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1 Heart
of Europe 2013 NEWSLETTER 1
Obsah Dear all, .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 BLOOD DONATION INITIATIVE ........................................................................................................................... 2 Organising Committee ........................................................................................................................................ 3 Staff .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 LIST OF PARTICIPATING TEAMS .......................................................................................................................... 6 ARRIVAL AND ACCOMMODATION ..................................................................................................................... 7 Basic information ........................................................................................................................................... 7 How to reach Olomouc from Prague ............................................................................................................. 7 Accommodation ............................................................................................................................................. 8 REGISTRATION PROCESS IN OLOMOUC AND PAYEMENT .................................................................................. 9 RULES ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 MOTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 JUDGES ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP NIGHT – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW .............................................................. 10 TALENT COMPETITION ..................................................................................................................................... 11 DRESS CODE ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Recommended items to bring .......................................................................................................................... 11 Info channels of Heart of Europe 2013 ............................................................................................................ 11 Copyright © 2013 Czech Debate Society, o. s.
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Dear all, Thank you for deciding to visit this year's
Heart of Europe, the 10th anniversary of the
event. The idea behind the tournament is
that the city of Olomouc, located in the Czech
Republic, Moravia province, lies both
geographically and culturally in the centre of
Europe. Our country has always attempted to
be a bridge between the west and the east,
divided by many (sometimes literal) walls, an
island of peace and democracy, surrounded
by conflict and oppressive rule. Even today,
we wish to promote free speech and rational
debate, instead of violence, as constructive
means of solving disagreements between
nations. We are excited that you, too, wish to
become a part of this endeavour.
This event is being organised by the Czech
debate society, o. s., which is nongovernmental,
non-profit
organisation,
operating in all regions of the Czech Republic
with tradition since 2004. HOEDT is a
brainchild of this year's chief judge - John L.
Wickham from Britain, who has been a
teacher of history at the local Hejcin high
school. It is this school and many of its
students from years past, who also helped
the tournament get started and keep on
going.
What makes Heart of Europe happen this
time? The answer is easy - hard work that
goes on behind the scenes in preparation for
the week of debates. For that, the members
of the Organizing Committee are to be
thanked, for it is them who ensures the
smooth running of the competition. We hope
that you will enjoy the tournament.
We aim to make your week-long stay as
comfortable as possible. We will be providing
you with quality accommodation at the
University of Palacky, which can be found
right next to the competition venue, Faculty
of Science. You will also be in the good hands
of Delegates Care Staff, volunteers from all
over the Czech Republic, who will attend to
your every need throughout the competition.
More information about accommodation and
accessories is provided in subsequent
chapter.
We are looking forward to meeting you in
Olomouc and wish you all the best for the
Heart of Europe International Debating
Tournament 2012.
Jakub Kadlec
Chief Organiser
BLOOD DONATION INITIATIVE Introducing this mascot and promoting blood giving all around the world is another significant
milestone for the Czech Debate Society and the tournament itself. It is in line with the
tournament’s mission to develop cooperation among the
youth and to foster cultural and social understanding
and exchange. Herr Heart represents the sharpness,
love for freedom and effort to help and to improve the
neighbourhood, which is essential for debaters, as well
as the hospitality and openness of organisers and the
tournament itself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSUN3iJHGnc
Copyright © 2013 Czech Debate Society, o. s.
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Like any other competition, the Heart of Europe is organised by a group of volunteers consisting of
teachers, university and high school students. These are the people that have made Heart of
Europe International Debating Tournament 2013 possible.
Organising Committee Jakub Kadlec (Czech Republic) Aljosa Polsak (Slovenia) Chief Organiser Tabulation Officer Head of Czech Debate Society Member of Chief Adjudicators' panel (CAP) Finance tabroom@heart‐of‐europe.org Visas Motion Committee jakub.kadlec@c‐d‐s.cz 00420 601 353 165 00420 736 263 921 John L. Wickham (Great Britain) Head of Chief Adjudicators' panel (CAP) Jiri Bradac (Czech Republic) Motion Committee Registration Officer ca@heart‐of‐europe.org j.wickham3@gmail.com 00420 731 249 711 00420 736 263 921 Motion Committee registration@heart‐of‐europe.org More about CAP at http://www.heart-of-europe.org/web/ca_team
Introduction video of CAP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=E2a5jTTK4fs
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The most important member of the ORGCOM for any participant is the Delegates Care and
Logistics Officer, who is in charge of coordinating the helpers – turn to this person with most of
the normal practical issues:
Jakub Sladky (Czech Republic) Delegates Care and Logistics Officer jakub.sladky@c‐d‐s.cz 00420 774 050 393 You can contact the PR and Media Officer if you have some ideas or wishes related to your media
presentation (participation on interviews or news specials, providing contacts for news channels or
other media outlets, etc.):
Bc. Martin Rezny (Czech Republic) PR and Media Officer martin.rezny@c‐d‐s.cz You can of course address our Complaints Officers if you feel that you have been treated unfairly:
Lukas Burget (Czech Republic) Klara Ligurska (Czech Republic) Complaints Officer Complaints Officer complaints@heart‐of‐europe.org complaints@heart‐of‐europe.org
Staff Dankova Denisa Dobes Pavel Feraková Sabina Halinárová Veronika Illasova Nikola Jenkerkova Eliska Kolomaznikova Klara Koprnova Lenka Lebeda Jakub Linhartová Tereza Machu Dorota Pagacova Tamara Regentova Eliska Siegelova Tereza Siwkova Hana Svoboda Martin Sybirskyi Alexandr Sedovic Martin Sulc Josef Vojtovicova Ludmila Waicova Simona Copyright © 2013 Czech Debate Society, o. s.
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Schedule Kindly note, that the 'Slots' are time management items. Some of them will be substituted with cultural programme.
Also, the whole schedule may yet be moved half an hour or an hour later into the day.
Thursday 1st August 08:00 – 19:30 Arrivals and registration (Hostel B. Vaclavka) 19:00 ‐ 21:00 Welcome raut (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) 19:30 – 21:00 Judges' briefing and judge's dinner (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) 19:30 – 21:00 Debating at the HOE 2013 & WSD format ‐ Lecture for Novices (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) Friday 2nd August 08:00 – 09:30 Breakfast (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) 09:30 ‐ 10:00 Group photo (faculty of Science) 10:00 – 10:50 Opening Ceremony, Speeches & Anouncement of draw for round 1 (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 11:00 – 12:30 Round 1 THBT the role of the Roman Catholic Church since 1945 in the world diplomacy has been overwhelmingly negative. 12:45 – 14:00 Lunch (Zelos) 14:00 ‐ 14:15 Anouncement of draw for round 2 (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 14:15 – 15:45 Round 2 THBT with the ending of the Warsaw Pact there is no further justification for the existence of NATO. 16:00 ‐ 16:15 Anouncement of draw for round 3 (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 16:15 ‐ 16:30 Tossing of Motions and Sides (faculty of Science ‐ in debate rooms) 16:30 – 17:30 Preparation time 17:30 – 19:00 Round 3 impromptu 19:30 – 22:00 International Friendship Night, talent competition (faculty of Science ‐ 6th floor) 19:30 – 22:00 Dinner (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) Saturday 3rd August 08:00 – 09:30 Breakfast (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) 09:30 ‐ 09:45 Anouncement of draw for round 4 (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 09:45 ‐ 10:00 Tossing of Motions and Sides (faculty of Science ‐ in debate rooms) 10:00 – 11:00 Preparation time 11:00 – 12:30 Round 4 impromptu 12:45 – 14:00 Lunch (Zelos) 14:15 ‐ 14:30 Anouncement of draw for round 5 (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 14:30 – 16:00 Round 5 THW stop public funding of space exploration. 16:15 ‐ 16:30 Anouncement of draw for round 6 (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 16:30 – 18:00 Round 6 THBT war causes more problems than it solves. 18:00 – 20:00 Slot 1 (group photos ‐ teams) 18:00 – 20:00 Dinner (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) 20:00 – 22:00 Slot 2 (night guided sightseeing tour, meeting infront of B. Vaclavka Hostel) Sunday 4th August 08:00 – 09:30 Breakfast (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) 09:00 ‐ 09:45 Anouncement of draw for round 7 (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 09:45 – 10:00 Tossing of Motions and Sides (faculty of Science ‐ in debate rooms) 10:00 – 11:00 Preparation time 11:00 – 12:30 Round 7 silent impromptu (judges do not announce results) 12:45 – 14:00 Lunch (Zelos) 14:00 ‐ 14:15 Dinner packets (reception of B. Vaclavka Hostel) 14:15 – 18:00 Slot 3 ‐ museums Art/Archdiocesan/Car/Regional/of Astronomical Clock; Archbishopic Palac; Archbishopic Thomb (meeting infront of B. Vaclavka Hostel) 14:15 – 18:00 Slot 4 ‐ trip to fort fortress Krelov (meeting infront of B. Vaclavka Hostel) 14:30 ‐ 16:00 Slot 5 18:00 ‐ 18:15 Anouncement of draw for round 8 (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 18:15 ‐ 18:30 Tossing of Motions and Sides (faculty of Science ‐ in debate rooms) 18:30 – 19:30 Preparation time 19:30 – 21:00 Round 8 silent impromptu (judges do not announce results) 21:15 – 21:30 Play‐off Announcement (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) Monday 5th August 08:00 – 10:30 Breakfast (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) 09:00 ‐ 10:30 Slot 6 ‐ soccer tournament (meeting infront of B. Vaclavka Hostel) 09:15 ‐ 09:30 Tossing of Motions and Sides (faculty of Science ‐ in debate rooms) 09:30 – 10:30 Preparation time 10:30 – 12:00 Octo‐finals 12:15 ‐ 12:30 Announcement of quarterfinalists (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 12:45 – 14:00 Lunch (Zelos) 13:25 ‐ 13:30 Tossing of Motions and Sides (faculty of Science ‐ in debate rooms) 13:30 – 14:30 Preparation time 14:30 – 16:00 Quarter‐finals 16:15 ‐ 16:20 Announcement of semifinalists (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 16:20 ‐ 16:30 Tossing of Motions and Sides (faculty of Science ‐ in debate rooms) 16:30 – 17:30 Preparation time 16:30 – 17:30 Slot 7 ‐ Round table and conference about minorities (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 17:30 – 19:00 Semi‐finals 19:15 – 19:30 Anouncing finalists and tossing of sides 20:00 – ??:?? Slot 8 ‐ Bye, bye party – disco S‐Club (meeting infront of B. Vaclavka Hostel) Tuesday 6th August 08:00 – 09:30 Breakfast (faculty of Science ‐ 5th floor) 08:00 ‐ 09:00 Team packets with ballots and certificates for team managers (faculty of Science ‐ ORGCOM room, 2nd floor) 09:30 – 11:00 Grand final THBT in the long run there is no hope to save Euro without a Federal Europe. 11:00 – 12:00 Closing ceremony (faculty of Science ‐ meeting room) 12:00 – 22:00 Check out and departures (reception of B. Vaclavka Hostel) Copyright © 2013 Czech Debate Society, o. s.
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LIST OF PARTICIPATING TEAMS If you are interested in finding out who are your adversaries going to be for the tournament, here
you can look at the list of registered teams (listed in the order of their application):
1.
Belarus – Belarus MDM
2.
Belarus – Minsk 30
3.
Romania – Timisoara A
4.
Sweden- IEGS
5.
Israel- Lod 1
6.
Israel- Lod 2
7.
Israel- Lod 3
8.
Ukraine – Talking Heads
9.
USA - USA A
10.
USA - USA B
11.
USA - USA C
12.
USA - USA D
13.
Czech Republic – Czech Debate Society 1
14.
Czech Republic – Czech Debate Society 2
15.
Canada – Canada East
16.
Canada - Canada Red
17.
Canada - Canada White
18.
Canada - Canada Toronto
19.
Turkey – Turkish National Team
20.
Turkey - Robert College A
21.
Turkey - Robert College B
22.
Turkey - Robert College C
23.
South Africa - Bophelo School (BAD)
24.
Turkey - Galatasaray High School A
25.
Turkey - Galatasaray High School B
26.
Turkey - Galatasaray High School C
27.
Turkey - Gentleman's Club
28.
Bulgaria - Freedom
29.
Sweden - HDS 1
30.
Sweden - HDS 2
31.
Sweden - HDS 3
32.
Romania – AES 1
33.
Romania – AES 2
34.
Romania – AES 3
35.
Romania – AES 4
36.
Slovenia - DGM White
37.
Slovenia - DGM Black
38.
Sweden - Kungsholmen
39.
South Africa - PDL South Africa
40.
Romania – ARGO
41.
South Africa - Excalibur
42.
Nigeria - Nigeria
43.
South Africa - DISA
44.
Croatia – Poplar Trees
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ARRIVAL AND ACCOMMODATION Basic information First of all, before you even start your journey to the Czech Republic, you should let us know,
when are you planning to arrive in Olomouc (presumably the main railway station), so that one of
our helpers can pick you up and help you get to the dormitories as quickly and safely as possible
(see the list of organizers above and look for a contact to Jakub Sladky, our Delegates Care &
Logistics Officer).
Secondly, there are some practical details related to accommodation you should be aware of. You
need to pay a 20 Euro refundable deposit for your room keys, which will be returned to you
at your departure (if you don’t lose the keys, naturally). For additional 2 Euro each you can also
purchase from us internet connection cables, should you need them. And lastly, we recommend
you bring your own towels, though some should be provided with the rooms.
If you are confused as to how you can make your payments in the Czech Republic, all the details
can be found at this web address: http://www.heart-of-europe.org/web/money_matters
All the participants of Heart of Europe 2013 have also better exchange rates in our
partnering exchange offices:
UNNI Trading, s.r.o.
Směnárna nádraží Olomouc
(city centre)
Riegrova 5
779 00 Olomouc
(train station)
Jeremenkova 23
772 00 Olomouc
How to reach Olomouc from Prague The best way is to take Airport Express bus directly to main train station. The stop for Terminal 1
(Prague Vaclav Havel (Ruzyne) Airport – Terminal North 1) is situated in the municipal transit area
in front of the Letiste Praha, Terminal 1 check-in hall. Terminal 1 is for flights to countries outside
of the Schengen zone.The single ticket is 60 CZK / 2,40 EUR. The stop for Terminal 2 (Prague
Vaclav Havel (Ruzyne) Airport – Terminal North 2) is situated in the municipal transit area in front
of the Letiste Praha, Terminal 2 check-in hall. Terminal 2 is for flights to countries in the Schengen
zone.
Airport Express
The taxi in Prague would cost approx. 500 CZK / 20 EUR for 30 minutes without any traffic jams.
Taxi Terminal Taxi Praha
You can take also Bus 119 for the "Dejvice” station, on which you catch the Green Metro line
(Line A) to "Muzeum” station, where you change to Red Metro line (Line C), direction "Letnany”
(on your right after the transfer from A Line) and exit on the next stop at "Hlavni nadrazi”.
(tickets for public transport in Prague one: day ticket – 110 CZK / 4,40 EUR, single ticket 32 CZK /
1,30 EUR)
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From the Praha hlavni nadrazi you will get direct train to Olomouc (usually direction Ostrava). The
most convenient is to use a group ticket for whole delegation. The train are leaving app each 45
minutes. The timetables are available at www.jizdnirady.cz.
For more information visit our page http://www.heart-of-europe.org/web/transport
Accommodation The accommodation is located here:
Address: Smeralova 8, 771 11 Olomouc
Phone: 00420 585 638 244 (reception)
You can get there using these lines of public transportation:
Nearest tram stops:
Zizkovo namesti (lines 2, 4, 6)
Envelopa (lines 1, 7)
Connection from the main railway station - Olomouc hlavni
nadrazi:
Tram No. 1 direction Nova ulice, exit at stop Envelopa
Tram No. 2 direction Neredin, exit at stop Zizkovo namesti
Tram No. 4 direction Nova ulice, exit at stop Zizkovo namesti
Tram No. 6 direction Nova ulice, exit at stop Zizkovo namesti
Tram No. 7 direction Neredin, exit at stop Envelopa
DPMO - public transport company in Olomouc
Public transport timetables Olomouc. http://www.mhdspoje.cz/jrw/index.php?l=4
Transport schematics
http://www.heart-of-europe.org/files/hoe2012/2012_01_24_public_transport_schematics.pdf
www.c-d-s.cz
All registered participants with the ID card of
a participant can use DPMO public transport
for free. They need to have the registration
card on board. The registration cards are going to be distributed upon arrival.
You can use also services of our
partner taxi service. Alfa Taxi, s. r. o.
All registered participants with
card of participant can use Alfa
taxi concessionary fare. They
have to have the registration card on the board and have to produce it to the driver
prior start of fare. The registration cards are going to be distributed upon arrival.
REGISTRATION PROCESS IN OLOMOUC AND PAYEMENT We will be collecting registration fees upon arrival. We would ask you that for each delegation, you
have one person prepare the exact amount of money to be paid (please do not forget to
prepare refundable deposit for keys, it is 20€ per key bunch), and also all the passports or IDs
(shengen) for the delegation that we have to check (we will return them to you on the spot). We
will also need the forms expressing agreement to the Code of Ethics signed by every
participant to be handed to us by this person. The form can be downloaded here:
http://www.heart-of-europe.org/files/hoe2012/2012_01_21_code_of_ethic_HOE_2012.pdf And
http://www.heart-of-europe.org/files/hoe2013/2012_11_17_judge_resume_HOE_2013.doc
We will be also collecting other document at registration spot, from the people who have not send
them in electronic form. Especially:
From Teams which can participate in EFL track:
http://www.heart-of-europe.org/files/hoe2013/2012_11_17_efl_status_HOE_2013.doc
From Judges their Adjudication Resume
http://www.heart-of-europe.org/files/hoe2013/2012_11_17_judge_resume_HOE_2013.doc
Those of you, who paid via bank transfer, bring also some document from bank
confirming the transfer.
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RULES The debating format used at this tournament is called WS – World Style. If you are uncertain as to
what exactly it entails, you can find the complete rules of the format and all the other necessary
information at this web address: http://www.schoolsdebate.com/guides.asp All the regulations and guidelines of the tournament are available here http://www.heart-of-europe.org/web/regs_guidelines
MOTIONS There will be two kinds of debates during the tournament – prepared debates and the so called
impromptu debates. More details can be found at this web address: http://www.heart-ofeurope.org/web/motions_2013. Allocation of motions to rounds is mentioned in the schedule.
JUDGES If you are participating as a Judge, there are some things you need to know in advance, mainly in
regards to the initial compulsory briefing and training lecture, where all questions will be
answered. All the necessary details can be found at this web address: http://www.heart-ofeurope.org/web/judges_info Please go through all the documents there, to be familiar with them
at the lecture.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP NIGHT – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW This is the main social event of the tournament, and that is why it deserves special attention. The
best part of it is that it is you, the participants, who makes it happen and creates the program. It
is a great opportunity for everyone to present their country and their culture. It is up to you, if you
focus on history, cuisine and beverages, art, religion or any other area, which is significant where
you come from. We encourage you to bring some samples and examples with you, which you can
share with the rest of the world – the more each of you bring, the better the night will be for
everyone. Naturally, it would be wise to also bring your national flag, so that you can visually
represent your country wherever you go, not only at the international friendship night.
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TALENT COMPETITION We have been recently thinking about what opportunities for cultural exchange, entertainment and
personal improvement among the debaters we have overlooked so far. And since one of our main
judges is the Mr. World from Canada, it suddenly occurred to us - debating is not the only talent
that any debater possesses. Many of us also dabble in acting, singing, dancing, poetry and
numerous other artistic activities. Soon after we had this epiphany, several members of our Chief
Adjudicator Panel and Organizing Committee got immediately superexcited about the prospect of a
Heart of Europe talent show, and so it was settled. From this year forward, one of the main social
events of the tournament will be a showcase of the participants' artistic or otherwise interesting
talents. Maybe with a little hint of competition, but mainly to help integrate debating with the rest
of the popular culture in the minds of our participants, and through our communication channels,
for all people everywhere. So if you are planning on visiting us in Olomouc in the summer, feel
free to amaze us, and maybe also get a little famous in the process.
DRESS CODE Recommended dress code is business casual or adequate (other cultures).
You can find short introduction to this style of clothing here:
http://www.career.vt.edu/JobSearchGuide/BusinessCasualAttire.html
Recommended items to bring Things for international friendship night (food, drinks, traditional products, pictures,
clothes, music, movies etc.)
National flag 150 cm × 100 cm – for international friendship night, breaking rounds and
also for taking group photos
Dictionary and almanac of data
Towel
Info channels of Heart of Europe 2013 Web Page
http://www.heart-of-europe.org/web/
Ustream – streaming the debates online
http://www.ustream.tv/user/HeartofEuropeTV
Face book
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heart-of-Europe-Debating-Tournament-OfficialSite/175134202532094 Copyright © 2013 Czech Debate Society, o. s.
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Face
book group
https://www.facebook.com/events/122797541216376/
VK page
http://vk.com/hoedt
VK group
http://vk.com/heart_of_europe_dt
Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/HeartofEuropeDT
Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/czdebatesociety/
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheCzechDebateTV
Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Europe_Debating_Tournament
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