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Happy New Year!
Upcoming Events:

New Years Classic
Saturday, Feb 3, 8AM-7PM
@Mission High School
Coach training will take place during Round 3

New Years Classic BUS 1
New Years Classic BUS 2
7:45AM pick-up at Castlemont
7:30AM pick-up at Fremont

7:45AM pick-up at BAUDL Office
San Francisco students should use public transportation to get to the tournament.

Help BAUDL win $15,000!

BAUDL is in the final round (top 5) of the Alba Botanica 'Do Good Do Beautiful' grant process. Now we need your help - the two organizations that receive the most votes will each receive a $15,000 grant!

Help us secure this funding to provide more opportunities for more students! You can vote once per day, now through February 18th.
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Nominations for the BAUDL Visionary Award are due Feb 2nd

The Visionary Award is presented to a BAUDL student who has shown exemplary achievement and advancement through debate. This student should offer a deep understanding of the BAUDL program along with a strong vision for how the program can continue to grow and improve.
  • Only one student can be nominated from each school
  • Nominees must be seniors who have debated with BAUDL for at least 3 semesters

Please submit your nomination to Mya Whitaker along with 3-15 sentences explaining your choice. 

Scholarship Opportunity - KBLX 102.9

KBLX is giving out a $1,000 scholarship to a high school student who is making a difference in their community!

Students must simply submit an essay, 500 words or less to be considered!
Deadline to apply is Friday, January 26th, 5PM.

Apply Here
Oakland Youth Advisory Commission (OYAC) youth-to-youth funding opportunity

OYAC invites youth to apply for a grant to support and increase community resiliency and healing. Apply for up to $5,000 to fund your project idea!

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Project must be created and led by youth aged 13-21 in partnership with an Adult Ally
  • Project must be sponsored by a 501-c3 nonprofit organization
  • Project must serve City of Oakland residents

More Information:  

  • Application can be found here.
  • Check out the OYAC Facebook page for updates!
  • Applications due Jan 31, Grantees selected in February
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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