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Debates will be held at Cedarbridge Academy, Prospect, Devonshire. This is one of the two local public high schools.

Cedarbridge Academy

Map from hotel to debate venue

Semi-finals will be held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess.

Finals will be held at City Hall.

Further details about the social activities are below:

Welcome Reception at Government House
Wednesday, July 24, 7pm
Hosted by His Excellency the Governor of Bermuda, George Fergusson, and his wife, Mrs. Margaret Fergusson. Debaters, coaches, and visiting judges will have an opportunity to meet the Governor of Bermuda and mingle with one another. Light refreshments will be served. Dress: smart (no jeans, sneakers, or hoodies).

Optional: Harbour Night in Hamilton
Wednesday, July 24, following the Welcome Reception
Interested participants will be able to sample the sights, sounds and tastes of Bermuda at the weekly street festival held in the City of Hamilton.

Premier's Reception at Camden House
Friday, July 26, 7pm
Participants will have the opportunity to meet the Honourable Craig Cannonier, JP, MP, Premier of Bermuda, and witness the dancing of the Gombeys. Light refreshments will be served. Dress: smart (no jeans, sneakers or hoodies).

Activity Day in the Royal Naval Dockyard
Saturday, July 27, 9am
Visitors will be free to explore the Royal Naval Dockyard at their leisure during the morning. In the afternoon, we will enjoy lunch, a boat ride and swimming, courtesy of Catlin. Dinner will be served at Bonefish Grill in Dockyard. Sunscreen is necessary for this day. Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hats, and swimsuits are also recommended. Dress: casual, beach.

Dinner + Prize Giving, Glow in the Dark Party Cruise
Sunday, July 28
Dress: smart/semi-formal.

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All transportation to and from debates and scheduled events will be provided, except to/from the Glow in the Dark Party Cruise, which is less than a ten minute walk.
Tuesday, July 23
All day
Arrivals
Wednesday, July 24
6:45am – 7:45am
Breakfast
8:00am
Departure to Cedarbridge on buses
8:15am – 8:50am
Meeting for entire group
9:00am – 11:00am
Workshop for judges

9:00am – 12:00pm
Registration

10:00am
Impromptu motion announced for Round 1 Spanish
10:05am – 11:05am
Impromptu preparation for Round 1 Spanish
11:00am – 11:10am
Coffee break for judges
11:15am – 12:30pm
Round 1 Spanish (IMPROMPTU)
12:45pm – 1:30pm
Lunch
1:45pm – 3:15pm
Round 1 English (PREPARED)
3:30pm – 4:45pm
Round 2 Spanish (PREPARED)
4:50pm – 6:15pm
Power pairing training in English (Miles Lifton)
6:30pm
Departure to Governor’s House on buses
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Welcome Reception
Thursday, July 25
6:45am – 7:45am
Breakfast
8:00am
Departure to Cedarbridge on buses
8:15am – 8:45am
Meeting for entire group

8:50am
Impromptu motion announced for Round 2 English
8:55am – 9:55am
Impromptu preparation for Round 2 English
10:00am – 11:30am
Round 2 English (IMPROMPTU)
11:40am – 1:10pm
Round 3 Spanish (PREPARED)
1:15pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
2:15pm – 3:30pm
Round 3 English (PREPARED)

3:40pm
Impromptu motion announcement Round 4 Spanish
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Impromptu preparation for Round 4 Spanish
4:50pm – 6:15pm
Round 4 Spanish (IMPROMPTU)
6:45pm
Departure
Friday, July 26
6:45am – 7:45am
Breakfast
8:00am
Departure to Cedarbridge on buses
8:15am
Impromptu motion announced Round 4 English
8:20am – 9:20am
Impromptu preparation for Round 4 English
9:25am – 10:40am
Round 4 English (IMPROMPTU)

10:45am
Impromptu motion announced Round 5 Spanish
10:50am – 11:50am
Impromptu preparation for Round 5 Spanish

11:55am – 1:00pm
Lunch English
11:55am – 1:15pm
Round 5 Spanish (IMPROMPTU)
1:20pm – 2:15pm
Lunch Spanish
1:30pm – 2:45pm
Round 5 English (PREPARED)
2:55pm – 4:10pm
Round 6 Spanish (PREPARED)

4:20pm
Impromptu motion announced Round 6 English
4:25pm – 5:25pm
Impromptu preparation for Round 6 English
5:30pm – 6:45pm
Round 6 English IMPROMPTU
7:15pm
Departure to Camden House on buses
7:30pm
Premier’s Reception
Saturday, July 27
All day
Activity Day in Dockyard
Sunday, July 28
6:45am – 7:45am
Breakfast
8:00am
Departure on buses
8:20am
Impromptu motion announced Semi-Finals Spanish
8:25am – 9:25am
Impromptu preparation for Semi-Finals Spanish
9:30am – 10:45am
Semi-Finals Spanish (IMPROMPTU)

10:50am
Impromptu motion announced Semi-Finals English
10:55am – 11:55am
Impromptu preparation for Semi-Finals English
12:00pm – 1:20pm
Semi-Finals English (IMPROMPTU)
1:25pm – 2:20pm
Lunch
2:30pm – 3:45pm
Finals Spanish
4:00pm – 5:15pm
Finals English
5:30pm – 6:00pm
Reception

6:15pm – 7:15pm
Prize Giving

7:30pm
Departure on buses

9:00pm
Dinner and closing party, boat departs Barr’s Bay Park
Monday, July 29
All day
Departures