# Verbattle Alumni Association — Benefits & Membership Guide

**Document version:** October 2026  
**Official pages:** [Alumni Association](https://www.verbattle.com/debate/alumni/) · [Apply online](https://www.verbattle.com/debate/alumni/register/)  
**Contact:** [alumni@verbattle.com](mailto:alumni@verbattle.com)

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## 1. Purpose

The **Verbattle Alumni Association** is a lifelong network for people who have contributed to Verbattle as participants, mentors, judges, trainers, or volunteers. Membership keeps you connected to a community built around quality thinking, responsible communication, and constructive public discourse—long after your last competition round.

Membership is **by application**. Admission is reviewed individually and is at Verbattle’s discretion.

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## 2. Who can apply (eligibility)

You need to meet **any one** of the following routes:

| Route | Requirement |
|--------|-------------|
| **Paid participant** | Participated in Verbattle competitions or events as a paid participant **two or more times**. |
| **Mentor teacher** | Served as a mentor teacher **one or more times**. |
| **Judge** | Served as a judge in **more than one session** of a Verbattle competition. |
| **Volunteer** | Volunteered with Verbattle as an unpaid volunteer for **more than 10 days**. |
| **Trainer** | Served as a trainer in **two or more sessions** of a Verbattle training program. |

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## 3. Membership benefits

### 3.1 Priority invitations

First access to selected Verbattle events, conferences, and special programmes before general registration opens.

### 3.2 Learning resources

Access to debate, communication, and leadership learning material curated for alumni—useful for self-study, mentoring others, or staying sharp between competitions.

### 3.3 Newsletters and updates

Stay informed about Verbattle news, opportunities, programme changes, and community highlights through alumni-oriented communications.

### 3.4 Engagement invitations

Invitations to volunteering, intellectual engagement activities, and ways to contribute back to the ecosystem (subject to availability and fit).

### 3.5 Showcase achievements

Opportunities to share milestones and accomplishments through Verbattle’s platforms where appropriate (e.g. features, spotlights, or community updates—editorial discretion applies).

### 3.6 Networking and collaboration

Connect with other alumni—students, educators, judges, trainers, and organisers—for collaboration within the Verbattle ecosystem and related initiatives.

### 3.7 Alumni portal access (after approval)

Once approved, you receive a **Unique Registration Code (URC)** and access to the **alumni portal** (login via the Verbattle user web app). Through the portal you can:

- View your alumni profile and approval status  
- Access communications and resources shared with approved alumni  
- Stay aligned with Verbattle’s participant and school ecosystem where your URC is linked  

Approval notifications are sent by **email** and **WhatsApp** when configured, including portal link and URC details.

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## 4. Values the association stands for

Alumni membership reflects shared ideals, including:

- Quality thinking and logical reasoning  
- Responsible, civil communication  
- Leadership development and inclusive participation  
- Tolerance toward respectful disagreement  
- Inquiry and engagement with public discourse  

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## 5. How to apply

1. **Check eligibility** — Confirm you meet at least one route in Section 2.  
2. **Submit your application** — Complete the [online membership form](https://www.verbattle.com/debate/alumni/register/) or email **alumni@verbattle.com** with the details below.  
3. **Await review** — The Verbattle team reviews each application. You will be contacted about the outcome.

### Information typically required

- Full name  
- Contact number and email address  
- City and state  
- Your association with Verbattle (participant, mentor, judge, trainer, volunteer, etc.)  
- Number of times participated / volunteered / judged / trained  
- Institution or organisation (if applicable)  
- Year(s) of association with Verbattle  
- Brief introduction about yourself and current activities  
- A recent photograph  

You may also download the official invitation PDF from the [Alumni Association page](https://www.verbattle.com/debate/alumni/).

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## 6. After approval

- You are welcomed as a member of the Verbattle Alumni Association.  
- You receive portal credentials (URC) for alumni access where applicable.  
- You may receive priority invites, newsletters, and engagement opportunities based on programme calendar and relevance.  
- Membership does not automatically confer judging, training, or employment roles; those remain separate engagements with Verbattle.

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## 7. Related programmes (not the same as alumni)

| Programme | What it is |
|-----------|------------|
| **Thinkers Pool** | Public articles and ideas platform; open contributor flow separate from alumni membership. |
| **Competitions (e.g. VBK)** | Current-season participation via schools and registrations. |
| **Mentor / judge roles** | Operational roles during events; may overlap with alumni identity but are managed per event. |

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## 8. Questions

- **Alumni applications & membership:** [alumni@verbattle.com](mailto:alumni@verbattle.com)  
- **General Verbattle:** [office@verbattle.com](mailto:office@verbattle.com)  
- **Website:** [https://www.verbattle.com](https://www.verbattle.com)

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*This document summarises benefits described on the Verbattle Alumni Association web presence and admin onboarding flows. Programme details may be updated; the live website and official communications take precedence.*