2026 Christmas in the Ozarks

Surgamus Speech and Debate (AR) · Dec 3-5, 2026

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Surgamus Speech & Debate  ·  A Stoa NITOC-Modeled Tournament

Christmasin theOzarks

December 3–5, 2026
Fayetteville, Arkansas  ·  Two Venues, One Tournament
All Stoa speech & debate events  +  Juniors Tournament
Community Judges

Welcome, Community Judges!

Every round at this tournament happens because someone says yes to judging. If you have never judged before, that is great - we want our students to speak to everyday people without speech and debate or judging experience. If you are a returning community judge, we can’t wait to see you back again this year!

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No experience needed

Training is provided, so you will know just what to listen for before your first round.

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Only 2 to 3 hours

A short, meaningful window of your time makes a lasting difference for these students.

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You choose the time

Select a judging time slot that fits your availability.

Ready to judge? Register and read the Event Guide using the buttons below. Questions? Use the Email Us link at the bottom of this page.

Register to JudgeEvent Guide for Community Judges
Tournament Locations

Two venues, one tournament

This year we are gathering at two neighboring churches in Fayetteville. Please check your schedule to see where each of your rounds will be held.

Venue 1

Sang Avenue Baptist Church

1425 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR
Get directions
Venue 2

Calvary Baptist Church

1410 N Porter Rd
Fayetteville, AR
Get directions
Students & Families

Information for Students & Families

Registration OpensNovember 5Thursday9:00 am CT
Registration ClosesNovember 12Thursday11:59 pm CT
Payment and fees: see the tab on the left for important payment and fee information.
Useful LinksRegister to judge, read the event descriptions, or send us a note
Register to JudgeChoose a time slot that fits your schedule. No experience needed. Event Guide for Community JudgesA plain-language guide to every event and what to listen for.
Judge Orientation SlidesLinks coming soon.
Stoa RulebookOfficial 2026-27 rules for every event. Stoa Script Compliance ToolReview your script for Stoa compliance before the tournament. Email Ussurgamustournament@gmail.com
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