Sydney took yet another World Championship in debating this year, as their A team emerged from an outstanding final round to capture the majority vote of the adjudication panel.
The Seawolves had an outstanding tournament collectively, even if some hopes for particular teams didn't pan out. Michael and James ended on 17 points but with more than enough speaker points to have broken if they'd captured an 18th point. Michael was tied for 21st speaker overall. Sarah and Drew also ended on 17 points, an outstanding showing. Colin and Michaela closed with 16 points and Akis and Amie with 15; in all a great performance by all teams and more total points (and higher per-team average points) than at any other Worlds we've ever attended.
The really exciting thought is that three of these four teams will be eligible to attend Worlds 2011 in Botswana.
Some relevant links:
The tab from the tournament.
Video from the final round.
It was a well-run and enjoyable tournament at which all of our teams learned a great deal. Here's to next year!
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