Arizona Debate Institute

Hosted by Arizona State University

34th annual meeting; July 25-August 7, 2011

For more information, please email us at arizonadebateinstitute@gmail.com.

FAQs

 

Q:   Are there places to eat nearby, within walking distance?

 

A:  Yes, there are several places to eat near the hotel, and an IHOP attached to the hotel.  Also, several places near the campus will deliver food to the hotel.  Finally, the hotel offers a free shuttle that drives participants to various eateries and grocery stores.

 

Q:  How will you assign my roommate?

 

A:  Mutual roommate requests will be honored, to the extent possible.  Otherwise, roommates are randomly assigned.  Many life-long friendships have started in this fashion.

 

Q:  How will I be assigned to a lab?

 

A:  We will make every effort to honor lab placement requests on the part of students and requests by coaches.  Absent a lab preference, students will be given a diagnostic questionnaire to fill out prior to their arrival at the ADI.  Diagnostics will be utilized for initial lab placements.

 

Q:  What if I have to arrive early/stay beyond the dates of the institute?

 

A:  Participants will be charged $75 for each day before July 25 or after August 7.  You must notify the ADI at arizonadebateinstitute@gmail.com prior to  your arrival to make arrangements for the additional room nights.

 

Q:  How do I get to and from the airport to the Twin Palms?

 

A:  The Twin Palms offers a free shuttle to ADI Participants.  Call (480) 967-9431 once you have retrieved your baggage.

 

Q:  What if my debate partner can’t accompany me to ADI?

 

A:  All students will be paired up with other students to debate at the institute tournament.  Don’t worry, we will find you a partner.