The Oxford Union invites to this year’s Oxford IV – one of the most prestigious competitions in the debating world – from November 9 to 10.

Fine judging and motions will be provided by chief adjudicators Harish Natarajan, Tom Hosking and Georgie Barker.

There are two registrations options:

• The IONA package for 90 British Pounds per team includes five rounds of seven minute speeches, open break to quarter finals and ESL break to semi-finals, crash for Friday and Saturday night, socials, free drinks and a hog roast. n-1 rule applies.
• The international package for 110 British Pounds per team includes guaranteed crash for Thursday night. n-1 rule does not applie.

Registration starts at on August 3 for international teams and on September 1 for IONA teams.

The facts:

• Oxford IV, England
• November 9 to 10, 2012
• BPS, English
• Reg fees: 90 / 110 British Pounds
• Adjudication team: Harish Natarajan, Tom Hosking, Georgie Barker
• More: http://oxfordiv.com