All traveling students and families will be required to sign a Student
Consent Form and Medical Form. The Student Consent form absolves
Learning Leaders of any liability while the student is traveling and the
Medical Form lists allergies and relevant contacts in case of medical
emergency.
Passports and Visas
All traveling students and families will be required to prepare their own
passports, visas, and travel documents. Learning Leaders is not
responsible for any difficulties incurred while traveling due to passport
issues.
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APPLICATION
Students shall complete and submit this Application no later than
November 30, 2015. Decisions on the Travel Team will be announced
December 1. Applications may be completed on this form or on a separate
document and emailed to Michael@learnandleadforlife.com or handdelivered to either LearningLeaders Learning Center.
First Name 名
Last Name 姓
School
学校
Grade
年级
1. What is the greatest lesson you have learned from debate and
public speaking? (Max: 250 words)
2. How will this trip to the California Invitational at UC Berkeley
allow you to continue your personal improvement and growth?
(Max: 250 words)
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