2011-2012 Season Update

Hello all,

August is almost over, so hopefully your thoughts are turning towards school starting. Debate will start the second week of school, on Monday the 12th. Your help is appreciated in recruiting new blood (er, debaters). I will not have an official tournament schedule until the 17th of September, when the state coaches meeting will be held in Federal Way. However, I do have a practice schedule:

Mondays 5:15-6:15p @ SHS, room 109-110 computer lab
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15p @ BHS, Career Center
Wednesdays 5:15-6:15p @ SHS, room 109-110
Thursdays 5:30-6:30p @ SQHS, room B112 computer lab
Fridays 5:15-6:15p @ BHS, Career Center

I decided to go with a later start time for several reasons: One, it allows for students doing the flex option to still attend practices, and two, we are able to have 5 practices a week instead of two. Lastly, it allows us to practice in a computer lab at each school. Since I (the coach, Aly) work full time, this is the best compromise.

For this year, students will still need to attend two practices each week. You are welcome to attend more, as we have five options. Students do not have to strictly attend the practices at their school, but can attend any two at any school. I hope this schedule means more students from SQHS will get involved, and students won't have to travel to other schools if it is a hardship.

Yes, it does mean we only have an hour for each practice. This will require students to be focused for the duration, and not waste time. It also means putting in time at home, which has always been an expectation (just the nature of the beast).

I hope you all had a great summer, and I'm happy so many were able to attend debate camp. I look forward to seeing you all again, and please contact me if you have questions (alyhoover@gmail.com). See you in September!

Aly Hoover
Bellingham, Sehome, Squalicum Debate Coach