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March Madness Tournament Details:

Saturday, Mar 10, 8AM-7PM
@McClymonds High School
Coach Training will take place during Round 1

Oakland
BUS 1
BUS 2
7:45AM pick-up @ Castlemont
7:30AM pick-up @ Fremont

7:45AM pick-up @ BAUDL Office


San Francisco
BUS 1
BUS 2
7:30AM pick-up @ KIPP SF
7:30AM pick-up @ Mission
8:00AM pick-up @ June Jordan
7:45AM pick-up @ Wallenberg

We need help recruiting new volunteer judges. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please direct them to our current judge sign-up form.
BAUDL Annual Dinner
May 22, 6-8PM

The Annual Dinner is a celebration honoring students and their achievements throughout the season. The dinner is open to all students who have attended at least 1 tournament this school year.

Parents & School administrators are welcome to attend!

RSVP Required Here
JBDI - BAUDL Debate Camp
July 30 - Aug 3
FREE for all BAUDL students


Students will learn from some of the best urban debate instructors in the country during JBDI. Debate camp is a great way to build confidence & leadership, learn new skills, and get a jump start on the new year.

More Info Here
Black Boys need Black MENtors Luncheon

Looking for a new opportunity to engage meaningfully with African American male youth? Check out this luncheon if you are interested in becoming a mentor.

Saturday, March 31, 11AM - 2PM @ Frick Impact Academy

Check out details & RSVP here

*This is not a BAUDL event, please contact OK Program Coordinator Robert Smith at 510.508.1261 with questions.
Student cholarship Opportunity
Charles Houston Bar Association

Prizes: $2,000 - $5,000
Essay Deadline: March 24
Oral Competition: March 31 in Oakland

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition strives to introduce high school students of color to oral and written advocacy . The local competition consists of an essay writing contest & an oral competition and is open to high school juniors and seniors. Winners will advance to a Regional Competition, and then a National Competition in New Orleans for a chance at scholarship prizes.

Informational Letter & Participant Handbook
Student Scholarship Opportunity
Kaiser Permanente

Prizes: $2,000 - $4,000
Application Deadline: April 18
Open to high school seniors who will graduate in Spring 2018.

The Kaiser Permanente African American Professional Association (KPAAPA) awards scholarships to students who demonstrate academic achievement, commitment to community service, and leadership potential. There are a few scholarships available this year, and each one has it's own requirements.

More Information Here &   Submit Application Here
Coach Resources

Let us know what you need (snacks, evidence, supplies, class visits, etc)

Please make sure you are using and returning your snack sign-out sheets. This is a school district requirement and we must receive completed forms before sending more snacks. Thanks!
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