• Setup:

  This status is used while the tournament is still being setup.

• Open:

  This status means tournament registration is open. Families can register for the tournament.

• Drops Only:

  This status means only registration drops are allowed. There are no new entries allowed but families can drop entries.

• Closed:

  This status means registration is currently closed for the tournament. There are no adds or drops allowed. Please contact the tournament director with any questions.

• Completed:

  This status means the tournament is completed.

Script submission?! Since this tournament is in April and you have submitted your scripts several times this season, we are confident you are aware of the submission process. Therefore NO submission needed at The Tale's End!  

Although you're not quite off the hook and so we'll make this simple!

• • Just bring your copy with you and have it on hand.
  • Either a digital copy or a printed copy of scripts along with the submission forms will be accepted.
  • Scripts will only be reviewed if in question during the tournament.
  • Students take full responsibility that their speeches are compliant with Script Submission Requirements(please see Stoa website, https://www.stoausa.org/speech-resources)

Students unable to provide a script upon request can be eliminated.

1. Scripts and forms are required for the following(printed or digital):
   - Dramatic InterpDuo Interp
   - Humorous Interp
   - Slam Poetry
   - Open Interp
   - Expository
   - Original Oratory
   - Persuasive

Script submission guidelines and the necessary forms are found in Speech Events

Apologetics

Mars Hill

Extempers!

The Extemp Prep room will be located in the Worship Center foyer, please check facility map

We will NOT be supplying electrical cords and power strips in the prep room. If you need one for your computer, please bring that yourself.

• First draw will be at the start of each round. Please prioritize Extemp postings first to make sure you don't miss first draw.
• Extemp has priority! If you are in other speech events in this pattern, be sure you schedule your time so you do not miss your draw time. The times are fixed and if you are late to the prep room, your prep time is shortened. Speaker positions cannot be switched or changed.
• The number of electrical outlets in the Prep Room is limited. It is highly recommended that your device is fully charged and independent! Please bring your own electrical extension cords and power strips for the Prep Room. 
• Make sure everything is labeled...your laptop, extension cords, books, brief case, etc.
• Make sure to collect your belongings from the Prep Room after you have completed your last Extemp speech for the day.
• This tournament will be run in accordance with the Extemporaneous Rules on the Stoa website. The Extemp Prep Room Protocol has a special section for competitors. Make special note of these Competitor Responsibilities.

Stoa Competitor Responsibilities: 
1. Competitors must check in and check out of the Extemp Prep Room. 
2. All file boxes and/or electronic devices must be labeled with the name of the competitor and/or club. 
3. The parent of the competitor or the coach of the club owning the files must provide permission to the Proctor for any other student to use the files. 
4. If computers are shared, open files must be closed before use by others. 
5. Competitors may not be in the Extemp Prep Room during the round except during their own prep time. 
6. Each competitor must do his own work and must not ask for topic information from anyone else. 
7. Competitors may not use cell phones or any other electronic device to contact anyone outside the room during prep time. 
8. Competitors may not talk in the Extemp Prep Room. 
9. Competitors must put away files and clean up prep area before leaving the Extemp Prep Room. 
10. Electronic device screens must be visible to the Proctor at all times. 
11. Speakers are timed to speak every 10 minutes. Competitors are expected to speak immediately at the end of their preparation time just as in all other limited prep events.

Liability:
1. Students must accept full responsibility for the safety and security of their electronic devices for the duration of the tournament. 
2. Tournament staff are not responsible for the devices at any time.
3. All electronic devices should be clearly labeled with the participant’s name and contact information.

Calling All Judges!!

Community Judges - Orientation will start at 915am for Pattern B Round 1. Thereafter, judge orientations will take place an hour before each round.

Thank you for your willingness to participate as a Judge! Your feedback is so important.

COMMUNITY JUDGE QUALIFICATIONS:
~ Judges are considered non-participants who are 18 years or older and have graduated from high school.
~ Usually includes friends of competitor's parents, their co-workers, extended family members, or neighbors.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW...

Check the schedule for the speech rounds,  ~~ https://stoahub.org/tournament/at-the-tales-end-2025/schedule

If a competitor has invited you, we ask that you indicate that by typing their name in the Conflict box so as to keep the integrity of the judging pool pure.

Head over to the judge orientation located in the Auditorium foyer. There will be a training session to be held an hour before your scheduled round. The round you judge will last approximately 1.5-1.45 hours. After the round, please allow 30-45 minutes to fill out your ballot and enjoy refreshments prepared for you. Approximately set aside 3 hours for this endeavor. Judging every other round is easily done.

For a description of Speech events Platform, Limited, Interpretive, Wild Card

We hope this will familiarize you with the league and the events. The Judge Orientation at the tournament will answer other questions you may have.

Again, thank you for your support and willingness to judge!

PARENT JUDGING RESPONSIBILITY

Each competitor is required to provide a judge for a minimum of 2 rounds per event your student will compete. 

You will be expected to judge at the time slot you check upon registration.

If you have a Stoa alumni in town please bring them. We will do our best to reach out to local community judges and alumni parents. 

It is important to attend the orientation if this is your first tournament of the season.

We kindly request YOUR HELP to ensure the tournament keeps running by checking in 45 minutes prior to each round at the ballot push table.