Happy New Year!  

As we start this last leg of our competitive season, I would like to thank all the volunteers, coaches, staff, and debaters that made the first part of the season successful. I look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. I would also like to take the opportunity to acknowledge some uncharacteristic administrative delays we’ve experienced in the first part of the season. The reduced staff capacity over the summer, resulted in an increased workload we failed to fully anticipate. We have been working hard to adjust our processes. To effectively manage expectations for the rest of the season, please allow at least 48 hours for us to respond to simple requests and up to 4 days for matters that are less urgent. You are always welcome to call with any queries or concerns during our standard office hours.

As we start 2024, we are also confronted with significant increases to tournament expenses as school divisions adjust and change their fee structures for facility rentals. As an organization, we have committed to absorb these increases for the remaining regular in-person tournaments. As we consider ways to sustainably manage this increase in costs, I would request your assistance. You will notice one more question on registration forms for upcoming in-person tournaments. Please take 30 seconds to respond to the question as we investigate ways to account for the increased expense.

Stay Warm!

Fiseko Musonda

Executive Director