DLSU Worlds FAQs
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I. BASIC INFORMATION
I.i. What is WUDC?The World Universities Debate Championship (WUDC), dubbed as the “Olympics of debating”, is an annual gathering of the world’s best debaters and public speakers. Over a span of one week, participants will endure grueling debate rounds, entertaining public speaking eliminations, and fantastic social events. The popularity of debating has grown dramatically over the last few years with the total number of institutions that have participated in WUDC reaching over 400 as of the 2010 Championship. The Debates will be contested in the British Parliamentary format with 9 elimination rounds that will determine the top 32 teams who will compete to the penultimate rounds which will eventually culminate to the Grand Finals. Separate categories for English as a Second Language, and English as a Foreign Language will also be held.
I.ii. When and where will the tournament be held?
The tournament will be held on December 27, 2011 – January 4, 2012 within the De La Salle University Campus along Taft Avenue, Manila. Social events will be held in various locations around the Metro with the Grand Final to be held in the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center.
II. REGISTRATION
II.i. Basic Registration InformationTournament Cap: 400 teams
Breaking Cap: None
Institutional Cap: 3 teams
Registration Fees:
PHP 23,500 (Approximately 385 Euros) per Debater or Adjudicator
PHP 40,000 (Approximately 660 Euros) per Observer
Adjudication Rule: n-1
II.ii. Who can register for Worlds?
All students enrolled in University can register for the event. Teams must be composed of two students from the same Institution. Adjudicators (judges) will also be required based on the n-1 rule. Observers are also welcome to register.
II.iii. How many teams will be allowed to register for De La Salle Worlds?
The tournament cap is 400 teams.
II.iv. How many teams can an Institution send?
Each Institution may send up to 3 teams to the tournament. The n-1 rule will be followed.
II.v. What does the registration fee cover?
The registration fee covers your accommodations (on a triple-share basis) for the duration of the tournament, tournament kits, access to socials, scheduled airport transfers and most meals.
Generally be having 4 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner) except for:
1) December 27 (Arrival Day) -- Only After Dinner Cocktails will be served at the Opening Event
2) January 1 (Free Day/ Council Day) -- Only Breakfast and Dinner will be provided
3) January 4 (departure Day) -- Only Breakfast will be served
You may refer to the tournament schedule which also includes the meals we will be providing.
II.vi. What is the n-1 rule?
The n-1 rule requires each institution to send one less adjudicator than the total number of teams registered. If, however, an institution is only sending one team, that institution has the option to register 1 adjudicator for the tournament. The table below shows how many adjudicators you will be required to send depending on the number of teams:
| Number of Registered Teams | Number of Adjudicators Required |
| 3 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 or 1 |
II.vii. What are the DATES TO REMEMBER for Registration to WUDC 2012?
To summarize the DATES TO REMEMBER insofar as Registration to WUDC 2012 is concerned:
Phase 1 (Online Registration)- April 1, 2011- May 19, 2011
Phase 2 (Down-Payment)- April 8, 2011 - May 20, 2011
Phase 3 (Participant Information)- April 8, 2011 - October 24, 2011
Phase 4 (Payment of the remaining balance)- April 8, 2011 - September 9, 2011
Phase 5 (In-House Registration)- December 27, 2011
II.viii. What am I supposed to do in each phase of Registration?
To summarize each of the phases of registration briefly:
Phase 1- Online Registration via the WUDC 2012 website: www.dlsuworlds.com or through this link
Phase 2- Down-Payment of 50% of the entire account
e.g. DLSU
3 teams X 2 debaters per team = 6 debaters x 23,500 PESOS = 141,000 PESOS
2 adjudicators X 23,500 PESOS = 47,000 PESOS
TOTAL INSTITUTION ACCOUNT = 188,000 PESOS
50% DOWNPAYMENT IN PHASE 2 = 94,000 PESOS
Phase 3- Filling out of Participant Information via the website WUDC 2012 website
Phase 4- Payment of the remaining balance of the entire account
Phase 5- Arrive in Manila! And register in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
*See Registration Information for a detailed description of how to go about the different phases of Registration.
II.ix. Can I pay in full during Phase 2?
Yes, you may pay in full! :)
II.x. How do I pay the Registration Fees?
*See Payment Methods for a detailed description of how to make payments to WUDC 2012.
II.xi. What is the down-payment to be made during Phase 2?
After all 400 slots have been filled, registered teams/institutions/individuals are required to pay 50% of their full account (PHP 11,750 for each debater/adjudicator and PHP 20,000 for each observer) in order to secure their slot in WUDC 2012.
Note that this down-payment is NON-REFUNDABLE.
II.xii. I’m done wiring my Phase 2: 50% Down-payment. What should I do now?
Upload a copy of your wiring slip onto your registration account. After 1 week, a member of the registration team should send you a confirmation that your payment was received.
II.xiii. I didn’t get a confirmation of payment and it’s already been 1 week!
Don’t panic! Simply send an email to our Finance head (james.sy@dlsuworlds.com) AND Registration head (crystal.francisco@dlsuworlds.com) with a copy of your wiring slip and they will help sort things out.
II.xiv. What happens if I am not able to pay the down-payment to WUDC 2012 in Phase 2, on the deadline: May 20, 2011?
We will send an online notice to teams who have failed to comply through the e-mail of their Institution Representatives. Failure to pay the down-payment of 50% during Phase 2 will result to the forfeiture of your slot(s) in WUDC 2012. The slot(s) will be reallocated to a team on the top of the waitlist.
II.xv. Will the OrgComm send reminders to pay before the actual deadline?
Yes. We will be sending reminders through y!groups, our website and blog to inform the debate community of upcoming payment deadlines.
II.xvi. I am a team who was awarded a slot in the Championships after the verification of Phase 2 Down-Payments. What do I do now?
You have until June 27, 2011 to complete your down-payment. The Participant Information required of you, however, should be completed by October 24, 2011.
II.xvii. What is the payment to be made during Phase 4?
At this point, registered teams/institutions/individuals are required to pay the remaining 50% of their full account (PHP 11,750 for each debater/adjudicator and PHP 20,000 for each observer) in order to secure their slot in WUDC 2012.
Note that this down-payment is NON-REFUNDABLE.
II.xviii. I’m done wiring my Phase 4: Full Payment. What should I do now?
Upload a copy of your wiring slip onto your registration account. After 1 week, a member of the registration team should send you a confirmation that your payment was received.
II.xix. I’ve received my payment confirmation and confirmed our Institution’s delegate information… what now?
You’re all set! Concentrate on training and focus on your goal to win the Championship!
II.xx. I didn’t get a confirmation of payment and it’s already been 1 week!
Don’t panic! Simply send an email to our Finance head (james.sy@dlsuworlds.com) AND Registration head (crystal.francisco@dlsuworlds.com) with a copy of your wiring slip and they will help sort things out.
II.xxi. What happens if I am not able to pay the full payment to WUDC 2012 in Phase 4, on the deadline: September 9, 2011?
We will send an online notice to teams who have failed to comply through the e-mail of their Institution Representatives. Failure to pay the full payment of your account during Phase 3 will result to the forfeiture of your slot(s) in WUDC 2012. The slot(s) will be reallocated to a team on the top of the waitlist.
II.xxii. I am a team who was awarded a slot in the Championships after the verification of Phase 4 Full Payments. What do I do now?
You have until October 17, 2011 to complete your full payment. The Participant Information required of you, however, should be completed by October 24, 2011.
II.xxiii. What will happen during the 5th phase of Registration?
Please visit the Registration Information Page for the steps for the in-house registration.
III. Online Registration
III.i. How do I register?Online Registration will take place on April 1, 2011 on www.dlsuworlds.com.
III.ii. How will I know what to do during Online Registration?
Upon opening the Online Registration page, the system will ask if the user will register either as an Institution, Independent Adjudicator, or Independent Observer.
For institutional registrants, we will be asking representatives to supply the following details:
Institution Name
Country
Number of Teams
Number of Adjudicators
Number of Observers
Representative Name
Contact Number
Additional Contact Number (Optional)
*Email Address
*Password
Note: your e-mail and password will be used in order to logon to the registration system after the first phase of registration. You will need to input your own e-mail address (yahoo, gmail, hotmail, etc.) for this.
On the otherhand, the registration system will ask Indendent Adjudicators and Observers (individuals registering without any Institutional Teams) to supply their personal, contact and login details.
Also, please make sure to read the WUDC 2012 Registration Policies beforehand so you know what you are agreeing to.
Please see the screenshots below for your reference (links open in a new window):
- Registration Options
- Institution Registration
- Independent Adjudicator Registration
- Independent Observer Registration
III.iii. What if we still have not made our team ups?
Do not worry, all we will be asking for are the number of teams you will be registering. We will ask for the composition of your teams during Phase 3 of the registration.
III.ivWhat time does registration open?
Registration opens at 10am Philippine Standard Time (GMT +8).
III.v. What is the time in the Philippines relative to the time where I am?
As a reference, the Philippines is eight (8) hours ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time, meaning, the Philippines is GMT +8.
III.vi. How do I know if my institution was successfully able to register to WUDC 2012?
The Registration team and the Organizing Committee will release an official list of institutions that were successfully able to register for WUDC 2012.
III.vii. What happens if I am unable to secure a slot in the first 300 teams of WUDC 2012?
Teams that register past the 300 mark will automatically be put on the wait-list. But, wait! Don't fret! As you very well know, WUDC 2012 promises to host 400 teams. The remaining 100 teams will be set aside for special circumstances, as promised in the bid. The last 100 teams will be awarded to institutions/teams with the following prioritization:
1. Countries that are not represented in the first 300 slots;
2. Institutions that are not represented in the first 300 slots;
3. Consistency of participation in previous WUDCs; and,
4. Top of the wait list.
IV. OTHER INFORMATION
IV.i. What are the different socials that will occur during the Championship?To summarize the nine (9) social events that will take place during the Championship:
| December 27, 2011 | Opening Cocktails @ The Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Plaza Hotel |
| December 28, 2011 | Opening Dinner @ Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila |
| December 29, 2011 | Comedy Night @ Bonifaco High Street |
| December 30, 2011 | Women’s Night @ The Cultural Center of the Philippines |
| December 31, 2011 | Break Night Party @ Sofitel Poolside and Sunset Tent |
| January 1, 2012 | Night Club Party/ Next-Host Party @ Republiq Superclub |
| January 2, 2012 | Filipino Fiesta Night @ University Grounds |
| January 3, 2012 | Championship Dinner @ Reception Hall, Philippine International Convention Center Championship Party @ Sofitel Grounds |
IV.ii. What should I wear to all those Socials?
This is dedicated to all you fashionistas out there, or even to those who aren’t, this is so you don’t have to stick out like a sore thumb, or come in your pajamas. :)
| December 27, 2011 | Opening Cocktails | Come as you are. You’ve just arrived Manila, and we wouldn’t want to stress you out with thinking about to wear… just yet |
| December 28, 2011 | Opening Dinner | The Theme for this occasion is Formal Filipino. We encourage everyone to come in their Cultural Costumes. |
| December 29, 2011 | Comedy Night | This will be a night filled with Jazz, Blues and Comedy. Just come as you are. |
| December 30, 2011 | Women's Night | On this night, we’ll celebrate women. In support, wear something Pink. |
| December 31, 2011 | Breaknight Party | We’ll be counting down the seconds to 2012. You better start the year right wearing white |
| January 1, 2011 | Night Club Party/Berlin Worlds Night | Just party away all your inhibitions in this night club party. Wear something snazzy to dance the night away! |
| January 2, 2011 | Filipino Fiesta Night | Mabuhay! Party, or should we say pista we do in the Philippines. Come dressed casually and enjoy a different side of Filipino Culture. |
| January 3, 2011 | Championship Dinner and Party | If there is one day to dress up, it will definitely be this one. Dress up classy, it’s our black-tie event. As WUDC 2012 draws to a close, we treat you to a last hurrah before we bid you goodbye from Manila. |
IV.iii. How’s the weather in Manila?
The Philippines is a tropical country. This means that it only has two seasons: rainy and sunny. While the rainy season has likely ended by November, December occasionally sees its fair share of rain so it may be best to bring an umbrella just in case. December is probably the best time to come to Manila since the temperature is much more pleasant. It will be around 29°C or 84°F during the day with the temperature dropping to as low as 22°C or 72°F at night.
IV.iv. Do I need to bring an adaptor for my electronics?
Manila has both 110v and 220v sockets. 220v sockets are more common though and will be the ones available at the hotel and on campus. The 2 parallel flat prong plug, also known as the American Type Plug, is generally used. It’s fairly easy to find adaptors in Manila in case you forget to bring one.
IV.v. Will the venues be air conditioned?
Most of the venues will be air conditioned. The convening room and all debate classrooms will be air conditioned. The dining area, however, will not be. It is advisable to bring a light jacket as the air conditioning system of the debate rooms is centralized and the rooms can sometimes get a little chilly.
IV.vi. Will there be Internet access?
There is wifi on most parts of campus but if you aren’t brining your laptop, we will have several computer labs available for participant’s use. The hotel will have internet connection in every room.
IV.vii. What is the best way to view the WUDC 2012 website?
The best browsers to view the WUDC 2012 website are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The website also uses Flash, thus, in order to maximize your use of the site, it is best to get or have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
IV.viii. What currency is used in the Philippines?
The Philippines makes use of the Philippine Peso. You will be able to avail of Foreign Exchange services at the Lobby of the hotel but if you run out of cash, there are a number of banks in very close proximity to campus where you can exchange your money.
IV.ix. Do I need a visa to enter the Philippines?
Quite a number of countries do not need visas to enter the Philippines if nationals are staying less than 21 days. Please check the Philippine Visa Information page on our website for more information.
IV.x. Where will we be billeted during the tournament?
All participants will be billeted at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. Please visit the accommodations page for more information.