• 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.

Individual Policy Instructions

1. This will be a 1 vs 1 - LD style event
2.  We use the same resolution as Team Policy 
3. Speech times will be the same as Lincoln Douglas 
4. Other than speech times rules will be the same as TP
5. This is a non-sanctioned Stoa event, but it will count for our tournament champion event.
6. This event will have four rounds and will run concurrently with Parli on Thursday, November 21st. 
7. *If there are enough competitors to warrant outrounds, Semis, and Finals will be concurrent to Parli on Friday, the 22nd.

The Junior Tournament - Rules, Details, and Topics

• Will take place on one-day, Thursday, Nov. 21st
• All three events - Apologetics, Impromptu, and Orginal Oratory will run concurrently with the first three rounds of Parli (See Schdule)
• Junior awards will be ASAP after break announcements at 5pm
• Apologetics and Impromptu will be 3min prep and 4min speech time 
• Orignal Oratory will be 5min prepared speech
• Juniors may use note cards
• Students 15yrs and older may judge these events
• Cost is $15 per event
• Mishelle Almer is graciously taking the lead for the Juniors event, so you'll be in great hands!  

Junior Apologetics:

Why did Jesus die on the cross? 

What does salvation mean and why is it important?

What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit and why are they important?

Why should we pray? 

What are the Ten Commandments and why are they important?

What does it mean to forgive? 

How does God command us to live?

Why is it important to read the Bible? 

What is the Gospel? 

How can someone get to heaven?

What is creation? 

What is sin? 

What is grace?

What is heaven?

Junior Impromptu Coming Soon!

Tab and power matching information will be listed here shortly.