2025 Cherry Blossom Challenge

SCRIPT SUBMISSION
All scripts must be submitted electronically. There will be NO on-site script submission.

Early Script Submission (final approval): March 18
Script Submissions Due: March 19
Final Script Approval: March 29

EARLY SCRIPT SUBMISSION -- CASH PRIZES!!
All scripts receiving final approval by midnight (EST) on Tuesday, March 18th, will be entered into a raffle drawing for cash prizes.

The deadline for all script submissions is midnight (EST) on Wednesday, March 19th.
All scripts must receive final approval by midnight (EST) on Saturday, November 2nd.
Stoa Script Guidelines: https://stoausa.org/speech-event-documents/

FAST TRACK
We offer a Fast Track submission process for students submitting scripts approved from previous tournaments (and without any changes).

1. Take a screenshot of the approval page from the previous tournament.
2. Attach the screenshot to the submission email with the full script AND submission form. (See script and submission form instructions below.)
3. Label the subject line as follows: FT: Event-Last name, First name

How to Submit Scripts Electronically
1. Follow the rules and submission guidelines for your speech event that can be found here-https://stoausa.org/speech-event-documents/
2. Combine each speech into a single PDF file. See the resources below.
3. Name the file correctly: Event-Last Name, First Name.pdf
4. SUBMIT SCRIPTS HERE: apextournamentscripts@gmail.com.
5. Label the subject line as follows: Event-Last name, First name
6. Correct or Celebrate: If your script is returned for corrections, complete any requirements promptly. Otherwise, it is time to celebrate your approval!

Refer to Easy Bib when creating your Citation pages. http://www.easybib.com/

Before sending us your material, please review the above checklists with your coach or parent.